Buzz from laptop charger with a ground isolater
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    Default Buzz from laptop charger with a ground isolater

    my setup is acer laptop with traktor scratch two turntables, numark mixer amp and speakers
    the buzz is horrible only when i plug my charger in, even tho I brought an isolater for like 10 quid but still dosnt work even tho it worked for abit, my setup is in my shed there is only one socket. I posted a video of it soo hopefully some one can me any ideas they have ????


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    This has worked very well for me... EBTech HumX

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    I had a similar problem with my setup. Turns out that the ground prong on my laptop charger was causing an interference issue. I know that this may not be safe, but I solved the buzzing noise by using a "cheater plug" or a 3-prong to 2-prong power adapter. It has worked for me for several months with no problem.



    Here's a video of my problem and the solution ...
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    so thye plug goes into this cheater plug ? why isnt it safe

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    Because if the power needs to drain down the earth and you're touching anything metal on the unit you become the earth.
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    fck that then lol there must be a hundred other ways

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    Yes the EBTech HumX gets rid of the ground loop hum completely while still keeping your equipment safe and grounded. I have been using it for about two years, and it has been worth the $60 I spent on it.

    I reiterate my suggestion! http://www.amazon.com/Ebtech-Hum-Vol.../dp/B0002E4YI8

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    Using any Macbook charger with the small plug attachment is exactly the same as using a "cheater plug", so I doubt there's much risk.

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    Using balanced cables solved allot of my buzz problems
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    so which cheater plug would i need in the uk ?

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