Sound card problem

[Guest]

I have a 7.1 sound card. The program it uses it called. Phillip Sound Agent
2. the problem I have is that when I have the sound on and I am running
itunes or windows media player there is a white noise but ones I play music
the white noise goes away. When I close the program it could be either
windows media player or itunes the white noise remained for 30 to 40 seconds
and it goes away is this normal for a sound card to do that when I have
programs that have audio?

 

[TheGun]

Tell us more about the sound card and your computer specs,

Whats pluged in to the sound card etc

 

[Ted Zieglar]

The white noise could come from electro-magnetic interference (EMI) from
other equipment in close proximity, such as a monitor or a fluorescent
desk lamp. White noise can also be caused by radio frequency
interference (RFI) and if you listen closely you might hear a radio
station playing through your speakers. This is a common problem with
amplified speakers.

Try moving things around on your desk. Also, coil as much loose wire as
possible. You can also buy an RFI/EMI choke for a few bucks at places
like Radio Shack, which may or may not help. And, of course, make sure
all your connections are solidly plugged in. Don't ask me how I know
about that...ahem.