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Old 29th July 2010   #5
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Originally Posted by Michael_Joly View Post
A dynamic microphone, by definition, can not cause a "ground loop" - it does not have a source of power which could have a "ground" at a different potential to "earth ground" than the preamp it is connected to.

The problem you are experiencing is induced AC field pick up - not a ground loop.
thanks for the reply. I did some searches but couldn't find much. If you could tell me a little bit more, or point me in a direction I would greatly appreciate it.

thanks!
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