genesis 2 audio problems

[Jedi Master Thrash]

I have about 6 genesis 2's and several RF adapters, and all of them have the same problem, so I'm wondering if it's a problem with all genesis 2's, or if it's just because they are all old and overused, or if I'm just unlucky.

The problem is the audio when using an RF-adapter. During parts of games when there is (supposed to be) no sound, you'll hear a loud static noise. During other parts of the soundtrack, whenever there's a low bass sound, it comes out accompanied by various degrees of static/hum.

The affect is suprisingly amplified when you use a game genie with the game. The game genie itself has a loud static when on the code entry screen, and parts of the game that only had a soft hum before now have a loud bzzzz.

I can't remember if the audio problem manifested when using the mono-A/V cable (I only have the one that came with the 32x, I can't even remember right now whether it's compatible with the genesis 2). I do remember that when I plugged them into a sega CD, and used the sega CD stereo audio out instead of the genesis audio out, the audio sounded fine I think.

Don't have any problems with my genesis 1's.

Thanks,

JMT.

 

[greek]

Mhh,

i once had a noise in sonic, then i found out it should be the sound of the waterfalls.

But I think your problem is with all catridges?

 

[Jedi Master Thrash]

Yeah, with any cartridge I've tried, it has varying degrees of noise at some point during the game or intro, usually when there's low bass sounds or silence.

 

[it290]

I get a buzz during silence on my model 2, but not during any other part of gameplay. With my model 1, I have no sound problems whatsoever. Both are using AV cables.

edit - oh yeah, this is with a 32x attached as well. Haven't checked to see if it occurs without the 32x, as it doesn't really bug me.

 

[greek]

Mhh, i didn't used a genesis 2 for a long time, actually only to see if it works, for i prefer the original system just for the look and extra buttons. But i can't remember such a problem, maybe its an induction problem of a cable or the hull of the cable may be defect, maybe it is linenoise inside the megadrive, but i don't have knowledge about electronics, but maybe there is a broken capacitor which should prevent peaks on a certain element, but i am not sure if this could cause a noise like this.

 

[it290]

On my system, you have to have the volume up pretty loud to even notice it. Actually, it mostly goes away after the 'licensed by..' screen.