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Re: [motm] Magnetics?

2005-01-10 by Chris Walcott

Personally, I've had more problems with my GSM cell phone than I've 
ever had with a CRT.  That thing will make noise over any nearby 
speaker.

- chris

On Jan 7, 2005, at 3:44 PM, Overand wrote:

> I can safely say that sticking a computer monitor near audio gear is
> usually a Bad Idea.  CRTs are giant RF transmitters.  Even the
> RFemissions from the guts (and cabling to) an LCD *can* generate noise,
> but to a much much lower level.  Keep your CRT out of the studio!  As
> for the speakers?  Not as much of an issue IN MY OPINION but you aer
> talking audio-frequency-range signals getting pushed through a coil, so
> there's probably a potential for interference.
>
> Krimo wrote:
>
>> I'm interested in this matter to. I'm considering placing my cabinet
>> about 15 cm away from my monitors...?
>> And how about an ancient & HUGE (approx 3" deep, 21") computer screen?
>> (15 cm's from other side of cabinet)

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Chris Walcott
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