Chapter 12

Lines and interconnection

This chapter is concerned with the interconnection of analogue audio signals, and the solving of problems concerned with analogue interfacing. It is not intended to cover digital interfacing systems here, since this subject is adequately covered in Chapter 10. The proper interconnection of analogue audio signals, and an understanding of the principles of balanced and unbalanced lines, is vital to the maintenance of high quality in an audio system, and will remain important for many years notwithstanding the growing usage of digital systems.

Transformers

Mains transformers are widely used throughout the electrical and electronics industries, usually to convert the 240 V AC mains voltage to a rather lower voltage. ...

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