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DC power vs AC power

I also read that they use filtering devices, UPSs, etc.
Of course, industrial filters and UPSs are also used in studios when necessary, or in the case of UPSs, for fail-safe operation. If such a studio is located in an industrial area or in a city with an outdated power grid and an old tram or similar runs nearby, then this may be necessary.
For me, the server went down 2-3 times a day in an office in the middle of the city (a well-known large city in Germany), despite a normal off-line UPS, due to the disruptions and voltage fluctuations that occurred. Only a filtered online UPS with network conditioning solved the problem.

Incidentally, batteries also have their own noise that exceeds the noise of well-filtered SMPS. At this point at the latest, you can't gain anything and an SMPS is cheaper than batteries. There are special and very low-noise power supplies for high-quality notebooks, PCs and Macs for use in medicine, measurement technology, research, etc. This means that the devices are also less noisy than good notebooks with battery operation.

There are enough people (also known as audiophiles) who have converted devices or even entire systems to battery operation. In one expensive system that I heard, the owner had invested a high five-figure sum in a supposedly audio-compatible battery power supply with huge battery capacities, processing, etc. For what I heard, a system price of €5000 would have been a disgrace.
In the long run, almost everyone goes back to normal AC operation and has wasted a lot of time and money.
 
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Ive merged a couple of OP's threads into this and locked other ones fundamentally covering the same ground. For the avoidance of doubt OP seems to already have a USB isolator https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ator-for-focusrite-scarlett-solo-gen-3.57245/

And the issue is related to bass guitar to interface noise NOT home hifi.
@Icarus88
If it's about Focusrite Scarlett interfaces that you connect to your guitar, then you should look for them in the relevant specialist forums.
This is a known problem with the sensitivity and sensitivity setting with the Focusrite Scarlett interfaces and many guitars (keyword: incompatibility), as well as the generally somewhat difficult issue of grounding with guitars. As far as I know, this can usually only be resolved by using a different guitar or a different audio interface.

Does your guitar happen to have its own battery or power supply?

Addendum: This problem cannot be solved with a USB isolator, it is simply due to the inappropriate sensitivity of the interface.
 
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@Icarus88
If it's about Focusrite Scarlett interfaces that you connect to your guitar, then you should look for them in the relevant specialist forums.
This is a known problem with the sensitivity and sensitivity setting with the Focusrite Scarlett interfaces and many guitars (keyword: incompatibility), as well as the generally somewhat difficult issue of grounding with guitars. As far as I know, this can usually only be resolved by using a different guitar or a different audio interface.

Does your guitar happen to have its own battery or power supply?

Addendum: This problem cannot be solved with a USB isolator, it is simply due to the inappropriate sensitivity of the interface.

Focusrite has no external power supply
My guitar is passive

Nobody knows anything on the focusrite forums, focusrite doesn't even say how many watts the device uses
 
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And which country is that? It may help to know.
Turkey

I am aware that it is not possible to completely eliminate noise, my goal is Max signal/noise ratio

I can already cut the signal and prevent noise with the EQ setting, but this kills the tone I want.
 
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OK, but try to avoid "Just Asking Questions".

We explained balanced / differential working is the fundamental tool to control ground loops in studios with 1000s of km of cable and thousands of inputs. But instead of ASKING something like "oh, so don't they depend on UPS and filters?". (a reasonable question) you instrad STATED: "I also read that they use filtering devices, UPSs, etc" (which implies that you have some knowledge). Then you come back with "Since I'm not an expert on the subject, I just wanted to ask you." If you're not an expert, why claim that you know about UPS and filters?
"Just Asking Questions" over and over again is often called JAQing off. This is often done with religious, political, or other areas requiring a lot of unfounded belief in a person or institution. When the question is answered, just ask the question again and again to frustrate the questioned person.
 
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Focusrite has no external power supply
My guitar is passive

Nobody knows anything on the focusrite forums, focusrite doesn't even say how many watts the device uses
The small Focusrite Scarlett devices do not have a power supply, so they consume less than 500 mA. The consumption depends on how many resources they use, microphones, headphones, etc. The larger Focusrite Scarlett devices have external power supplies.
I was made aware of the problem with some guitars and the Focusrite Scarlett by a professional for stage and studio technology when I bought my Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen. However, I only play acoustic guitar a little, so it doesn't matter to me.

