[ot] 12" PowerBook Headphone Jack

[john kannenberg <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

I purchased a 12" G4 PowerBook last week, and finally got around to 
some audio work yesterday only to find that the headphone jack on my 
machine makes a quiet but nonetheless very noticeable buzzing sound. 
The sound gets worse as I open and close windows, almost as if there 
is interference caused by the screen. It also increases significantly 
in volume when I plug in the power adaptor.

The sound goes away temporarily if I jiggle the headphone plug in the 
jack, but suffice it to say that this isn't the best possible 
solution. I can only imagine the sound coming back to haunt me if I 
bump the headphone plug during a live performance.

Is anyone else using a 12" PowerBook and having similar problems? If 
so, have you found a good solution (other than taking your PB in for 
service)?

I seem to recall discussion of a similar problem with an older model 
PowerBook on the microsound list, and someone suggesting Griffin's 
iMic as an affordable solution:

[ http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic/index.html ]

Does anyone have any advice? I'm loving the speed of the 12" PB, and 
really don't want to have to take it in for service less than a week 
after buying it! 8-/

Thanks!

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john kannenberg

[ http://www.stasisfield.com ]

[ http://www.whistlingpariah.com ]

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