alt Hacker NewsWhat kind of mixer do you use?
If it has balanced xlr inputs a DI will completely eliminate the earth hum. That the signal is dropped to mic level doesn’t matter much as the impedance is correct, the connection balanced and the mixer preamp designed for the purpose. // I am somewhat professional sound tech :)
3.5mm, I now know why conventional consumer audio devices don't use mixers, they're a ground loop party
It's also that I don't know how to build a differential input not limited to power supply range, I do think they are sold and I have a mixer at home but it's somewhat bulky for my computer desks.