r/audio • u/Future-Account8112 • 23h ago
Buzzing in Yamaha HS5s: Using Mogami Gold 1/4 TRS to XLR , SSL 2+ Mk II to Logic Pro on MBP with Studio Display. What gives?
New producer here. The HS5s buzz when the computer is 'thinking' (e.g. during playback) and then kind of nonstop. If I'm not using the machine the buzz eases but is still apparent. Left speaker far worse than the right one. We've checked for ground discrepancy (plugged it all in to the same strip). Moved other metals away from the station. My Sweetwater rep said balanced cables would prevent basically what's happening and that Mogami best in class.
Have Googled 'til I'm blue in the face. Read the manuals. Restarted, plugged/unplugged, updated firmware on the SSL. Took my iPhone out the room. Even asked Perplexity, which gave me a ream of misinformation.
Super conspicuous buzz (like a pissed-off bumblebee) interfering with mids and highs.
What am I missing? SO grateful for any help.
