Hi Guys
I have my Notes dock connected to a pair of active studio monitor speakers (Cakewalk). When the 3.5mm audio jack is connected to the Notes 3.5mm out on the top of the phone all is well.
When I connect via the docks 3.5mm out (and set the Notes audio to dock out) I get an audible 'pop' from the speakers when the screen is touched - seems like a surge of power from the sound card audilbe from the USB but not from the phones own 3.5mm out.
When the phone is awake using fairly regular touches there are no pops, only when it is dormant for a few seconds does it make you jump out of your skin
I have had the same set up running perfectly using an HTC HD2 and Kidiggi docking cradle.
I don't know if it is the Dock or my Galaxy Note at fault
Any help is appreciated
SG
I'm experiencing the same issue.
Audio ouput through the Note's own 3.5mm jack is popping as well. Doesn't matter whether I'm using passive headphones or an active speaker.
The Note I had before I got a replacement had this too, so it seems to be a general problem :/
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Forgot to say that it seems that the speaker output gets disabled when there is no sound for about 2 seconds. As soon as something makes a sound the speaker gets enabled again and produces the popping sound.
So while listening to some music or watching videos there is no popping at all. Only when the playback starts.
I have the same problem with my SGN. It's much more noticable, when I connect car charger, but without it it's still there, but u need to focus to hear it. Any of you found solution to this?
squicky said:
I have the same problem with my SGN. It's much more noticable, when I connect car charger, but without it it's still there, but u need to focus to hear it. Any of you found solution to this?
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No, unfortunately not... :/
Anyone using an external DAC? Does the Z3c provide enough power via USB to drive a DAC (I assume not) or is it necessary to use a self-powered DAC? I'd be in music heaven if my Meridian Explorer worked with the Z3
I just tried out my HRT microStreamer with the Z3 Compact but the volume wouldn't adjust down from max. I just emailed HRT to find out what the issue is as the microStreamer is designed to allow the host (Z3C) to manage the volume.
I also have the Meridian Explorer but, unlike the HRT microStreamer, I don't think the Explorer works on any smartphone without a separate power source. I'll test and update my post if otherwise.
smilemantts said:
I just tried out my HRT microStreamer with the Z3 Compact but the volume wouldn't adjust down from max. I just emailed HRT to find out what the issue is as the microStreamer is designed to allow the host (Z3C) to manage the volume.
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You need to go into sound effects settings in the Walkman app and untick the box for "Hi Res audio via USB" This alows you to adjust EQ as well as volume via your phone.
I have a Fiio E18 DAC/Amp and it sounds great.
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You need to go into sound effects settings in the Walkman app and untick the box for "Hi Res audio via USB" This alows you to adjust EQ as well as volume via your phone..
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i did that and it didn't work. i tried both the USB OTG cable that came with the Z3 Compact as well as one from JDS Labs.
I also tried using the following apps: Walkman, Plex, and USB Audio Pro.
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You need to go into sound effects settings in the Walkman app and untick the box for "Hi Res audio via USB" This alows you to adjust EQ as well as volume via your phone.
I have a Fiio E18 DAC/Amp and it sounds great.
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I too have the e18 which I love - but I have two issues using it with the z3c:
1) if I plug it in while the screen is on, I can no longer turn the screen off with the power button. Plugging it in while the screen is off though, prevents this from happening.
2) Once I unplug the e18, the phone gets stuck awake and drains battery. lookig in battery stats, the awake bar is solid, and "android system" starts taking up more and more % as the "keep awake" increases (i turn off screen for 5 seconds, and android system keep awake grows by 5 seconds). rebooting the phone unsticks this.
anyone else seeing this?
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i did that and it didn't work. i tried both the USB OTG cable that came with the Z3 Compact as well as one from JDS Labs.
I also tried using the following apps: Walkman, Plex, and USB Audio Pro.
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Hmm. I think we can conclude from that is that it's DAC specific. Have you heard back from Microstreamer?
kertong said:
I too have the e18 which I love - but I have two issues using it with the z3c:
1) if I plug it in while the screen is on, I can no longer turn the screen off with the power button. Plugging it in while the screen is off though, prevents this from happening.
