Tag Archive for: Voltage

The Conduit Transformer

Theory and Practice – By Dale Shirk

This paper intends to show how a simple error in power wiring geometry inside the conduit can create a transformer which induces voltage on the ground wire. This can ruin an otherwise well

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Meaningful Metrics – The Use and Abuse of Loudspeaker Power Ratings

By Pat Brown

Pat Brown brings some clarification to loudspeaker Power Ratings.

Introduction

A few years have passed since I last produced an article on this subject. In that time I have continued to power test loudspeakers of all types … Read more

What Happens When the Power Goes Off?

Theory and Practice – By Dale Shirk

Dale Shirk answers this question, “So what happens to a signal when it is driven into an unpowered input?”

Today’s audio electronics are easy to interface, with one or several high impedance inputs … Read more

Balanced Ipod Output

By Pat Brown

In this article, Pat Brown will show you a little trick to convert Ipod unbalanced stereo output to a balanced Ipod output.t.

Last issue I reviewed some portable media players to determine their usefulness as program sources … Read more

It Ain't Just Dirt… Grounding for Safety – Part 1

Theory and Practice – By Dale Shirk

“Ground” is a term that has taken on many meanings with regard to power distribution and audio systems. This article looks at the safety ramifications of grounding with regard to permanent and portable

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Battery Endurance – Which battery will last the longest?

By Pat Brown

Which battery will last the longest?  Pat Brown does a study  to evaluate the battery endurance of several brands.

A recent discussion on the SAC listserv prompted me to conduct a run-down test on 9V and AA … Read more

Loudspeaker Toaster – An Abbreviated Loudspeaker Power Test

By Pat Brown

Pat Brown presents an abbreviated loudspeaker power test that you can do at home. It includes the necessary details, including the equipment setup.

The 2005 Newsletters included a number of articles related to loudspeaker power ratings and … Read more

DSP Comparsion – Configuring a 3-Way Loudspeaker (Part 3)

By Pat Brown

DSP Comparsion – Configuring a 3-Way Loudspeaker. Pat Brown looks at the transfer function of the DSP to a loudspeaker .

The last two issues of the Syn-Aud-Con Newsletter included Parts 1 and 2 of “DSP Comparison.” … Read more

Unwinding Distribution Transformers

By Paul Matthews

You will also learn why transformers are often the power bottleneck in distribution systems. You will also learn how to interpret datasheets.

Paul Matthews of Rane Corporation has authored an excellent paper on the inner workings of Read more