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Can I use a speaker cable as a guitar cable?

AGA - The General FAQ
Nope. You probably won't try this more than once. The cable between your guitar and amp (or effects) has to be shielded to prevent picking up noise (electromagnetic radiation from lights, motors, radio, etc). If you use unshielded cable (such as 99.9999% of all speaker cable) this noise will get amplified and drown out your guitar signal in a horrible flood of sonic mayhem.

Can I use a guitar cable as a speaker cable?

AGA - The General FAQ
Not a good idea. It might work for a while, but it's risky. Especially if you are pushing high power through a cable with a small center conductor, you risk either an open circuit when the conductor dies, or more likely melted insulation as the inner conductor gets hot, resulting in a short circuit. Neither is very good for your amp. Also, the additional capacitance in the cable will adversely affect the impedance your amp sees.

I don't have a speaker cable. Can I use an instrument cable to connect my amp to my speakers?

SWR® - Amplify Your Future™
No. Using instrument cables to connect your speakers can result in intermittent power loss, amp oscillation and speaker damage, as well as rendering the cables useless for any purpose. We recommend using 18-gauge or heavier speaker cables.

What gauge speaker wire should I use in my system?

Amplifier Frequently Asked Questions
For the best speaker damping and least amount of power loss you will want to use the heaviest gauge that is practical. The length of the speaker wire should be considered when considering wire gauge. The shorter the run, the smaller gauge you can use with minimum power and damping factor loss. The longer the run, the heavier gauge you will need to minimize power and damping factor loss. You will also want to consider the size of power amplifier you are using.

More detailed explanation here: CAT5 Straight, Crossover. What is CAT5, which one should I Use?

Network FAQ
A lot of newer switches and Routers have MDX ports (look at your hardware Data Sheet), if such is the case it does not matter this type of port would adapt to the cable.

What is the difference between Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat7 cable?

Computer, Networking, FAQs, Frequently Asked Questions, Comp...
The differences in cable category have to do with the ability for data to flow over it over a distance. Cat5 cable is rated for data at distances of up to 100M. Cat5e cable is rated for up to 350M. Cat6 cable is rated from 550M to 1000M depending on the source of the cable. And Cat7 cable is rated from 700M to 1000M. It should be noted that there is currently no official standard for Cat6 or Cat7, hence the range of distances.

What is a 'Cable Run'?

Drop Amp & Frequently Asked Questions
The 'run' describes the wire that goes from the cable entry point to the cable wall jack in a room in your home. Generally, a run that is greater than 100 feet is referred to as a 'long run' and can be a cause of signal deterioration. Please note that any cable run will cause deterioration. It just becomes more noticeable on a longer run.

What should I use for a center speaker?

FAQ
I have no Home Theater setup. The ORION can certainly be used for a Home Theater, especially when the THOR subwoofer is added. My primary interest is music reproduction and the arrival of discrete multi-channel audio in the form of SACD and DVD-A was driving me to investigate the center channel issue. I have reported on my findings and have no pressing need for either center or surround speakers.

Back to top How do I use the speaker?

Hastings College - Intranet
During a call, press the Monitor softkey, then hang up the handset. (You will be able to hear the call, but you will not be able to talk on the call.)

What UTP cable does Raritan recommend for Paragon, Paragon Ready and Cat5 Reach products?

Knürr AG - Service&Capabilities - FAQ - KVM
Raritan certifies the following Category 5e and 6 UTP cable products for use with its industry-leading computer centre solutions. UTP Category 5e: Belden DataTwist 350 UTP - #1700A – Single-wired, Belden DataTwist 350 Patch - #1752A - stranded. UTP Category 6: Belden MediaTwist - #1872A – Single-wired. The use of non-certified cables can cause an unacceptable impairment of the video and data quality for the user.

Can I use Octopus cards in the Library to do photocopying?

CityU Library - FAQ
Yes, there are photocopying machines that take Octopus cards only. These machines are located in different areas of the Library.

Why should I use the TS 6.0 Headphone System in my home, when I can use my speaker system?

Frequently asked questions
For those who prefer the low cost and high convenience of staying at home to watch movies, the TS 6.0 Headphone System is the only headphone system that allows you to watch your favourite movie at cinema volume level without disturbing the little baby sleeping in your arms, or the your partner in the same room, or your roommate studying in the next room, or the neighbours next door.

Q11) Can I run my amp without any speaker cabinets connected to it?

Ampeg : Frequently Asked Questions
Any Ampeg amplifier with a solid state output (SVT-4PRO, SVT-3PRO, SVT-350H, B-5,4, and 3R) can be used for recording purposes using only the line output to record and without speakers attached to the speaker jacks. The amp must have a speaker load if the amp has a tube output section (SVT-CL, SVT-2PRO, and V-4B), not doing so can result in extensive damage to the amplifier.

Can I use any CAT5 cabling to connect EtherSound Devices?

Welcome to Nexo
NEXO strongly recommends the use of properly shielded CAT5e (or CAT6) cables. UTP (unshielded cable) is NOT suitable. FTP (Foil cable) may be used in moderation but not for long distances (unless properly protected by a good shield). Refer to the user manual for further details.

Since Smart-e's products use Cat5+ cabling can they be connected to an Ethernet network?

Manufacturers of Video Switches, Routers and Extenders.
Smart-e products use the same cable as your network, but cannot be connected into your network in any way.

How do you use the speaker input on the back of the U5?

Avalon - FAQ's
Connect a secondary speaker output from your amp or your speaker cabinet to the SPEAKER INPUT on the rear of the U5.

Can I use the Cabbone with any two speaker cabinets?

Tonebone Cabbone speaker cabinet switcher - Frequently Asked...
Yes. Just make sure you match the amp and speaker impedance so that the amp sees a proper load. If you are not sure about loads, have a look at 'Using the Cabbone' here or consult your dealer for assistance.

Why can't I just use my DSL or cable connection at home to host my website?

Web Hosting Resources
You could use your connection at home to host your website if you really wanted to. The reason people choose to use a webhost is because they have a much faster connection which means that they can provide quicker and more reliable service. This will eliminate your site appearing to be slow during high traffic periods.

What are Cat5 switches?

KVMGalore® - Your KVM Switch Superstore™
Answer: Cat5 KVM switches use Cat5 (or Cat5e, or Cat6) cables instead of conventional (?coax?) KVM cables. Depending on the model, Cat5 cables are typically used to connect the computers and the user stations to the KVM switch. Connection to the computers requires a Cat5 interface module called Computer Interface Module (CIM) or Server Interface Module (SIM), or Specter -- one for each attached computer.

Which should I use with my subwoofer, a mono or stereo cable?

HSU FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
The vast majority of people should use a mono cable (connect it to the SUBWOOFER or LFE output on your receiver). Use stereo cables only with 2-channel stereo preamps.
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