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CHAPTER 12

Lines and Interconnection

CHAPTER CONTENTS

Transformers

Transformers and impedances

Limitations of transformers

Unbalanced Lines

Cable Effects with Unbalanced Lines

Cable resistance

Cable and transformer inductance

Cable capacitance

Balanced Lines

Working with Balanced Lines

Star-quad Cable

Electronic Balancing

100 Volt Lines

Working with 100 volt lines

Problems with 600 ohm equipment

Passive DI boxes

Active DI boxes

Splitter Boxes

Jackfields (patchbays)

Patch cords

Other jackfield facilities

Distribution Amplifiers

This chapter is concerned with the interconnection of analog audio signals, and the solving of problems concerned with analog interfacing. It is not intended ...

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