Hi:
I've been recording first in Pro Tools 7.4 and then in Pro Tools 10 with an M Box 2 Mini for a while now and have had no issues. But, lately in the midst of recording on or playing back a track, I will hear a huge amount of static coming through my headphones that makes whatever I'm recording or listening to difficult to hear. Then after I close down the session, shut down Pro Tools, my computer, my external hard drive, my M Box 2 Mini and then reboot the system I'm able to hear what I recorded clearly again. (Furthermore, when I bounce what I've recorded to Toast 10 Titanium and hear what I've recorded on a CD-R everything sounds fine.) But, this only lasts for a short time and then the static returns.
I've tried tracing the route of the problem and first thought it was my USB cable so I got a new one. Then I thought it was my headphones so I switched those. Both of these solutions seem to work until now when the occasional static has returned. So, I'm wondering is there something wrong with my M Box 2 Mini itself? Is that why I keep getting the occasional static? If so, is there anything I can do about that? I can't really afford to spring for a new M Box nor can I afford heavy repairs at the moment so if anyone out there could offer some solutions or suggestions, I would appreciate it.
I just want to add that this problem is not dire yet. The M Box 2 Mini still functions well most of the time and hasn't really inhibited the recording process significantly, but that could change.
Thanks,
carsoste
I've been recording first in Pro Tools 7.4 and then in Pro Tools 10 with an M Box 2 Mini for a while now and have had no issues. But, lately in the midst of recording on or playing back a track, I will hear a huge amount of static coming through my headphones that makes whatever I'm recording or listening to difficult to hear. Then after I close down the session, shut down Pro Tools, my computer, my external hard drive, my M Box 2 Mini and then reboot the system I'm able to hear what I recorded clearly again. (Furthermore, when I bounce what I've recorded to Toast 10 Titanium and hear what I've recorded on a CD-R everything sounds fine.) But, this only lasts for a short time and then the static returns.
I've tried tracing the route of the problem and first thought it was my USB cable so I got a new one. Then I thought it was my headphones so I switched those. Both of these solutions seem to work until now when the occasional static has returned. So, I'm wondering is there something wrong with my M Box 2 Mini itself? Is that why I keep getting the occasional static? If so, is there anything I can do about that? I can't really afford to spring for a new M Box nor can I afford heavy repairs at the moment so if anyone out there could offer some solutions or suggestions, I would appreciate it.
I just want to add that this problem is not dire yet. The M Box 2 Mini still functions well most of the time and hasn't really inhibited the recording process significantly, but that could change.
Thanks,
carsoste