Cables are lengths of wire or optical fiber used to transfer signal over distances
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Is it possible to convert output of TV Channel (set top box 720p) to 1080p?
I have Toshiba 29PB200ZE (just purchased). Now the problem is it displays pixels with very blur effect. Reason is that the Cable operators in India (using Standard Channel Broadcasting) broadcasting ...
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RG6 vs RG59 HD-SDI cables for live stream
It seems there are lots of discussions on the web, none recently though, on RG6 vs RG59 and the distances that they can carry signal.
For situations when quality matters, such as live streaming (as ...
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Mono vs Stereo connections
I have an RCA stereo connector with a single 1/8 inch pin. I want to connect to a mixer with a 1/4 to 1/4 mono cable to either a mono channel or stereo channel and would like the best way to do it. ...
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Connecting a microphone to a camera with a 25 foot cable - is it possible?
I've been assigned to document our class's stage play and I'm having trouble with the audio. I only have one shotgun mic (3.5mm output) and I'm planning on putting it on a tripod and leaving it on the ...
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How to connect a camera to a computer 100ft away?
We are trying to live stream our worship service on Sunday morning. We have located an ideal spot for the video camera. Unfortunately it is 100 ft away from the sound and network connections which ...
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TRS/TS vs RCA cable?
I have to purchase an instrument, that its output (mono) can be either 1/4 TS or RCA.
The device signal goes to a preamp (If I'll go for the RCA version, the cable will be RCA to TS).
My question is:
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Is there a significant difference in sound quality between 1/4" jacks and three pronged XLR inputs for microphones?
I have a mixer that has 4 microphone channels. Each one has both a 1/4" jack input, and a three pronged input (XLR). I can choose one or the other for connecting my microphone.
I am about to buy ...
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Can MADI run on OM3 (50/125) fibre?
AES10 specifies 62.5/125, or OM1, fiber for use with MADI. However, 50/125 fibers has advantages in bandwidth and distance and is now much more standard than the "old" OM1 standard. I'm not too well ...
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What is a TRSF connector?
This HOSA cable/adapter says it has a TRSF adapter. Is that a typo? What is TRSF?
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what causes the difference in cord quality between brands?
While "jamming" with a friend over the weekend, I noticed that every single one of the cables in his setup were the same brand. I even have one of the same type (but didn't know which it was from not ...
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Does having a long 3.5mm cable degrade audio quality?
I've been looking into mics and I've heard that 3.5mm cables have problems with audio degradation over long distances. How long does the cable have to be before I start experiencing issues?
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Hardware to rotate a video signal 90 degrees?
Okay, so what I'm trying to accomplish is to take a standard TV monitor and mount it at 90 degrees, while simultaneously rotating the source input signal 90 degrees so that the video output appears ...
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Ethernet vs multimedia HDMI cable [closed]
I just bought a tv from my friend. I have n HD box from Comcast. When I use an HDMI cable I bought that says multimedia HDMI cable it doesn't work....but when I use the one that says Ethernet HDMI ...
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3.5 mm vs RCA for home stereo (both unbalanced)
I have two home stereo amplifiers in different rooms. I tried connecting Zone 2 with (the other room) with 50 feet of RCA cable and noticed there was some noise (I live right next to an AM radio tower ...
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The cable of the tv antenna lies on the heater
It might be a silly question, but the cable connected to my tv antenna is lying on my heater in my room.
The heater isn't particularly hot, but I was wondering if it might damage it in the long run.
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Do XLR cables wear out?
Is there any noticeable difference in sound quality if you use a new XLR cable instead of a well-used 10 years old one?
I work at our local church and can borrow a cable from there to do some ...
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How do I test audio cables?
I have dozens and dozens of cables. XLR, 1/4", a few TRS cables, and some adapters and hybrids. Some are less than a few years old, some are decades old, a few may be older than I am. And every so ...
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What is the best way to clean the outside of audio/video cables
What is the best way to clean a cable that has gotten sticky. I know the best thing to do is to not get them sticky in the first place, but after time they get dirty/sticky all by themselves.
Lets ...
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Best cable to connect guitar amp to speaker cabinet?
