Audio wiring guide : how to wire the most popular audio and video connectors / John Hechtman and Ken Benshish.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hechtman, John.

Contributor:

Benshish, Ken.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric wiring.

Electric cables.

Acoustical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (332 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

How to wire the most popular audio and video connectors

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier/Focal Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Whether you're a pro or an amateur, a musician or into multimedia, you can't afford to guess about audio wiring. The Audio Wiring Guide is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide that explains exactly what you need to know. No matter the size of your wiring project or installation, this handy tool provides you with the essential information you need and the techniques to use it. Using The Audio Wiring Guide is like having an expert at your side. By following the clear, step-by-step directions, you can do professional-level work at a fraction of the cost. <BR id=""CRL

Contents:

Front Cover; Audio Wiring Guide; Copyright Page; Contents; Author Biographies; Section 1:Basic Information; Introduction; How we're going to do it; The tools you'll need; 'I can't afford to buy all those tools!'; Tools you can build; Other necessary materials; Lighting your work; Organizing your work; Organizing your information; Job survey and information breakdown; Information needed for studio installation; 'Aww gee, do I have to?'; Information for Iggy's imaginary installation; 'Now are we ready to wire?'; Stripping wire; Dealing with multi-pair wire; Tinning wire

Time to practice tinningTinning (filling) solder cups; Inserting conductor strands; Now let's de-solder; A word about cleaning things; The end of the beginning; Section 2:Intermediate Information; Section 2.1 The good/bad/ugly and the 'bead game'; Some bad examples and a good one; The 'bead game'; Section 2.2 Using a DVOM or DMM, and what is it anyhow?; Section 2.3 Balanced and unbalanced audio and AC power; Unbalanced/balanced audio; Balanced AC (electrical) power; Introducing Equi=Tech; BACP theory and practice; Star grounding; Your choices; Section 2.4 Using spreadsheets

Section 2.5 ResourcesLinks from the AWG itself; Links for tools/supplies/gear; Reference links; Section 3: Connector Modules; Section 3.1 Guitar plug male connectors; Section 3.2 Guitar plug female connectors; Section 3.3 Mini-male guitar plug connectors; Section 3.4 RCA male connectors; Section 3.5 RCA female connectors; Section 3.6 XLR female and male connectors; Section 3.7 TT male connectors; Section 3.8 BNC male connectors; Section 3.9 F male connectors; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611762537

9781138406612

1138406619

9781136124785

1136124780

9781281762535

1281762539

9780080887920

0080887929

OCLC:

476216290