Re: [LAD] A little quiz about audio measurements...

From: Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf@email-addr-hidden-dsl.net>
Date: Fri May 28 2010 - 21:50:08 EEST

Gabriel M. Beddingfield wrote:
>
>
> On Fri, 28 May 2010, Folderol wrote:
>>
>> Once you connect the analogue side of the the USB device to the
>> installed (high quality card) you have an earth loop that traverses
>> both the analogue and digital domains. You also have an +5V loop (unless
>> the USB device is externally powered) This loop does not exist when the
>> USB card is self testing. I still can't think exactly how, but I
>> believe this is likely to be a significant part of the problem.
>
> OK... but ground loops usually produce noise or a DC offset, right?
> What could be causing the ground loop to oscillate?
>
> -gabriel

Somebody ask for ground lift before, this is regarding to your thoughts.
I was thinking about differences for ground leakage.

No, it isn't ground.
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