Power amp

[thevirus5085]

I know.. I know... I am an idiot but can you please tell me what a power amp is and does and what it woudl be used for in recording.


.... I understand if you dont answer but it would help a lot...

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[Blue Bear Sound]

A power amp will supply signal to passive speakers/monitors. It could also drive a guitar cab.... basically anything involving speakers (passive, not active).

[thevirus5085]

Originally posted by Blue Bear Sound
A power amp will supply signal to passive speakers/monitors. It could also drive a guitar cab.... basically anything involving speakers (passive, not active).

thanks man.

-conor-

[The Green Hornet]

Yo Virus:

I'd like to add a few words to what the Bear told you.

You can also use an integrated power amp, Like the Yam 592 AX.

This amp has power and it will let you plug in two tape decks, a CD, Phone, am/fm if you want it, and has a clear through switch to cancel any color from the amp. You can record either way from the tape decks. The is also an AUX plug in and you can plug in two sets of monitors. I have monitors and commercial hi/fi speakers attached and I can turn on one set or both or shut them both off.

Other power amps usually only serve the speakers/monitors. Depends how you like to set up your rig.

Green Hornet

[thevirus5085]

Originally posted by The Green Hornet
Yo Virus:

I'd like to add a few words to what the Bear told you.

You can also use an integrated power amp, Like the Yam 592 AX.

This amp has power and it will let you plug in two tape decks, a CD, Phone, am/fm if you want it, and has a clear through switch to cancel any color from the amp. You can record either way from the tape decks. The is also an AUX plug in and you can plug in two sets of monitors. I have monitors and commercial hi/fi speakers attached and I can turn on one set or both or shut them both off.

Other power amps usually only serve the speakers/monitors. Depends how you like to set up your rig.

Green Hornet

Whoa.... great information. I am not sure what I want to do yet... but I am considering what you just mentioned.

[thevirus5085]

Another question now....

what is a tape deck and would I need it if I am using the VF160?

[The Green Hornet]

Yo Virus:

A tape deck is a tape recorder. I know that almost everyone burns CD's today. So do I. But, I find my tape decks an asset in many ways. Sometimes I'm in a hurry and just need to send someone a copy of something, Voila -- tape works.

Before I got into doing CD's, I used to run my recordings to tape but of course, CD's are better.

Look at the Sony ES model tape decks as they are very good but a JVC dual tape deck will serve you well for less money.

Green Hornet

[Derek Verner]

A tape deck differs from a tape recorder in that the former usually lacks a power amplifier and the latter includes one (or two) and sometimes speakers, as well. However, the terms are often used interchangeably.

[The Green Hornet]

Yea, verily Derek:]

I have two tape decks -- they are amped by the Yam integrated box.

Green Hornet

[thevirus5085]

wow thanks for the information!

I think I will be investing in a tape deck sometime soon.

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