Sure, that does seem handy to have! To answer your question about how do I check stuff, I don't! And then knowledgeable people like you make your learn new things, and then you do :) I've never been a "technical" person, so I've never really caught up with how to keep my equipment in shape on an...
So - more tests. Using another interface changed nothing (a UR22 mkII), same result, powered through the USB port, or the 5V DC power input. Settings in Cubase didn't change anything (of course).
Is that a Fender, bluesfordan? Mine is a Lakland :P The original pickguard was white, but a friend of mine made the tortoiseshell one I have on it right now. Gotta admit it looks cooler now!
You are absolutely right about the cables at the back of my PC, and I suspected as much about the interface being placed there not being such a good idea.
I just spent the morning doing these tests;
* turning off / unplugging (in case of standby) all devices at home (except fridge, oven and...
Wow! I did not expect such indepth replies, you guys are amazing!
miroslav
Haha, you're not the first one to make the bug zapper joke! If I ever need bug zapper sfxs, I'll know where I can find 'em :D Interesting about the smart meters. I'm on the second floor though, and I think they'd be set...
Hey!
Newly registered here! I'm trying to find help identifying the source of an intermittent noise that's being picked up by my instruments pickups. It's not a 60hz hum. I could deal with a constant noise being part of the "character" of the instrument, but the intermittent nature of this...