So you’ve got passive speakers and need an external amplifier. Awesome. But it’s not as simple as just connecting the cables, turning the dials to 11 (see Spinal Tap) and walking away. There’s different modes to choose from and they all have different impacts; like how many speakers you can use, how much wattage of output power you get, how you need to run cables into and out of your amp, etc. For the sake of consistency, let’s assume for the rest of this post that we’re using a 2-channel...

If you’ve ever worked with wireless microphone kits before, you may already know where I’m going with this. This myth is so prevalent that I’ve met more technicians who believe it than those who don’t. But if you actually research what the correct approach to gain staging digital wireless kits is, you’ll realize this belief is just plain wrong. Here’s one of the biggest audio myths: “You should always set wireless gain to 0dB”. I’m not sure how this myth started. Maybe it’s because 0dB is a...

Power cable gauge (gage) refers to the thickness of the wire conductor, which determines how much electrical current it can safely carry. In North America, this is usually measured using American Wire Gauge (AWG). 1️⃣ How the Gauge System Works 📖 The AWG system is a little counterintuitive: Lower number = thicker wire = more current capacity Higher number = thinner wire = less current capacity *Actual ratings depend on insulation type, temperature, and installation method. 2️⃣ Why Thicker...