The kvn shouldn't have a problem with that setup. however, if you think it is, unplug it and see if hum goes away. That will tell for sure if the laptop is doing it or the kvn.
At 05:44 PM 3/2/2009, you wrote: >Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is >acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain >the problem. > >I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's >Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric >bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to >save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both >computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could >connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop >connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ >put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that >is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the >laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just >so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets >messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment >to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the >sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I >might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the >controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with >both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap >KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. > >Thanks, > > Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora
