Lots of hum...

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Hey I was just wondering if anyone could help me out. Right now I'm recording through my computers onboard sound and when I record there is a pretty loud hum that I can't get rid of. I unplugged everything from the sound card except the output and hit record it still recorded that hum. So I'm assuming that the hum is coming from there. I ordered a new sound card the other day, so it's really not too big of a deal, just have to wait on it to get here. Anyway thanks in advance!
 
Gotta give us some computer specs and what soundcard you are using. Also what cables (XLR, 1/4'' ?) Mics, pre's or whatever you're using to record with. Many will help out here, but you gotta give us some more info first.
 
Well it's just the onboard sound on my compaq. I record through a UB802 mixer then run out that into the input on the card. It's an rca output from the mixer I have an adapter on it to convert it to a 1/8 input. Like I said before it still records that hum even if everything is unplugged.
 
With onboard soundcards, that's what your going to get. If you want a good entry level "professional" audio card, I would look at the M-Audio 2496, Echo MiaMidi, or the E-mu 0404. These will cure your hum problems, and will be a MAJOR improvement over your onboard sound. By the way, each of those cards run around $100.
 
Maybe you're picking up a lot of noise from your CRT display. If the hum goes away when you turn the monitor off, you might need to move your wires around.
 
I ordered a 2496 sound card, I'm just trying to figure something out until I get it. I don't have a CRT so I don't think that's the problem.
 
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