2) Once I unplug the e18, the phone gets stuck awake and drains battery. lookig in battery stats, the awake bar is solid, and "android system" starts taking up more and more % as the "keep awake" increases (i turn off screen for 5 seconds, and android system keep awake grows by 5 seconds)
anyone else seeing this?
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1) Interesting. I never noticed but that also happens to me although I can live with that.
2) I havent had that problem but as you know, "Android System" could mean a whole range of things. Is your phone stock?
On another note, how do you tie it all together? The OTG cable is too small to have them back to back because of the Micro USB location on the phone. I have a 2m Micro to Micro cable but its just too big and I can't be doing with a multitude of adapters.
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1) Interesting. I never noticed but that also happens to me although I can live with that.
2) I havent had that problem but as you know, "Android System" could mean a whole range of things. Is your phone stock?
On another note, how do you tie it all together? The OTG cable is too small to have them back to back because of the Micro USB location on the phone. I have a 2m Micro to Micro cable but its just too big and I can't be doing with a multitude of adapters.
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Yeah, #1 isn't too bad, I can live with that. Even #2 isn't *too* bad, I've just been restarting the system once I unplug the DAC. It does seem to be E18 related though, I can consistently get "awake" stuck on just by plugging in the e18, playing some music, and unplugging it. Whether I have "hi res audio over USB" checked or unchecked, whether I plug it in screen off or screen on, etc - it always goes into the "stuck on awake" as soon as I unplug the DAC from the phone. Strange - my phone is stock, unrooted, etc..
As for the cable, yeah - the one that came with the E18 is way to short, and I ended up getting a longer micro<->micro usb cable. WIthout it, I'd have to use the fiio and Z3C "inverted" and at a 45 degree angle to each other just to make it work, it wasn't very pretty, haha.
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Yeah, #1 isn't too bad, I can live with that. Even #2 isn't *too* bad, I've just been restarting the system once I unplug the DAC. It does seem to be E18 related though, I can consistently get "awake" stuck on just by plugging in the e18, playing some music, and unplugging it. Whether I have "hi res audio over USB" checked or unchecked, whether I plug it in screen off or screen on, etc - it always goes into the "stuck on awake" as soon as I unplug the DAC from the phone. Strange - my phone is stock, unrooted, etc..
As for the cable, yeah - the one that came with the E18 is way to short, and I ended up getting a longer micro<->micro usb cable. WIthout it, I'd have to use the fiio and Z3C "inverted" and at a 45 degree angle to each other just to make it work, it wasn't very pretty, haha.
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Out of interest, where did you get the cable from? I could only find a 2m one. They are rare!
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Out of interest, where did you get the cable from? I could only find a 2m one. They are rare!
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haha yes - I had to DIY it a bit using one of these: http://www.adafruit.com/products/1099?gclid=CNHa7_q-3cECFY17fgodQ08ATg attached to the standard usb->microusb cable.
Oh and to answer OP - the fiio e18 works well as it powers itself by its own battery - but the alien Dac I have that powers itself from USB, does not work on the z3c. Strangely, it works on my HTC one m8 and iphone 5s..
Haha yes, I have a goody bag full of adapters and leads. It all just adds to the bulk. A 6-8inch Micro to Micro would be perfect.
The E18 is great bang for buck, charges your phone and I also use it as a Laptop DAC.
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Anyone using an external DAC? Does the Z3c provide enough power via USB to drive a DAC (I assume not)
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Got the Z3 Compact working with Fiio E10 but NOT the E10K (not enough current). All internally powered. The E10 is driving an old Sennheiser 565. It just works. And, of course, turn on the Hi-Res USB audio setting.
Note: I had to try a few USB cables until I got one that works. Don't know why.
Though not exactly a DAC, I have used the Sony PlayStation elite headphones with the rumble feature with the z1 compact, z2, and z3c. It uses a USB dongle of course and all the features including virtual surround and rumble work. I have a cheap $2 USB otg cable I purchased off of amazon.
