Entries by Pat Brown
Cable Anatomy I: Understanding the Microphone Cable
by ProCo
This article will help everyone understand a little more about wire and microphone cable construction, and to explain why the good stuff costs a little more.
Some technical articles for your enjoyment. These were written by the Pro … Read more
30 Years of SynAudCon Synergy
Random Thoughts by Jim Brown
SynAudCon Synergy – Jim Brown takes you on a walk though audio history helps all of us appreciate where we have been and provides a visions for where we are going.
When Brenda asked me … Read more
SynAudCon Digital Class toured the Utah State Capitol Building
By Brenda Brown
Last week, we held the SynAudCon Digital Class in Salt Lake City. It was a great class with 40 attendees. The class was taught by Pat Brown, Steve Macatee, and Brad Benn.
We often compliment the Digital … Read more
Chinn on Trim – Setting Input Trims on a Mixer
Rick Chinn presents a quick and easy way to set input trims on a mixer.
A recent Syn-Aud-Con Listserv thread provoked an interesting discussion about the input stage of a mixer. Rick Chinn’s contribution to the thread … Read more
A Closer Look at Loudspeaker Coverage Angles
In this article, Jeremy compares the coverage angles of 3 full range loudspeakers 90°x40°, 90°x50° and 90°x60°.
Most loudspeakers used in sound reinforcement have some sort of Pattern Control Element (PCE – a new term I just … Read more
It Ain't Just Dirt… Grounding to Reduce Hum and Buzz – Part 2
In this article I will discuss the role of grounding in keeping audio and other technical systems free of hum, buzz, and other unwanted noises.
In Part 1 I discussed grounding for safety. … Read more
The Analog Impedance Meter – Tools of the Trade
By Pat Brown
This article gives an overview of the TOA ZM-104 Analog Impedance Meter characteristics and some of the basic tests that it can run.
From SynAudCon Newsletter Vol. 32 No.3
One of my favorite field tools is a … Read more
Understanding Horn Directivity Control
Charlie Hughes will help you understand more about horn directivity control.
Horns are often used in loudspeaker systems for a variety of reasons. One may be to provide increased acoustical loading to the driver attached to the … Read more