Headphone Noise
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Headphone Noise
It seems that every set of headphones I own makes noise when the cord rubs against my shirt. Are there any phones (other than wireless) that don't have this problem?
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I suppose it's worse with flannel. I should wear silk?
The cords are microphonic. I know that the sound is not being recorded, but it's distracting.
The cords are microphonic. I know that the sound is not being recorded, but it's distracting.
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Perhaps A Static Electricity Charge
Perhaps the noise is created by a static electricity charge generated by the rubber or vinyl wire cover rubbing against your shirt.
Try rubbing a clothes dryer sheet over the cable, your shirt front or both. The spray from a spray can called Static Guard dissipates static really well.
Try rubbing a clothes dryer sheet over the cable, your shirt front or both. The spray from a spray can called Static Guard dissipates static really well.
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Certain headphone cable coverings are very microphonic. I have had this issue with some earphones, in particular the Shure SE215, and I replaced the cable with a softercable and the problem is completely eradicated. Techflex is a commonly used cable covering and it tends to be stiff.
What kind of headphones are we talking about, b0b?
What kind of headphones are we talking about, b0b?
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+1 to what Rick said about delay (latency) in Bluetooth headphones. They are OK for just listening but can't be used with recording.
I use AT ATH M50X headphones and never noticed any "noise".
I use AT ATH M50X headphones and never noticed any "noise".
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Sony, Sennheiser.Mike Neer wrote:Certain headphone cable coverings are very microphonic. I have had this issue with some earphones, in particular the Shure SE215, and I replaced the cable with a softercable and the problem is completely eradicated. Techflex is a commonly used cable covering and it tends to be stiff.
What kind of headphones are we talking about, b0b?
What cable did you use?
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I just purchased a Sony MDR7506 headphone and no static or microphonics, and they sound very accurate.
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If you're doing mixing and mastering, I'm sold on the Slate Audio VSX. Not cheap, but I consider it money well spent. The headphones, used with the provided software, allows you to hear what your mixes sound like on different systems... various studios, car stereos, boomboxes, etc... all while sitting in your chair.
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It's not about the shirt. If you rub your headphone cable between your fingers, do you hear that in the phones? That's the noise I'm talking about.
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Taking your advice, I bought a pair too. Very pleased with them. I just produced an ambient electronic piece with them and was able to hear it very well.John Sims wrote:I just purchased a Sony MDR7506 headphone and no static or microphonics, and they sound very accurate.
Thanks for the recommendation, John.
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More than likely the static is not coming from the cord itself but by a dirty, dusty headphone output port. It only shows up when you move the cord because it's wiggling the tiny 3/8" jack that doesn't take much dust to cause problems. Before you buy anything get a cotton swab and alcohol and clean the inside of the output jack. If that's not the problem it's probably inside the heaphones itself where the wires are attached.
My pleasure b0b! I purchased a few different one's for comparison and settled on the 7506. The 7506 has very good quality sound reproduction. Glad you like them sir! Wow, Java music...I love it! Very nice. My wife would like this when doing her meditating.b0b wrote:Taking your advice, I bought a pair too. Very pleased with them. I just produced an ambient electronic piece with them and was able to hear it very well.John Sims wrote:I just purchased a Sony MDR7506 headphone and no static or microphonics, and they sound very accurate.
Thanks for the recommendation, John.
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