The following article addresses general noise issues when using the Rubix22 with a computer:
- First, follow the troubleshooting info in the following article--as noise issues are often a result of grounding problems:
Resolving Grounding Problems -
For troubleshooting purposes, disconnect all USB devices except the mouse and the Rubix22—this includes disconnecting the computer keyboard, printer (if applicable), USB hub and/or USB breakout box, etc). If the noise disappears, troubleshoot the device introducing the noise.
2. Physically disconnect any cables connected to any inputs or outputs of the Rubix22 and troubleshoot with headphones--this means that a USB cable and headphones are the only cables physically connected to the Rubix22.
NOTE: Be sure that speakers are not connected to the Rubix22 and the speakers are not plugged into any power outlets for this troubleshooting.
a. If the problem disappears, the noise is being introduced from one of the audio cables or the speakers themselves. Start reconnecting cables, one by one, until the noise is reintroduced. -
Be sure that you are using balanced cables connected from the Rubix22's outputs into your speakers. If the noise still continues, try using ground lifts on your speakers (if you have these available) as you may have a grounding issue.
If the problem continues, leave all cables physically disconnected from the Rubix22, except for the USB and headphones, and continue the troubleshooting: -
Try connecting the Rubix22 directly to each USB port on your computer (do not use a USB hub or USB breakout box for this test)—to rule out one or more USB ports causing the problem.
- If using a USB C adapter, we recommend using only an Apple brand to ensure stability and quality.
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Move the Rubix22 away from your computer video monitor—as the video monitor may be introducing this noise.
- Move the Rubix22 away from the computer itself--as the computer's power supply could be introducing this noise.
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Disconnect the Rubix22 and test with the computer’s internal soundcard. If the noise problem continues, the Rubix22 is not the cause of the problem.
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Connect the computer’s power, and the computer video monitor’s power to a different power circuit. The noise may be a result of dirty power or another issue from the original power circuit. Be sure that your computer's power, your computer's video monitor's power, the Rubix22's power and your speakers power are all connected to the same outlet--on the same circuit.
- Test with a different USB audio interface (if available) to determine if the issue is isolated to the Rubix22 or with any USB audio interface.
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Test on a different computer to determine if there is an issue with the Rubix22 that continues on a different computer system.