Audio mixer: how to reduce audio buzz from psu?

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  1. keropi

    keropi Familiar Face

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    Hiya!

    I recently got a very nice and small Hama stereo audio mixer, 2x Stereo IN and 1xOUT , perfect for use with a retroPC that has an external midi module... plus it has a retro-look that is great next to 90s midi hardware .

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    I know it's a basic/simple one but it's small and tbh offers the basic function that I need. But it came without a PSU. I tried using a generic 9v one that I use for consoles and other stuff but it produces a constant triangle-wavish sound (?) (like the example here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_wave) that is audible from ~50% of master volume. Clearly too much noise from the PSU , so I tried an original Roland 9v psu from a SC-55 midi module. The parasite is still there but more quiet and more like a deep buzz now.
    Ofcourse using a 9v battery solves this problem but I don't really want to mess with batteries...
    So I just opened the unit , the 9v input is on the upper left side:

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    From what I know I don't see any input filtering (or it's a very basic one? I assume the diode is to prevent reverse current?) and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions of how to fix this... maybe add a capacitor or two? Or some filtering component?
    Any suggestion will be highly appreciated, thanks in advance!
     
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  2. ApolloBoy

    ApolloBoy Gutsy Member

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    Perhaps add a 1000-2200 uF cap on the power input?
     
  3. keropi

    keropi Familiar Face

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    that seems to be the easiest thing to try, will try that tomorrow and see how things are , thanks!
     
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    That is how i shut up my atari 2600 jr with switchmode style power supply. 2200uF 25v cap across the reg, nice n quiet now.
     
  5. keropi

    keropi Familiar Face

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    thanks for the help, the problem was solved by adding a 1500uf+100nf caps on the power line and using another psu... There was no room for the 2200uf ones I have available atm but the current result is great for this little cheap mixer

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    funny thing is that the new psu is a no-name one... apparently the "good" one is very noisy :\
     
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