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I have been in a band for a couple years now, but I am still missing
some basic knowledge. What are mains? What are subs? What is the difference between powered and unpowered speakers? I have a hundred more lame questions like this, but if anyone can point me to an Internet site that explains these basic concepts I would be most appreciative. Thanks! |
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I have been in a band for a couple years now, but I am still missing some basic knowledge. What are mains? What are subs? What is the difference between powered and unpowered speakers? I have a hundred more lame questions like this You need to hang out with some sound engineers. In lieu of that, the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook is a good reference. It'll take you a couple of years to digest. The answers to those questions might be simple, but understanding the real meaning takes time and experience. Under $30 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Reinforc.../dp/0881889008 -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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MikeShore wrote: I have been in a band for a couple years now, but I am still missing some basic knowledge. What are mains? What are subs? What is the difference between powered and unpowered speakers? I have a hundred more lame questions like this, but if anyone can point me to an Internet site that explains these basic concepts I would be most appreciative. Thanks! Go out right now and buy the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook, available from your local book store and a lot of MI stores too. Probably available on Amazon. It will answer all of these questions as well as a lot of other questions that you will think of when you get the answers to those. It is an excellent, excellent introduction to the whole field. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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"MikeShore" wrote in message
... I have been in a band for a couple years now, but I am still missing some basic knowledge. What are mains? What are subs? What is the difference between powered and unpowered speakers? I have a hundred more lame questions like this, but if anyone can point me to an Internet site that explains these basic concepts I would be most appreciative. Thanks! What you want isn't really a website, but a book: "Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook". Available at bookstores, music stores, and online. Meanwhile, just to answer a few questions: "Mains" can mean either of two things. In the US, it usually means the main speakers the audience hears. In the UK, it means the 240V AC lines that you plug equipment into -- in other words, the wall plug. "Subs" -- either loudspeakers that handle lower frequencies only, or guys who show up instead of the drummer. Unpowered speakers need a power amplifier to drive them. Powered speakers have the amplifier built into the cabinet. Peace, Paul |
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On Oct 10, 11:43*pm, "Paul Stamler" wrote:
"MikeShore" wrote in message ... I have been in a band for a couple years now, but I am still missing some basic knowledge. What are mains? What are subs? What is the difference between powered and unpowered speakers? I have a hundred more lame questions like this, but if anyone can point me to an Internet site that explains these basic concepts I would be most appreciative. Thanks! What you want isn't really a website, but a book: "Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook". Available at bookstores, music stores, and online. Meanwhile, just to answer a few questions: "Mains" can mean either of two things. In the US, it usually means the main speakers the audience hears. In the UK, it means the 240V AC lines that you plug equipment into -- in other words, the wall plug. "Subs" -- either loudspeakers that handle lower frequencies only, or guys who show up instead of the drummer. Unpowered speakers need a power amplifier to drive them. Powered speakers have the amplifier built into the cabinet. Peace, Paul Thank you to everyone for taking time to answer my question. Looks like I'll be doing some reading! |
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"MikeShore" wrote in message ... On Oct 10, 11:43 pm, "Paul Stamler" wrote: "MikeShore" wrote in message ... I have been in a band for a couple years now, but I am still missing some basic knowledge. What are mains? What are subs? What is the difference between powered and unpowered speakers? I have a hundred more lame questions like this, but if anyone can point me to an Internet site that explains these basic concepts I would be most appreciative. Thanks! What you want isn't really a website, but a book: "Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook". Available at bookstores, music stores, and online. Meanwhile, just to answer a few questions: "Mains" can mean either of two things. In the US, it usually means the main speakers the audience hears. In the UK, it means the 240V AC lines that you plug equipment into -- in other words, the wall plug. "Subs" -- either loudspeakers that handle lower frequencies only, or guys who show up instead of the drummer. Unpowered speakers need a power amplifier to drive them. Powered speakers have the amplifier built into the cabinet. Peace, Paul Thank you to everyone for taking time to answer my question. Looks like I'll be doing some reading! in addition: http://www.rane.com/library.html lot of good free info here |
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