How to Fix Interference Issues with Audio Recording Setup

[FloLav]

Hello,
I've been using a Uniden 125 for several months now, and I'm looking to record the audio while listening. I'm using a splitter, a male-to-male jack cable connected to an Olympus dictaphone. As soon as I connect it, the scanner picks up interference even from 1m away. So, it seems to be an issue with the cable. How can I fix this, please? Would a ground loop isolator or ferrite beads help? I'm new to this, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[jtwalker]

Ferrite choke - maybe. Ground loop isolator - probably.

 

[FloLav]

Okay 😄 I ordered both, I'll update this topic soon

 

[jtwalker]

If you are using cheap’ish audio cables then upgrading these to better ones might be helpful too.

 

[FloLav]

I use a UGreen cable, I thought it was good but I will test with another brand 😉

 

[FloLav]

Feedback:
- Kenable cable: same issue
- Ground Loop Isolator: same issue
- Ferrite chokes: problem solved!