Static Noise

[Joe Garage]

Every time I plug my bass into my soundcard for recording , I get this static noise in the background. Sometimes its very loud and sometimes its not. I have tried to use a DI box, but that didn’t help at all. The noise is first noticeable when my fret hand is not in contact with the bass. This happens no matter what kind of bass I use. I have tried 3 different bass guitars. This does not happened when im recording guitars or vocals.

I also get the same noise when I plug my bass in the amp.

Anyone who can help me out?

[Freaky Fender]

Your bass probably has improper wiring or shielding. Open it up and see if anything is loose, but don't touch anything.

[Joe Garage]

Originally Posted by Freaky Fender

Your bass probably has improper wiring or shielding. Open it up and see if anything is loose, but don't touch anything.

But I have tried 3 different bass guitars, and it’s same with all of them. I borrowed a brand new bass from my local music store, and the same thing happened. I recorded something on the Mac in music store, and the noise was all gone.

Maybe I must change apartment?

[Freaky Fender]

Could be your surge protector. I know that with effect pedals when you use a power supply, it causes hum.

[Joe Garage]

Originally Posted by Freaky Fender

Could be your surge protector. I know that with effect pedals when you use a power supply, it causes hum.

Ok, thanks!

I will check that out.

[BulkHead]

How did you use the DI? If you used the parallel it won't help, are you plugging into the 1/8th in connector or do you have something that is balanced?
Other culprits can be flourescent lights and dimmer switches, turn them all off.
Have you tried a different instrument cable?