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Re: 1/4 1/8 converter?

2005-04-26 by boward_k

This explains!!
Thanks alot Mr.Sfrules!!!
/Boward
> 
> I'm not sure I understand this thread.
> 
> What do you mean by +-15v into/out of +-12v?
> ...and do you really mean to use a 1/4 to 1/8 converter?
> 
> Generally, when builders say +-15v or +-12v, they mean the power 
supply.
>  For the most part you would never take the power out or in via a 
1/4 or 1/8.
> 
> If you are assembling a hybrid system, using the wrong power 
supply for
> any particular module could be fatal to the module.
> 
> But if you are talking about porting module signals (control 
voltages or
> oscillator signals) from one module to another of a different 
builder,
> it should not make much difference.
> 
> Be prepared to attenuate signals because it is possible to 
overdrive or
> fry components. 
> But with care, damage like that is just not all that common...
> 
> Clarification, please?
> 
> sfrules 
> (proving, once again, that a little knowledge is a dangerous 
thing, 
> especially if it is erroneous...)

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