6 simple and cheap ways to fix hum, buzz and ground loop noise

Hey! Since I made this video, I've more than doubled the number of tips and ideas for solving these issues - these and more can be found in my ever expanding book, available to the good people who make this channel possible on Patreon:

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This ground loop isolator is getting good reviews on Amazon:

​► https://amzn.to/2CfYvZk

NOTE: Only use balanced (TRS) cables for instruments that have balanced inputs AND outputs, otherwise it won't work well and may degrade the quality of your sound

If you're getting noise because of a USB cable connected to your instrument, a USB isolator might do the trick. There are a few of these, here's one I tested - it's on the expensive side but has interesting connectivity options:

► https://apos.audio/products/topping-h...

If all else fails, use a DI box. In general - use a passive box for a powered source (synths), and an active box for a passive source (guitar with magnetic pickups). Here's a good one passive DI box:

​► https://amzn.to/2Pzgqmb

For non-audio cable noise like ethernet or USB - Get a ferrite choke here (remember: no choking any ferrets!!):

​► https://amzn.to/2RNRSTr

Audacity is free and awesome:
​► http://bit.ly/Get-Audacity

After making this video I tried out Brusfri from Klevgrand and it's highly recommended:

​► http://bit.ly/Brusfri

Here's a link to Noise Remover from Accusonos:
​► http://bit.ly/NoiseRemover)

And their bundle is also quite interesting:
​► http://bit.ly/AccusonusBundle

Finally, you can also try out RX 7:
​► http://bit.ly/RX7Elements
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Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Use one outlet
0:50 Balanced gear
1:30 Isolators
2:30 Ferrite chokes
3:10 Using filters
3:35 Advanced tools

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NOTE: Occasionally I’ll try out affiliate marketing and include affiliate links. This means that I may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links. The content of this clip is entirely my opinion, and was not paid for or dictated in any way by the company creating the gear. Without addressing the particulars of products shown here as they might be under NDA, gear shown on this channel may be either sent by the manufacturer, on loan for review or bought at a discount.
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