You can simply try it out without your PC with your Focusrite Scarlett on a normal USB power supply/charger with speakers and guitar.
Then what about their problem?
 
The small Focusrite Scarlett devices do not have a power supply, so they consume less than 500 mA. The consumption depends on how many resources they use, microphones, headphones, etc. The larger Focusrite Scarlett devices have external power supplies.
I was made aware of the problem with some guitars and the Focusrite Scarlett by a professional for stage and studio technology when I bought my Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen. However, I only play acoustic guitar a little, so it doesn't matter to me.

You can simply try it out without your PC with your Focusrite Scarlett on a normal USB power supply/charger with speakers and guitar.
Then what about their problem?


I connected it with a power bank, didnt work,( lights ok but no sound)I think it doesn't work without a computer,Focusrite solo gen 3 has one XLR input and jack input . Simple audio interface
 
I connected it with a power bank, didnt work,( lights ok but no sound)I think it doesn't work without a computer,Focusrite solo gen 3 has one XLR input and jack input . Simple audio interface
It works with an external power supply, it doesn't have to work with a power bank.

You should therefore try it with an external power supply, because if your problem still exists, any further troubleshooting related to your PC is pointless.
You may not like that, but it doesn't change the cause of the problem or the possible solutions.
 
It works with an external power supply, it doesn't have to work with a power bank.

You should therefore try it with an external power supply, because if your problem still exists, any further troubleshooting related to your PC is pointless.
You may not like that, but it doesn't change the cause of the problem or the possible solutions.


Power bank is 5v/ 1A ,2A max
 
I think this forum is not suitable for electric instruments, I came here to read people's experiences but more to learn about sound science

My humbly advice to the moderators is to open a separate forum for electric instruments.
 
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Power bank is 5v/ 1A ,2A max
Sorry, but it seems you don't want help.
What was not clear about the fact that it doesn't have to work with a power bank? The electronics of a power bank are not designed for this and it's a matter of luck if it works.
 
Sorry, but it seems you don't want help.
What was not clear about the fact that it doesn't have to work with a power bank? The electronics of a power bank are not designed for this and it's a matter of luck if it works.

Thanks for your help


Not every interface has a standalone mode.


 
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I think this forum is not suitable for electric instruments, I came here to read people's experiences but more to learn about sound science

My humbly advice to the moderators is to open a separate forum for electric instruments.
Pretty sure there are plenty of forums for that already . The focus here has always been on the playback side. Though we definitely have members with experience of performing and recording .
 
Pretty sure there are plenty of forums for that already . The focus here has always been on the playback side. Though we definitely have members with experience of performing and recording .

It would be much better if there was a subforum specifically for electric instruments (recording, noise problems, etc.). I am a member of other forums, but there is no forum that approaches the sound phenomenon better than this one.

I think, if you tell the forum owner this idea :)


ee engineers+ sound engineers or scientist+ musicians, that would be great

I am sure the number of people who give financial support to your forum will increase.
 
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It would be much better if there was a subforum specifically for electric instruments (recording, noise problems, etc.). I am a member of other forums, but there is no forum that approaches the sound phenomenon better than this one.

"You do not need to be an Einstein to tell a troll when the fun is over. Consider me to be more of a Heisenberg."

" "Just Asking Questions" over and over again is often called JAQing off"


"Pretty sure there are plenty of forums for that already . The focus here has always been on the playback side. Though we definitely have members with experience of performing and recording ."

What of these words did you not understand?
 
Then they probably changed that in the newer versions, it still worked with the 1st Gen.
As I said, the problem with the sensitivity setting of certain USB interfaces and the guitar grounding problem is well known, the solution is always to change the interface or guitar. There are ways to change something on the guitar, but that only reduces the problem and doesn't solve it.

You could also try using a DI-box or an effects device, that could also solve the problem.

By the way, you don't happen to have a very old monitor or even a tube monitor in the room.
 

"You do not need to be an Einstein to tell a troll when the fun is over. Consider me to be more of a Heisenberg."

" "Just Asking Questions" over and over again is often called JAQing off"


"Pretty sure there are plenty of forums for that already . The focus here has always been on the playback side. Though we definitely have members with experience of performing and recording ."

What of these words did you not understand?


There are not many electrical engineers and not many sound engineers in musician forums, what part of that don't you understand?

Most musicians are not engineers

Most musicians don't know specific things, so they hire sound engineers for these works
 
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