Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Could my system be harmed by "pop"
From: Patrick Shirkey (pshirkey_AT_boosthardware.com)
Date: Sat Jun 14 2003 - 10:09:36 EEST
Bearcat M. Sandor wrote:
>
> Could this be harmful to my system?
More likely to your nerves.
>What is happening? It is a sound card
> grounding issue?
Some cards have driver problems at shutdown and some don't. Many of my
cards cause noise when deactivated or power is turned off.
> Can i fix it?
I've never been able to figure out how and have seen suggestions that it
may even be acceptable behaviour.
> Currently i am just shutting off my amp b4
> turning off my computer, but there may be times when it restarts itself and I
> cannot shut down my amp. I'm using a Sound Blaster Live for what it's worth.
>
You could also set the volume to a very low level.
-- Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd. http://www.boosthardware.com http://www.djcj.org - The Linux Audio Users guide ========================================Being on stage with the band in front of crowds shouting, "Get off! No! We want normal music!", I think that was more like acting than anything I've ever done.
Goldie, 8 Nov, 2002 The Scotsman
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