If you notice a low frequency hum noise (Buzz) coming through your speakers
it is most likely a "Ground Loop". To correct the problem:
If there is any three prong AC Cable in the chain, lift the ground pin on
the AC cord with a 2 prong adapter. If this does not help, it is probably
another cable that has failed. Replace it.
Lifting the ground pin on the AC cable is suggested only as a way to find
the source of the hum problem. If the hum goes away when the AC ground is
lifted, it indicates that you have a ground loop between the Turtle Beach
product and the video / audio / TV equipment into which it is plugged in.
You should find the source of that ground loop, correct it, and then
reconnect the ground on the power cord. We do not endorse lifting the ground
permanently, as it is contrary to the UL certification on the device.
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Here are two other ways to break ground loops:
Radio Shack ground loop isolator (product #27-054)
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=
CTLG%5F002%5F001%5F019%5F008&product%5Fid=27%2D054
Read more about ground loops at:
http://www.elect-spec.com/faqgrdl.htm
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* If your system has hum in your video and audio, Jensen transformers has a
very nice isolation transformer for decoupling the cable TV from all your
equipment. They have other transformer and isolation products. Jensen also
has some very good tutorials on hum and their causes.
http://www.jensentransformers.com/iso_vid.html
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