LINKS
INSTRUCTION
STRINGS
ACCESSORIES
MUSIC
| Visit Our Catalog at SteelGuitarShopper.com |

The Steel Guitar Forum

FAQ Search Join Private Messages Profile Log in


Post new topic high impedence to low impedence
Reply to topic
Forum Index > Electronics Next oldest topic :: Next newest topic
Author Topic:  high impedence to low impedence
John Walls


From:
Effingham, Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2013 9:00 am    
Reply with quote
Do I need a transformer or any device to use a high impedence mic to low impedence connection?

thanks in advance, John W.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Tim Marcus


From:
San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2013 9:55 am    
Reply with quote
yes

the general rule is low to high - you can run a garden hose into a firehose but you can't run a firehose into a garden hose
_________________
Milkmansound.com
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Stephen Cowell


From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2013 9:55 am     Re: high impedence to low impedence
Reply with quote
John Walls wrote:
Do I need a transformer or any device to use a high impedence mic to low impedence connection?


Yes. You can either use passive (a line transformer) or active (a preamp) to do the job. The transformer works fine for a low-impedance mic input... if you're trying to drive a home stereo tape-deck input you'll need more drive, so a preamp is called for. All low-impedance connections are not created equal!

Normally the transformer is available at your local Radio Shack... pay attention to the 'sex' of the connectors on each end so you get what you need.
_________________
Too much junk to list... always getting more.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
J J Harmon

 

From:
Reynolds, GA 31076
Post  Posted 7 Mar 2013 11:06 am    
Reply with quote
DI box
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Forum Index > Electronics Next oldest topic :: Next newest topic
Post new topic Reply to topic

All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  
Please review our Forum Rules and Policies
Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction, and steel guitar accessories
www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

The Steel Guitar Forum
148 S. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425 USA

Click Here to Send a Donation

Email SteelGuitarForum@gmail.com for technical support.


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group

BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for Band-in-a-Box
by Jim Baron