If you’re someone who works with professional audio gear, I’m sure you have heard of the terms “line out” and “speaker out.” Have you been wondering about what they are? You are at the right place so read along to find out. But first, let’s start with the basics: What’s the difference between Line Out and Speaker Out? Line Out is an output port meant to deliver line-level signals … more
Line-out and line-in are terms that are commonly used among musicians and instrumentalists alike. These inputs and outputs are found in professional audio devices such as mixers, amplifiers, audio interfaces, etc. Line-in and line-out ports can be found on desktop computers as well. However, a lot of these people struggle to tell the difference between the two. Confusion between line outputs and line inputs usually leads to an improper … more
Are you passionate about learning how to play the guitar and wondering whether you could use your old bass amp for your new guitar? Or maybe you are just looking forward to experimenting with your funky licks at your next gig with a bass amp instead, but don’t exactly know if it would work or not? Let me save you the worry- read on! You can use a bass … more
RCA and 3.5 mm connectors are among these numerous connectors that help you connect, transmit and enjoy audio. These connectors are used by many on a daily basis. However, most people have little to no knowledge about them. This article will shed light on these two connectors. One question, however, that is asked many times is “between RCA and 3.5mm, which sounds better?” There is no noticeable difference in … more
Perhaps you are a guitar player looking to learn the keyboard. And you’re wondering if you can use your existing guitar amp for the keyboard. Or maybe you are a keyboard player playing at a venue that only has a guitar amp available instead of a keyboard amp. Whatever the reason, can you use a guitar amp for a keyboard? You can use a guitar amp for a keyboard. … more
There are many audio cables available today. RCA and 1/4″ cables have stood the test of time. And for many years, both types of cables and connectors are used by many people for different purposes. But between RCA and 1/4 inch cables, which is the better choice? This and more is what you’ll learn in this article. There is no noticeable difference between an RCA and 1/4 inch TS … more
Tuning is an essential part of playing any musical instrument. In the guitar world, locking tuners have become a commonly used feature. Locking tuners eliminate the need to repeatedly wind the string around a post, saving time and energy. Tuners with locking devices are a game-changing invention. Restringing is 100 times easier than winding strings around tuning pegs as with traditional tuners. Locking tuners are designed for easy tuning … more
Perhaps you have a keyboard amp. And you are wondering if you can use it for an electronic drum kit or if you actually need a new amp for it. Here is everything I learned on the subject after some hours of research. You can definitely use a keyboard amp for electronic drums. Keyboard amps are an excellent alternative to drum amps. And that’s because they have a full … more
Mixers and receivers are used in a lot of applications and environments. Some of these include; recording studios, public address systems, televisions, home theater systems, and more. They are a key component in many audio applications. However, many don’t know the difference between the two, and there are some misconceptions about these two audio devices. So after some hours of research, here is every thing I learned about Mixers … more
If you are someone involved in professional audio, then you’re probably familiar with Speakon and XLR connectors and knows when to use them. But for those who aren’t familiar with these two connectors, this is the article for you. I will talk about Speakon and XLR, the differences and address some of the common questions most people have about them. Let’s get into it. Speakon is primarily used for … more