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Do you often hear the ringing of switching power supplies and devices when you are in a quiet space? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by j4k3 to c/[email protected]

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I'm curious, how many people are aware of these sounds. I have designed, etched, and built my own switching power supplies along with winding my own transformers. I am aware of the source of the noise. So, does anyone else hear these high frequency sounds regularly?

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[–] z00s 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just checking that you know the tinnitus trick: palm flat on ear blocking sound, fingers drumming lightly on the back of your head.

Makes it go away fairly quickly for most people. Obviously isn't a permanent fix but helps when it gets annoying.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Yup! It fades it out really quick, but it comes back within minutes. My tinnitus has gotten a lot better lately.