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Hardware is a physical electronic device or component - Software is used in digital computer systems. I.e. You can have software installed on hardware. Use to indicate a preference for a hardware solution, i.e. a physical device/component.

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Decibel specification for audio equipment

I came to something a little confusing while learning EQ techniques... this might be quite simple to some of you... 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0, -1 dB) i read that this means the level 1kHz (1000 Hz) is taken as a reference and the response that other…
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Acceptable hardware delay

I'm looking into purchasing some audio interface hardware. Gear that goes via firewire is my primary option, but I have a question about acceptable delay lengths. What is the acceptable delay in live or studio setups? I know it's always lower =…
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Audio switch with multiple 3.5mm input & outputs

I've been searching for a device that simple allows me to pick one input and one output from multiple input/outputs. I thought this would be a called a switch but I can only find ones with one input. Is there such a device that can do this? I will…
David Nguyen
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Tape for labeling gear with a marker?

What is that tape that I see people use on audio gear to label things (knobs, sliders, jacks and such)? Generally they use a permanent marker on the tape itself, but not the gear. Presumably the tape can be removed without too much trouble when…
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Is it safe to power audio devices on all at once with a single switch?

I have a small collection of audio devices (preamplifier, synthesizer, effects, audio interface). Most of them are mounted in a single rack. The rack devices all plug in through a power distribution panel, which has a single switch on it. I believe…
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Setting up Tascam FW-1804 with newest MacBook Pro model

Recently picked up a brand new MBP (the new one w/ the Thunderbolt port). Upgraded from a Intel Core 2 Duo MBP (non-unibody). I have an old Tascam FW-1804 that works fine on my old MBP, but I can't get it to work on my new one. Here's what I've…
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Is it safe to connect 2 players to a single pair of headphones using Y splitter?

I would like to connect 2 devices (player and tablet) to my headphones; would it be safe to do so using a simple Y splitter? (Two male 3.5 mm connectors would to go both devices and one female 3.5 mm connector to the headphones) sorry for the lame…
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Anyone here using anything from the API 500 series

Been really interested in trying out the 500 series lunchbox and several of the 3rd party modules, seems like a nice adaptable and compact unit. Anyone have any love or hate stories? Or better yet, recommended modules or unheard of ones…
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Basic audio switch for one output and two inputs

I have no experience with audio hardware so I'm asking here. I'm looking for a device that allows me to connect one output device and two input devices with 3,5mm audio jacks. The goal is to connect a PC and a notebook with stereo speakers and…
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Safe to unpower audio amp?

I have an AudioSource AMP-100 audio amp, and I want to be able to turn it off and on remotely. I'm wondering how safe it is to just cut the power to the amp; it seems like this is what the power switch does already. I would use a relay or something…
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What are mixers that balance multiple inputs and outputs called?

Im looking for a mixer that allow me to balance 2 input for 2 distinct outputs. What are these mixers called?
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Do audio splitters reduce voltage

I often do live sound reinforcement for events at our church services. We have lately been using Behringer 212D speakers. During an event today I found that if I turned the main output volume down suddenly a loud hiss and hum were introduced, and if…
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What HD are compatible to the Alesis HD24 Recorder?

Can any hard-drives be bought and configured to work in the caddies inside this unit? Or do you have to use a specific kind manufactured by Alesis?
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Audio interface sample rate issue

I'm looking at the PreSonus Audiobox 22VSL USB 2.0 and it says it has the option of 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz sample rates, but it says its digital to analoge and analoge to digital conversion dynamic range sample rates are "114dB, 48kHz…
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Hardware for Sound design

Hi, a lot of debate on plug ins / software for sound design. But what hardware does everyone love, for creating sounds - tearing recorded sounds apart - manipulating etc. Thanks guys
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