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I agree to some extent, but he does state the frequency changes according to which modules are being used, which means it doesn't match the mains frequency




On 7 Jul 2013, at 19:20, "anoop.sahal" <draks@apollo111.demon.co.uk> wrote:

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> I think all coil based voltage transformers will emit noise. It is often due the coils attracting and repelling one another at each voltage cycle change.
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> Winding them tightly helps initially but the coils lengthen as they age and they loosen up. Varnish helps delay the loosening by binding the coils.
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> Is the hum mains frequency matched?
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> That would indicate that the above case is likely.
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> I have only known solid state transformers not to hum.
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> i would mount the PSU boards on Rubber washers to minimise making the case a sound box.
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> Any concurrance?
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> Regards Anoop
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "isoldeandisobelle" <isoldeisobelle@...> wrote:
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> > Hi - Thank you both for your replies.
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> > I am not sure what you mean by ''mechanical'' but, the sound is coming from the transformer itself. It is not too loud but I can hear it from a short distance away. The earth cables are all connected properly. My other 6U case is connected to the exact same power supply and makes no noise - this is what concerned me
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> > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Florian Anwander <fanwander@> wrote:
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> > > Hello
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> > > I assume you mean a mechanical hum. Right? If so, then it should be 
> > > related to the method how the powersupply is fixed to the housing.
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> > > Florian
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> > > On 07.07.13 00:31 , isoldeandisobelle wrote:
> > > > Hi gang -
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> > > > I have a 6U case and a 9U case, the 9U PSU hums (which changes in frequency when different modules are in use.) - the 6U does not do this.... is this ok?
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