Fiio E07K
Using a Fiio E07K. It has it's own power so doesn't have to rely on current from the Z3C. Have used it with the stock Walkman app and with USB Audio Player Pro with no problems.
I've tried the Audioquest Dragonfly 1.2 usb DAC. Works, but the intenal volume control of the DAC cannot be managed by the phone. Hence only 100% (nominal) output volume is supported, which renders my DAC useless when using it with IEM earphones (much too loud).
I have also tried the Dragonfly 1.2 on my new Z3 compact using the Walkman app. Same here
unable to adjust volume from the Z3
using a Y OTC USB cable. Plugging the charger cable into the female micro USB does not charge the phone
Does anyone have an idea what the issue could be? Phone, Walkman app, Dragonfly? Would be great if this could be fixed. It used to work flawlessly with my old Samsung S4 using USB audio player pro.
I got pioneer xpa 700 and my z3c, is it possible?
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Got the Z3 Compact working with Fiio E10 but NOT the E10K (not enough current). All internally powered. The E10 is driving an old Sennheiser 565. It just works. And, of course, turn on the Hi-Res USB audio setting.
Note: I had to try a few USB cables until I got one that works. Don't know why.
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Anyone using an external DAC? Does the Z3c provide enough power via USB to drive a DAC (I assume not) or is it necessary to use a self-powered DAC? I'd be in music heaven if my Meridian Explorer worked with the Z3
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Pioneer xpa 700 is made for ios devices only, this amp is a badass i really like how its made... the design, the feature, its a customable amp, i do some research that z3c can drive this amp as an android, because z3c has a feature via "micro usb sound setting option". And now guys is it possibble that this amp xpa 700 is compatible with z3c as an android? Using the via "micro usb" sound feature?. i do really appreciate your response guys. Thnx all have a nice day
I previously had a droid ultra and it had thr same problem. Im using bose headphones and for some reason they headphones dont plug in all the way. I know the headphones work properly because i use them on my computer and tablet. Do i need to be using a specific headphone jack size. I figured the size the bose headphones came with would be fine. Anyone else having this problem??
Do you mean the plug sticks out above the chassis, or when you plug them in, sound still comes through the speaker and not headphones?
When I plug my Yurbuds into my Moto X there is a very small portion of the gold plug still showing. I think the port is just shallow, but the headphones work fine.
I've had the same issue. I opt not to use it. Bluetooth ftw.
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I previously had a droid ultra and it had thr same problem. Im using bose headphones and for some reason they headphones dont plug in all the way. I know the headphones work properly because i use them on my computer and tablet. Do i need to be using a specific headphone jack size. I figured the size the bose headphones came with would be fine. Anyone else having this problem??
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They just don't have as much extra material around it to cover the whole thing. It is a result of the curved edge the jack is on. Works just fine, though, and produces some decent enough sound for a phone.
Yeah my earbuds' jack sticks out a little bit, but the sound itself is okay. Never had an issue with my jack yet.
Make sure there is not lint in the jack. That can cause sound/fitment issues.
Pretty sure everybody else covered it, but mine works fine as well. I do find that you have to give the 3.5mm plug a little extra "push" at the end but I am rewarded with a satisfying "click" once it is all the way in. A portion of the plug still shows from the back, but this is irrelevant as the only connections that need to be made are further down anyway. I have used it with both headphones, and the AUX cable in my car (with a VERY expensive subwoofer and sound system) and have found that the sound quality puts my Droid Bionic (even with DSP manager) to shame.
I bought an android car radio multimedia player. To make the steering wheel controls of my Peugeot 307 (2002) work, the seller sent me a cable with canbus decoder especially for this car. The android system works ok, but the steering wheel functions don't. The cable has 2 ISO connectors that plug in the existing car connectors. The other side goes into the android system, together with a small cable which comes from the canbus decorder. There is another connector on this cable with 4 leads that comes from the canbus converter, but I don't know where to plug it in. The leads are red, white, yellow and black. I asked the seller about this, but he only responds that the wire is ISO docking... no further technical details.
Anyone familiair with this kind of connector?
The cable
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Close up of connector
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