E-Mu Tracker Pre Static/Noise problem I can't fix!

[Martay]

Hey guys,

I'm wondering if someone can help me out with a problem I'm having. Basically, I'm getting interference from something (even with just the e-mu tracker pre plugged in with no cable/mic). I've recorded and uploaded it so you can hear what I'm hearing. Please don't think I've posted here without trying anything! In fact, here's what I've tried so far:

-3 different USB cables.
-Removing all other USB devices and trying different ports.
-Changing the position of cables.
-Turning off the laptop monitor.
-Trying the E-Mu Tracker Pre with my desktop (where it worked fine).
-Disabling on-board sound.
-Turning off surrounding electronic equipment.
-Unplugging laptop and running off battery (no change so I assume it's not a grounding problem).

I'm running Windows 7 32-bit. 2gb RAM. AMD Turion 64 X2 1.60GHz.

Feel free to ask any questions and please give me some suggestions!

Cheers

 

[Spazhands]

Check the sample rate is the same between software, interface etc. I had a similar problem and this was the cause.

 

[Martay]

Thanks for the input. In the end (after many hours) I resolved the problem by reinstalling the drivers. There's still some noise but now it's at least at usable levels! I think the moral of the story is don't use laptops!