PC Startup Popping

[Rowan88]

Hi,

I have my audio interface connected via USB and does not have an ON/OFF switch. If I turn my PC on/off or even restart it I hear a popping noise from the speakers as if the USB power is going to the AI while speakers are powered.

Are these safe noises or does it mean I have to turn my speakers off everytime my PC is restarting?

[Googly Smythe]

Hi,

I have my audio interface connected via USB and does not have an ON/OFF switch. If I turn my PC on/off or even restart it I hear a popping noise from the speakers as if the USB power is going to the AI while speakers are powered.

Are these safe noises or does it mean I have to turn my speakers off everytime my PC is restarting?

No and yes. Most amps have filters and the like (speaker protection circuits) to prevent this - computers don't, for some reason.
Edit:
Possibly there is a setting in the OS that may solve this?

[oldman1950]

Hi
You can power on your speakers, after the PC is started. Most active speakers can be powered off. You can also set the speaker volume to zero on the audio interface at the launch of the PC.

best
oldman1950

[Rowan88]

I tried turning the OUTPUT volume down to zero and restarted but still the popping noise appeared.

Its just a pain anytime the computer wants to restart I would have to turn speakers off then on again..

[Kaine]

Possibly there is a setting in the OS that may solve this?

Nope, it's either built into the hardware or it isn't.

[thecontrolcentre]

Always turn your monitors on after your PC has finished starting up, and turn them off before shutting down. My rule is "monitors on last, off first".

[Kaine]

My rule is "monitors on last, off first".

One you learn bloody fast by doing front of house on a 20K+ rig.