[MikeShore]

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!

[Mike Rivers]

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

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


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[Scott Dorsey]

In article ,
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."

[Paul Stamler]

"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

[MikeShore]

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!

[Tim Perry]

"MikeShore" wrote in message
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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!

in addition: http://www.rane.com/library.html lot of good free info here