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- Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:33 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Recent Probems wit Winamp
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21521
This is why every sound system should have a hard limiter setup just before the amps to ensure that no signal ever exceeds the thermal capabilities of the speaker cabinets. It might sound crappy, but at least the speakers will be protected. Isn't that kind of at odds with the whole $20 USB stick th...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:00 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Recent Probems wit Winamp
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21521
The issue is a shortening of lifespan of the speaker systems you plug into. Sure, for a few hours here and there, it's probably not a big deal. Over the life of the system, it can significantly reduce the operational lifespan. You can drive a car in 1st gear all the time and never see an issue, but ...
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:34 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Recent Probems wit Winamp
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21521
In general, I would agree with that, however I found the output of the cheapy USB sticks distorts as the volume goes up. That distortion results in clipped peaks on the output. Those clipped peaks dump extra power into the speakers and can damage them. (Power is the area under the curve, so if you h...
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:21 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Recent Probems wit Winamp
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21521
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:20 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Recent Probems wit Winamp
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21521
Piece. Of. Junk. I've got oscilloscope shots somewhere, if you want me to post 'em. KitKat - no, there are USB options, but none of them cost $25. Native Instruments sells one, as does Numark. Both of them are fine. I just prefer a card-slot based one because it's one less thing that's floating arou...
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:49 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: DJing from external hard drive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9209
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:38 am
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: Dependable purveyors of good quality recordings.....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15096
- Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:33 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Your personal, in home stereo system
- Replies: 45
- Views: 38744
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:32 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Your personal, in home stereo system
- Replies: 45
- Views: 38744
- Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:01 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: simple Mixer suggestions?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5208
Entry level: http://www.zzounds.com/item--GMNPS121X
Low level: http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHVMX100USB (has a USB input!)
This is what I own: http://www.zzounds.com/item--NUMC3USB
There's all sorts of stuff in the middle, but I'd wager that Gemini will probably suit your needs.
Low level: http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHVMX100USB (has a USB input!)
This is what I own: http://www.zzounds.com/item--NUMC3USB
There's all sorts of stuff in the middle, but I'd wager that Gemini will probably suit your needs.
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:52 am
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: First time advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5622
- check your gear and bring backup cables. Make sure everything works. I also avoid getting new software or gear that changes the way I DJ - I like to go to a more challenging gig with strong skills and a familiar procedure. But I tend to get stressy, so that might just be a rule for me to follow. ...
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:06 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Recent Probems wit Winamp
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21521
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:03 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: Confessing The Blues - A Blues Music Podcast For Dancers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7960
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:14 am
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: Confessing The Blues - A Blues Music Podcast For Dancers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7960
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:10 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: DJing software for Mac OSX
- Replies: 48
- Views: 124835