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Buzz on headphones after PatchMix DSP starts

Computer: Dell Precision 650
mixer: Soundcraft Compact10
cables: Hosa shielded 1/4" stereo pair (two mono leads molded together)

There is a relatively loud buzz on my headphones. Audio stills comes through over the buzz.

I've recently moved and I didn't notice this buzz before the move. When I unplug the cables going from the EMU-0404 to the mixer, the buzz stops.

I'm still using the same version of the drivers and apps as I did before the move:
EmuPMX_PCApp_L6_2_10_00.exe
EmuPMX_PCDrv_L6_2_00_11.exe

I've also tried turning off anything/everything else that might cause the problem, but the only way the buzz stops is when I unplug those cables.

When shutting down the computer, as soon as the EMU drivers and PatchMix app are unloaded by the OS, the buzz stops.

Any suggestions?

-Ron T.

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Buzz is caused by a bad ground or interference in your shielding check out your cabling or plugs that is where the problem lies.

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