Re: reading from cassette

[Don Bruder <dakidd@sonic.net>]

In article <hPr4b.240101$It4.113796@rwcrnsc51.ops.asp.att.net>,
 "desiv" <desiv@attbi.com> wrote:

> So, why would the recording of the MP3 to the tape (intermediary) not have
> the noise from the PC's ground?
> 
> (I am not an electronics guy, so that's a real question.  I'm not trying to
> be funny..)
> 
> Is that a type of noise that the Apple would pick up but a recording usually
> doesn't???

No, that's a type of noise that won't be present (on any audio 
equipment) if the hookup is done correctly. A correctly cabled audio 
hookup from a computer to an audio device will have no noise such as 
what I think you're probably referring to (the "hummmmmmmmm" that is 
sometimes heard). If it does, then something about the wiring between 
the computer and the audio device is wrong - more than likely, grounding 
between the devices is faulty - and correcting that fault will eliminate 
the hum completely.

For lots more details (especially if, as it seems, you're having that 
problem), check out the various audio newsgroups and look for 
discussions about "Ground loops" and how to cure them.

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