Electrical Frequency Noises in mix.

[BORNintoMUSIC]

So the more I've been mixing and recording, the more I start to notice little things like these, which have now become very frustrating and stick out like a sore thumb.

The best method I've found so far is to EQ around 4000, (using a precise EQ, I can't remember the technical term right now) But unfortunately the guitar that I EQ with this problem now sounds completely dampened and behind a cardboard wall.

Aside from purchasing a power line filter, are there nay other tricks of the trade to "hide" this nuances?

Thanks everyone!

[DT Chris]

There are many causes of this interference or noise. A bad soundcard or slow latency, a monitor too close to the recording device or monitor system, feedback on a line-in input, source pickups (guitar) are making noise, grounding on the microphone, etc.

Pay attention to when the sound occurs, and pretty much double check each step of your recording chain to isolate the problem.

Not much anyone can suggest to you until you do a bit more troubleshooting, unfortuntately.

[Baron]

Originally Posted by BORNintoMUSIC

So the more I've been mixing and recording, the more I start to notice little things like these, which have now become very frustrating and stick out like a sore thumb.

Thanks everyone!

Hey Born
Chris is totally correct but there are some noises that have a particular signature and can be easily identified.
I, or someone else, might recognise the "noise" and be able to get you into the ball park. Could you make a 20 second MP3, of just the noise, and post it up?

Baron

[BORNintoMUSIC]

Definitely. I'll do that when I get home from work!

Thanks

[brandondrury]

The best method I've found so far is to EQ around 4000, (using a precise EQ, I can't remember the technical term right now) But unfortunately the guitar that I EQ with this problem now sounds completely dampened and behind a cardboard wall.

This is about like using a chainsaw to pop a zit. It's not the right tool for the job.


Brandon