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(Radio-Frequency Interference) RFI vs. EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference)

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Killed_by_Death, Jul 26, 2019.


  1. Jul 26, 2019 #1
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth Inactive

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    Radio Frequency is band-dependent, it's the range from 20 kHz to 300 GHz.
    A human ear can't even hear noise in the radio-frequency band.

    The majority of the noise we hear from the electromagnetic pickups in an instrument is EMI.
    Yes, there's a RF component, say for instance Wi-Fi, but that's not ALL of it.

    EMI encompasses all that noise, not just RFI.

    Electromagnetic interference - Wikipedia

    "Electromagnetic interference (EMI), also called radio-frequency interference (RFI) when in the radio frequency spectrum"

    EMI comes off of things like neon lights, the compressor from an air conditioner (or refrigerator), or even power lines.
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2019 #2
    PawleeP

    PawleeP

    Oct 8, 2012
    East Coast
    or a cheesy dimmer running the studio lights. good call KBD!
     
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  9. Jul 26, 2019 #3
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
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    I prefer my cheese undimmed anyways. :p
     
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  13. Jul 26, 2019 #4
    PawleeP

    PawleeP

    Oct 8, 2012
    East Coast
    I reckon it could be 60hz hum due to grnd loop of lights on same breaker with pa power..
     
  18. Jul 26, 2019 #5
    lowplaces

    lowplaces Got Punch ?

    Dec 20, 2015
    Louisville Kentucky
    EMI can be used as an effect

     
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