The Noise-Free Studio: 10 tips to battle electrical noise
Your favorite hype man might be in the business of "making noise" but in the studio or live in concert, that's the last thing you want to hear. Noise comes unexpectedly, ruins a clean signal and reduces the dynamic range of records amongst other vices. So no, noise is not your friend. This post is is going to take a look at how using the right cables and devices can help ensure the cleanest signal and mitigate against noise. Common sources of Electrical Noise Electromagnetic Induction : Cables can pick up noise from nearby devices with varying magnetic fields like a computer monitor (screen) via electromagnetic induction. That's why studio speakers which are usually placed close to computer screens/monitors are usually magnetically shielded. Radio Frequency Interference RFI : Ever hear a particular noise from your speakers when your phone is close to it and there's an incoming call? That's RFI, it basically occurs when cables or electrica...