Chris Jölly <ml-lau-cj(a)joelly.net> writes:
Hello,
although it is not a linux audio related issue, maybe some of you guys
have experience with it anyway :)
I have a laptop, connected external speakers which use an external
power supply.
Furthermore I have an external monitor, which is connected to the
power plug.
Furthermore I have a desk lamp and a Roland SH-201.
All devices are connected to the same power bar. Nothing fancy, it
just has a switch to convieniently switch off everything at once.
As audio system I use Pipewire.
As long as no audio app is using the "Build-in Audio Analog Stereo"
sink where the external speakers are connected to, there is a buzzing
noise.
I tried to figure out from where that noise originates, by pulling
plugs, rearrange plugs, pulled plugs of the TV and the internet cable
modem in the other room (which is anyway not linked to the same
circuit/fuse), but the noise does not go away. In some situations it
got even louder.
As soon as I start an app that connects to the audio sink, like
Ardour, a browser with a sound playing, a decend "pop" can be heard
and the buzzing noise is gone. Audio arrives at the speakers just
fine, no buzzing noise.
Once the audio app disconnects, a few seconds later the buzzing noise
is back.
Some years ago I almost used the same equipment, same room, only the
SH-201 was added, and the laptop connected to a docking station. That
time that noise did not happen.
What might be the issue?
Some autogain cranking up power? The line getting switched to
high-impedancy (or stereo microphone input mode with plugin power?)
without proper load on it?
--
David Kastrup