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Q10) Can I use an instrument cable (shielded) to connect my amp to my speakers?

Ampeg : Frequently Asked Questions
No. Using instrument cable to hook up your speakers can cause intermittent power loss, cause your amp to oscillate and damage the amp and/or your speakers. Please use 18 gauge cable or heavier (16, 14, or 12).

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.

Can I connect your subwoofers to my computer or computer speakers?

HSU FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
It is relatively easy to connect a HSU subwoofer to certain computer sound cards. These sound cards have a dedicated subwoofer output. Without a subwoofer output on the card, it is still possible to hook up a VTF or STF-3 subwoofer, since these subwoofers have stereo inputs. Use a Radio Shack splitter/adapter (one 1/8-inch stereo male to two 1/8-inch stereo female). Take the stereo 1/8-inch output from the computer sound card.

Is your DMX cable shielded/UL Listed?

TMB FAQ
Yes and No: All ProPlex Data cables are shielded. The ProPlex "T" series is "UL Recognized" and as such is suitable for permanent installations, however it is not "UL Listed". Typically, Listed status is only a necessity for cables which carry Mains Voltage.

Do you have to use a special amp with ECLIPSE speakers?

FAQ
You can use amplifiers made by other makers, but the transitional characteristics of ECLIPSE system components, including the amplifier, are all optimised to faithfully reproduce the characteristics of the source sound. From this point of view, it is better to use an Eclipse amplifier.

Can I connect a guitar amp head to the JDV without speakers?

Radial JDV active direct box FAQ
No. The JDV is not a load box. This means that you must connect the amp to a load 1st (like a speaker) and then you can connect the JDV to the load.

What kind of shielded wire should I use?

Common Questions Beginners Ask and their Answers
If you can get it, single conductor with shield - RG-174 Belden wire. Very good and it's flexible too.

Should I use ChatterBlocker with headphones or speakers?

ChatterBlocker - Frequently Asked Questions
For especially loud conversations, ChatterBlocker may be more effective over headphones. However, prolonged headphone listening can be uncomfortable and can cause hearing fatigue. Often, ChatterBlocker can be surprisingly effective over speakers at low to moderate levels, without disturbing your neighbors.

Can I use my own cables to connect my Mission AV satellite speakers?

Mission - FAQ
Yes is the simple answer although you will need to purchase a plug adapter which has a moulded 2-way terminal block at one end and a polarised connector for plugging into your satellite or subwoofer at the other. These can be obtained from your local Mission dealer or, if you prefer, directly from Mission on +44 (0)1480 452561 or spares@mission.co.uk Back to Top

What speakers do you recommend for use with your mini-amp circuits?

runoffgroove.com FAQ
While the Ruby, Little Gem, and Little Gem MkII practice amps can be used with any speakers, best results are achieved with full-size speakers intended for use with guitar amps. The amps will work well with an total impedance of 4, 8, or 16 ohms. We've tried hi-fi speakers, clock-radio speakers, and auto speakers - they just can't cut it. For me, using anything other than a speaker designed for the frequencies of an electric guitar produced sounds more like a toy than an actual amp.

How can I connect the unit to my speakers?

MP3 Jukebox Player Frequency Asked Questions
The audio output is a standard line-out 3.5mm stereo jack, with an AC voltage of 1-2V. This can connected directly to the auxiliary input of most HIFI amplifiers, in place of a CD player. There are also four solder points on the PCB for 'hard wiring' audio. See the manual for more details. Another useful gadget is an FM stereo transmitter, which can be used to broadcast the audio output from the player to nearby radios and/or HIFI receivers.

Q1: How long of a cable can I use to connect my device?

USB.org - FAQ: Cables, Connectors, and Networking
A1: In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).

What type of cable should I use to connect my laptop to the primary master?

Welcome to Nexo
You must use a crossover patch lead. Do not use the same CAT5 straight cable that you use for the rest of the network.

Can I use a twisted pair crossover cable to connect two 100vg hubs together?

ProCurve Networking by HP - Support - FAQs
No. Since 100vg technology uses all 8 wires "straight-through" for high speed transmission, crossover cables cannot be used. Uplink and downlink ports exist on 100vg hubs to allow the hubs to be connected using "straight-through" cables.

How do you connect the LC-8 or LC-16 to a computer? Do you use a Cat 5 cable?

Frequently Asked Questions - Light Controllers
ANSWER: Yes, you can use Cat 5 cables to connect things together (PC to LC unit and LC unit to LC unit). There are two options to do this: Purchase adapters for each LC unit and then RJ45 splitters for each board you wish to connect to. We will start selling these items on our store shortly. Example:

What can you use to connect two series lengths of TraceTek cable to wire through the wet areas?

Aquilar Ltd - A complete leak detection solution.
Use jumper cables, and we recommend using a weighted length to separate meter readings. Jumper cable does not added significantly to the total circuit length until 300 metres of jumper (will equal 1 metres of sensor cable. The TraceTek Portable Test Box does not have a specification or data sheet. It is used to test TraceTek cables for breaks and the presence and location of water (liquids) and contamination on the cables.

What kind of cable do I use to connect to a channel bank?

SpiderMUX - Frequently Asked Questions
You will need a RJ-11 cable for phone connection and UTP CAT-5 cable for connecting SpiderMUX in the Ethernet network.

Can I use a Mac hardware handshaking cable to connect a modem to my Next hardware?

Mac-Next FAQ
This is now a YMMV issue. In most 68K Macs, the serial control chip supports RS-422. Nine-pin 'GeoPort' Macs (including PPC 601 and 604 cpu PowerMacs) support RS-232/RS-422. a rule of thumb: old-style, generic "Mac modem cables" do not support hardware handshaking (even for Macs), while most current 'Mac-compatible' modems ship with a HHSK cable wired for Mac serial port pin-outs (see above).

How do I connect the power Inverter? What size cable should I use, and is it included?

FAQ-Inverters
The small power inverters (350 watts and under) come with a cigarette lighter adapter, and may be plugged into your car's lighter socket. The small units also come with cables that can be clamped directly to a battery. If you want an DC to AC power inverter that will plug into your cigarette lighter, you must choose one that is 350 watts or less. Larger DC to AC power inverters (500 watts and over) must be hard-wired directly to a battery.

Can I use a coaxial cable to connect The Edge server to the television?

FAQ | Dental Patient Education from CAESY Education Systems
Yes, but you will need an RF modulator (radio frequency modulator). RF modulators are available at many electronics stores, including RadioShack.
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