rpinon69 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hello, I have my HX Effects connected via 4 cable method to EVH 5150 III and I wanted to connect it to my computer so I can make editing easier, but when I do I get a idle beep through my cabinet speakers. Is it the HX Effects or computer and how can I fix it? Respectfully Ramon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I'm not sure what an "idle beep" is, but getting additional noise while having the HX Effects connected to your computer via USB and to your amp at the same time is pretty common. It's a ground loop caused by the USB connection. There are ways to lift the ground, but given that you only have the noise while editing, it may be just be one of those things you live with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpinon69 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 53 minutes ago, phil_m said: I'm not sure what an "idle beep" is, but getting additional noise while having the HX Effects connected to your computer via USB and to your amp at the same time is pretty common. It's a ground loop caused by the USB connection. There are ways to lift the ground, but given that you only have the noise while editing, it may be just be one of those things you live with. Thank you for your reply! I actually don't even have to open HX Edit just plugging in the noise is instantaneous. Could you please explain the possible ways to lift the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, rpinon69 said: Thank you for your reply! I actually don't even have to open HX Edit just plugging in the noise is instantaneous. Could you please explain the possible ways to lift the ground. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-iDefender3-0-Ground-Loop-Eliminator/dp/B01N3XKOLG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1546453273&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+isolator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpinon69 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, phil_m said: Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-iDefender3-0-Ground-Loop-Eliminator/dp/B01N3XKOLG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1546453273&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+isolator So $50 or live with it. Hmmmmmmm Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpinon69 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 36 minutes ago, phil_m said: Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-iDefender3-0-Ground-Loop-Eliminator/dp/B01N3XKOLG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1546453273&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+isolator Wait! How about plugging my computer or HX effects into a Hum X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, rpinon69 said: Wait! How about plugging my computer or HX effects into a Hum X? It's worth trying if you have one, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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