Hey all you stage geeks, equipment freaks, and band warriors. Welcome to the SRS Technical Stuff. Here you will find, hopefully, answers to your questions or problems to putting together a better sound system. These pages will grow as time goes by and more questions arise. If you don't see what you are searching for here, please send me an e-mail to
srs_audio@yahoo.com
The following information is going under the assumption that you already know how to do simple soldering of wires and terminals. If this isn't the case, learn how to do that first. It will save you ALOT of $$$$$$ in the long run.
OK, lets start at the basics first. You have a couple pieces of gear (ie. mixer and amp) and you need to get a cable between these two units but, the guy you bought them from didn't send the cable along or, your music store doesn't carry the cable you need. NOW WHAT? Answer.........make your own. Below is a chart that maps out every known connector and possible input and output configuration that you could run into. Just look at the top chart and, find the connections that you have to use to connect your gear (paying attention to output and input) and use the number shown to reference the correct cable construction on the chart at the bottom of the page. IF you still have a question about the chart, JUST ASK.
How to get rid of that annoying hum or buzz
Four simple rules for singers
Use balanced connections whenever possible.
Transformer isolate all unbalanced connections from balanced connections.
Use special cable assemblies when unbalanced lines cannot be transformer isolated.
Any unbalanced cable must be kept under ten feet (three meters) in length. Lengths longer than this will amplify all the nasty side effects of unbalanced circuitry's ground loops.
When all else fails, digitize everything with fiber optics and enter a whole new realm of problems.
