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Mains Hum and Ground Loops: 50 Hz Fundamental and Harmonic Inductions
Describe how UK mains power (50 Hz) and ground loops induce low-frequency hum and harmonic buzz through electromagnetic interference.
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Acoustic and Digital Noise: Why Clicks and Discontinuities Occur
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Explain the physical, electrical, and digital mechanisms that generate unwanted clicks, pops, hums, and discontinuous waveforms in audio recordings.
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