The Transmission of audio from source to receiver, whether passing through preamplifiers, mixers, or amplifiers, can be a treacherous one, especially when dealing with asymmetric audio connectors like mini-jack or RCA. In these scenarios, the persistent culprits are noise and interference arising primarily from ground coupling and the notorious ground loop.
This challenge is a frequent visitor in the world of audiovisual installations, making appearances in meeting rooms and various AV environments, disrupting presentations, conferences, and performances.
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