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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Audio system | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a truck shop at home and want to install a p.a. The system will be simple. it's basic ... A: That's a tough question without seeing the area but I would probably go with a larger speaker and ... | |
| Dj PA speakers and amplifier | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a pair of speakers from ebay because I'm an amatuer DJ and don't want to go ... A: All of the amps listed are for home stereo use and are not used with PA applications which is what ... | |
| Monitor Speakers hiss/buzz | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a pair of the Yorkville YSM1P series 2 monitor speakers. They are the first pair of ... A: You are correct, very, doubtful it's the speakers. No matter how faint, you should hearing ... | |
| Monitor Speakers hiss/buzz | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a pair of the Yorkville YSM1P series 2 monitor speakers. They are the first pair of ... A: Tucker, This is definately not normal.It could be a number of things. Start with the source and move ... | |
| Ringtone quality | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I just got frequency response of my mobile phone speaker. I want improve mp3 ringtone sound created ... A: The graph is just telling you the levels of every frequency in the audible range. I can't tell you ... | |
| hooking up power acoustik speakers | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I tried to bridge my power Acoustik Speakers FUBR-12 and there is no sound going through them. How ... A: Are you following these guidelines? 1# There are two ways you can combine two speakers: Series and ... | |
| Topquality sound studio. | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: If one was to build a top-quality from scratch, what would the pricerange be, and what kind of ... A: Nicklas, Entire books are written on this subject, but I will try to summarize as much as possible. ... | |
| Pioneer DJM 700 Mixer | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i am really keen to record my mix's onto my computer i see the RCA recording outputs and the digital ... A: No to the sound cards question. They are more for good sounding outputs than inputs. You need an ... | |
| Recording a cassette | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: in Philips Music systems how do i record a cassette into another cassette? It is a dual cassette ... A: As I recall, deck A is the playback deck and deck B is the record deck. If so, place the cassette to ... | |
| sound card | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: sir i have yamha psr 550b keyboard in which when u save the user songs in pen drive,the saved items ... A: If you mean the computer sound card, it is pretty much mandatory to reproduce high resolution ... | |
| audio systems | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: where is the best place to find jbl subwoffer for 2002 avalon A: Try this. OEM Toyota Parts 800-936-0947 Fax: 602-547-6851 2020 West Bell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85023 OEM ... | |
| factory radio | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado with a factory CD player. It will play discs that have been ... A: Car audio is not my forte as I state in my profile, but I have learned that certain burners and ... | |
| HEADPHONES | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Kyle, I have been going around and around with this one for some time and still do not have a ... A: Yes, using the audio outs from your cable box should be suitable for what you are doing. Even ... | |
| Does normal 5.1 channel speakers requires an amplifier to be connected? | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently went to buy a 5.1 channel audio system for my Samsung 26 inch LCD Tv having a 5.1 output. ... A: That is confusing. A DVD player on its own does not have an amp in it, but you will need a home ... | |
| Home Studio | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I plan on setting up a home studio and im not really sure what i need and what is the best in my ... A: It is not necessary or do I recommend using passive speakers that require an amp. Shop for active ... | |
| jvc KD-G420 | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: How do i set the time on my jvc KD-G420? A: Press and hold the S (or SEL) button for a while until the display reads DEMO (usualy) Turn the ... | |
| advice | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know if any pre amplifier would give the full performance if connected to a 100watts per ... A: For your price range and application I would recommend 3 brands. AudioSource, Pyramid and Gemini. ... | |
| Home Sound Equipment | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have the ONKYO Av receiver TX - SR 573 with a pair of 201 V Bose speakers. A friend just give me ... A: Bose, unlike most systems, with a subwoofer is not connected directly to the individual speakers. ... | |
| speakers | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have old speakers from 1976.The name is Cerwin Vega.The model is TR 12.The problem is there are no ... A: Believe it or not, I had the same speakers back in the day. Let me see what I can find out and get ... | |
| Monitor Speakers/Mics | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm a musician, and I'm trying to setup a small recording system. I was wondering what you think are ... A: Well, the "best" monitors are subjective, not to mention incredibly expensive. Whatever you decide ... | |
| Splitting voice and music | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a product that will split the voice from the music on CDs that I already own, so ... A: I would recommend Audacity. It is free and simple to use. To do this in Audacity: Import your ... | |
| home theater a/v tv problem | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a Pioneer A/V receiver model # VSX-919AHK and have hooked it up to my new 5.1 ... A: Try this configutation and see if you get any better results. Go out of your cable box with the HDMI ... | |
| home theater a/v tv problem | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a Pioneer A/V receiver model # VSX-919AHK and have hooked it up to my new 5.1 ... A: That may be tough one without actually being "hands on". I understand this is your first system, but ... | |
| sony wireless headphones | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have sony 46" Bravia model KDL46WL140 and sony DAV-HDX275 surround sound I have sony wireless ... A: It is possible. The main issue is finding an unused audio output that will send the TVs audio. I ... | |
| Wireless headset microphones | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Kyle I have seen the Pyle PDW-.4400 4 channel wireless headsets available. I am a member of an ... A: They are about $120-$160 American. I haven't had any first hand experience with them, but that is ... | |
| surround sound | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Flat screen with a set of 2 rca outputs,a 5.1 surround sound system with 3 sets of rca ... A: I hope I am understanding the question correctly. I would use the primary set of audio outputs for ... | |
| 70v PA System zone (on/off) question | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently building a small PA system (70v / 60w total) for a friend and need your advice on one ... A: Actually, either will work. A simple on/off will work just fine. You may run into some issues with ... | |
| bose home speaker ID | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Do you have info on age, purpose, of Bose model 901, serial #133637 speakers. They look old,are on ... A: According to Bose, you should never use conventional equalizers. It would result in serious sound ... | |
| cassette to cd recording | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: With your experience in recording,what would you recommend buying for a cassette tape to cd ... A: John, If you already have the cassette deck and the computer, then the entire process would cost ... | |
| Audio Sys | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Samsung Max Dx55, home audio system. It was working quite well since one year. But since ... A: It could be a number of things with the worst just being a bad drive. I would try to clean the laser ... | |
| Bass amp | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My guitar amp head broke and I am back in the market for a new head. I have been playing bass a lot ... A: Brian, I can't refer any brand names, but it should not be a problem playing guitar through a bass ... | |
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I owned and operated an independent recording studio for 7 years and currently own and operate a digital mastering and duplication facility.
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