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el mae de las teclas
07-05-2007, 04:00 PM
Just a bunch of silly question, as soon as they pop I like to clear them out, and this is the first place I always thinf off!

So... passive speakers need a power amp. So the regular TS and XLR cables do this job right?
Is there a maximum for the cable length between the power amp and the speakers without losing power?
What happens if a TS cable is connected to a power amp and then I touch the other end of the cable, is there electricity passing trough that could hurt me?

Silly questions huh?

More to come!!

How come the signal is sent from a passive guitar or bass through the cable all the way to the amp? I guess is something to do with electromagnetics on the pickups right?

Yet one more!!!

Why, if balanced cables are so good to help reduce noise, are there still unbalances cables? I think TRS cables can be used on guitars, bass and keyboards without problems, is that correct?


I will appreciate so much all your answers!!

Take care!
Andrés