SDS100/SDS200: Static when streaming

[Nogard]

Anyone have suggestions on how to get rid of static when streaming to a laptop with an SDS100 and audio cable from headphone jack (scanner) to audio in (Primary Sound Capture Device)? It's actually a distinct sound that I guess can best be described as static that I only hear when the device is scanning.

I've tried two different cables although both are pretty thin - perhaps I need a higher quality cable?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Nogard]

Just to clarify - the static I'm hearing is only when streaming through the Proscan software; the SDS100 itself is not having an issue with static...

Thanks.

 

[eaf1956]

Use an isolation transformer.

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[Nogard]

Thanks for the suggestion.

Would something like this be what I'm looking for?

https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Ground-Isolator-Stereo-System/dp/B019393MV2/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1

Use an isolation transformer.

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[buddrousa]

That should work

 

[doctordialtone]

Would something like this be what I'm looking for?

That exact product has worked for a few others who were experiencing "Ground Loop" problems.

 

[Nogard]

FYI - I purchased a higher quality audio cable and that helped a lot with the static I was hearing. Will also be purchasing the product linked above as well.

Thanks to everyone for the help.

 

[cnmsales]

Will this get rid of the hum on my feed?

 

[doctordialtone]

Will this get rid of the hum on my feed?

If the hum goes away when you unplug the connection - most likely - yes.

I've seen at least 3 cases so far where the filter removed the hum.

 

[cnmsales]

If the hum goes away when you unplug the connection - most likely - yes.

I've seen at least 3 cases so far where the filter removed the hum.

Thanks for the info. Yeah the hum is only present on the stream. It's not horrible on mine but anything I can do to make it more clear.