Headphone Beeps

#1 cavfan

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 11:28 AM

When I am not playing any music on my computer, I can hear very quiet (but very annoying) electronic beeps. This is only when I am not playing music or other audio on my computer, or at least that I can hear. Would this be due to some type of interferance? Thanks for your help!

#2 Digerati

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 11:38 AM

It sure could be interference, but it might be something internal causing it. Are you sure the sounds are from the speakers?

#3 cavfan

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 11:46 AM

Yes it comes through the headphones. I can't hear it from the computer speakers when headphones aren't connected.

#4 rshaffer61

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 11:56 AM

Does it happen when you open or close a window?
Hopefully you know why I'm asking Digerati..........

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 11:57 AM

Yes I do!

#6 cavfan

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 12:02 PM

There is sometimes a slight pause in the sounds when I open a new window or program. But then it comes back.

#7 rshaffer61

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 12:05 PM

So the beeps are continuous then is what you are saying?
Sounds like a problem with connection but my esteem fellow Tech is the one who can tell you better.

#8 cavfan

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 12:11 PM

Yes they seem to be pretty much constant. Sometimes they get louder, but always seem to be present.

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 07:29 PM

I don't know what it is but I would try another set of headphones.

Where are you plugging these headphones in? The computer headphone jack, or speaker headphone jack?

#10 rshaffer61

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Posted 11 July 2009 - 07:47 PM

Do you have speakers you can test it with and see if the beeps can be heard then?
A different headphone to try?
In the Volume control check to make sure headphones are selected and not speakers.
Make sure Mic boost is not checked. Could be feedback from that.

#11 rshaffer61

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Posted 14 July 2009 - 09:59 AM

Are you still having problems with your issue?
It has been 3 days since your last response and I was wondering if the issue has been resolved?
If so can you explain how it was resolved so others may be able to fix it if they have the same issue.
If not please let us know and we can continue with helping you to resolve the issue.

#12 cavfan

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Posted 17 July 2009 - 09:42 PM

I switched headphones and I don't hear it in others. I guess that must be the problem. The headphones were brand new, so I'm not sure why.

#13 rshaffer61

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Posted 18 July 2009 - 12:17 AM

Could be a damaged connector or lose wire. I'm glad you found the culprit.

Congratulations.

for a successful resolution for your issue. I am happy everything has been worked out for you. With that being said I am happy to say:

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