What's the best 1/4" cable (brand, gauge, etc.) to connect a guitar amp head to a speaker cabinet? I have a run of under 10 feet. I read using an instrument cable can damage the amp and speakers.
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Do audio cable splitters reduce signal quality or add noise?
I'd like to record audio coming out of a DJ mixer that has only one output. So I thought I'd use those 'Y' shaped cable splitter plugs which take the L and R cables as input and output to two. ...
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Can I use a MIDI computer cable as a straight through male-to-male MIDI cable?
I have a UA-4FX USB interface that has one MIDI IN and one MIDI OUT DIN5 connectors.
My Casio keyboard has the same.
I have two MIDI "computer" cables like so:
Is it possible to link this up ...
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What's the best setup to transfer a digital or analog video over 100 ft?
I'm looking for the best (price/quality) solution to send a digital or analog video signal to an lcd tv or beamer over 80 - 100 ft. The input can be hdmi, vga or dvi (all must be possible). The output ...
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Hardware requirements for multiple TV channels (cable TV) digitization
I'm planning to start a service which archives TV video content (at low quality). I'm exploring what hardware and video digitization equipment will be needed.
The TV channels in the geography I'm ...
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Connect 1/4 inch TRS to 1/8 inch stereo input on computer?
Can anyone tell me how to connect my studio monitor speakers with an XLR or 1/4 inch TRS input to my 1/8 inch stereo output on my computer sound card? I don't see any adapters or cords that convert ...
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What exactly does “Ethernet-capable HDMI cable” mean?
What exactly does "Ethernet-capable HDMI cable" mean?
Does this mean I can stream content wirelessly to my projector?
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How to connect two (2) MIDI devices to an Audio Interface with only one (1) MIDI In port?
I have one large keyboard (Roland KR-370 [MIDI IN/OUT]) and a small one with pitch/mod wheel (microKorg [MIDI IN/OUT/THRU) and I'm trying to connect them to my Audio Interface (MOTU Traveler [MIDI ...
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How can I reduce noise with many cables?
I have a home studio with 10 microphones cabled up. These cables all connect from the audio interface to the microphones, and follow generally the same path. I have heard that parallel cables add ...
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Why does my Variable Audio Out not send a signal from my Toshiba 26AV500 TV?
I have a computer hooked up to a Toshiba 26AV500 TV with an HDMI cable. The TV has a Variable Audio Out with RCA cords as well as a Digital Optical Audio-Out, that is hooked up to my amp (which is ...
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Sony TV RCA output into Yamaha HS80M input via RCA male to XLR male: Is it safe?
Title says it all really. Just want to check up before I do this.
I have a spare set of Yamaha HS80M monitors lying around. Rather than just having them sitting on the shelf, I'd like to connect them ...
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Difference between TRS and XLR connectors
Aside from the obvious differences in the physical connectors, is there an advantage to one over the other? Specifically, I am looking to connect powered near-field monitor speakers to my USB audio ...
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Difference between 3.5mm and quarter inch plug?
What's the difference between these two types of plugs? Why do they exist? Why can't all plugs be 3.5mm ?
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Headphone cables: Coiled v.s Straight
What's the difference between the two? Is it just the convenience of one over the other or does it affect sound quality?
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I have two computers with audio output, and I'd like to monitor both, simultaneously, with one set of speakers. What do I need?
I have two computers with audio output, and I'd like to monitor both, simultaneously, with one set of speakers. What do I need?
I know I could feed the line-out of one computer into the line-in of ...
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Mic level or line level for long runs?
When running sound for a group with keyboards and other devices that have balanced outs, I will often run them through the same snake and attach them to the line level input on my mixer. I don't ...
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Neutrik XLR 1/4" Combo Jacks and Phantom Power
For devices that support mic input on the XLR and line level input on the 1/4" parts of one of those Neutrik combo jacks, do I generally need to worry about phantom power being sent to my line-level ...
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CAT5 UTP for Audio?
It is possible to get good performance when sending line level or mic level balanced signals down a lengthy piece of CAT5 UTP? I assume that 4 wires would be used... hot wrapped around ground, and ...
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Maximum length for an unbalanced cable?
Is there a maximum length for an unbalanced audio cable after which you should use balanced?
