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Re: [Doepfer_a100] Re: Extreme newbie question

2005-03-17 by Kim Johnsson

Bakis Sirros & selfoscillate wrote:

> it is sure that you cannot damage your a100 if you
> input to it up to +15 to -15 volts.(maybe up to
> 18volts also? i'm not sure).
 > as long as you only use audio signals and control
 > voltages from audio gear or midi-to-cv interfaces,
 > you should be on the safe side.

So basically a bit of common sense does the trick. And a voltage meter, 
if the previous fails.

> also, try not to connect outputs to outputs. it is not
> a good thing if you do this with high output voltages.

This sounds reasonable.

> but WITHIN the a100 modules, even if you connect an
> output to an output you cannot damage the a100.

OK, that's a reassuring piece of information. This I suspected, though.

> you should also take care that you only use mono cables
 > for patching your a100 modules.

I don't quite understand why (extreme electricity newbie as well), but 
I'll keep that in mind. Not having any stereo cables that fit also 
helps, of course.

Thanks for the info,

	Kim

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