October 2, 2019 | Resources, Sound Reinforcement
What are Planar Magnetic Speakers? The planar magnetic speaker is a type of speaker closely related to the electrostatic speaker. It is nearly identical in radiation concept to an electrostatic loudspeaker, having a large, thin, vertically orientated plastic...
September 25, 2019 | Resources, Sound Reinforcement
Ribbon speakers diaphragm The diaphragm of a ribbon loudspeaker is conductive and it is positioned in a transverse magnetic field. It is also supported at each end. Current flowing along the diaphragm creates a force perpendicular to it. The mechanism produces...
July 16, 2019 | Resources, Sound Reinforcement
Subwoofer 101 Subwoofers present a unique chance to design arrays outside of the ruleset found for full-range speakers. Subwoofer arrays have two unique features that open the door of opportunity. The first is that subwoofers are in separate enclosures that...
March 22, 2019 | Microphones, Resources, Uncategorized
What is a Crystal Microphone? The crystal microphone is the type most widely used in lower cost installations. It has relatively high output level and high impedance. A long cable will reduce the high output voltage available from a crystal microphone...
December 12, 2018 | Resources, Time-Based FX
What is Phase shifting? Phase shifting is essentially in the core of every audio filter or equalizer. For example, all-pass filters are the heart of phase-shifting effects. They can create an artificial stereo from a mono sound source. Flanging effect is...
