New Article "Wall Mounting a Flat-Panel Display" at RAM site.
Mounting a flat-panel display to your wall is not a difficult task. Most Weekend Warriors can accomplish it with the correct tools, basic handyman skills, and a little planning. Wall mounting is an excellent way to take advantage of the flat screen design to eliminate clutter, obtrusive furniture and hide the cables.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Line Level Audio Output Connection for iPod iPhone iPad
One of the pleasures in today's hectic world is to listen and enjoy good music. The old cliché “ Music soothes the savage beast” is not an understatement. Some of my favorite downtime is spent enjoying one of the 2000+ selections on my iPod. The iPod/iPhone/iPad now allows you to carry your entire music library, if you wish, with you on the go. You are virtually unlimited in your listening experience at all times. However, earphones are not my experience of choice. The player is not limited to earphones and by connecting to the docking connector output you can unleash your listening experience.
Connecting to your docking port on your iPod/iPhone/iPad gives you access to an uncompressed music port that will connect to any auto head unit with a 3.5 mm (1/8") auxiliary input, dual left and right RCA's on your home stereo/receiver or professional XLR’r or ¼" audio connections on a soundboard or PA system.
You can also import music from your CD collection in a Lossless audio format for true CD quality sound. My Lossless imports on the iPod are limited to only Miles Davis - Kind of Blue and Herbie Hancock - River: The Joni Letters. Lossless uses a lot of memory and Apple's ACC(Advance Audio Coding) is better than the MP3 audio format and sounds pretty good for most music.
Let's get back to connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad. The docking connector is a true line level connection, which means it is not controlled by your volume and is a steady-state signal. However, equalization settings on the player are still in effect and you can vary the treble and bass, depending on your preference. Of course mine is set for Jazz. At home I use a docking cable with the optional USB cable plugged into an AC outlet to USB 5V adapter for charging. In the car the 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) with optional USB allows charging from the cigarette lighter using USB 5V adapter.
Connecting to your docking port on your iPod/iPhone/iPad gives you access to an uncompressed music port that will connect to any auto head unit with a 3.5 mm (1/8") auxiliary input, dual left and right RCA's on your home stereo/receiver or professional XLR’r or ¼" audio connections on a soundboard or PA system.
You can also import music from your CD collection in a Lossless audio format for true CD quality sound. My Lossless imports on the iPod are limited to only Miles Davis - Kind of Blue and Herbie Hancock - River: The Joni Letters. Lossless uses a lot of memory and Apple's ACC(Advance Audio Coding) is better than the MP3 audio format and sounds pretty good for most music.
Let's get back to connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad. The docking connector is a true line level connection, which means it is not controlled by your volume and is a steady-state signal. However, equalization settings on the player are still in effect and you can vary the treble and bass, depending on your preference. Of course mine is set for Jazz. At home I use a docking cable with the optional USB cable plugged into an AC outlet to USB 5V adapter for charging. In the car the 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) with optional USB allows charging from the cigarette lighter using USB 5V adapter.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Wall mounts for Flat Screen Displays
Wall mounts for Flat Screen Displays
Everywhere you turn there are examples of flat screen displays mounted on a wall, airports, sports bars, restaurants, your buddy's house. They range in size from a small 12 inch LCD to 55 inches Plasma or a newer LED displays, with some weighing over 100 pounds. Plus to complicate the situation, there are just as many variations of mounts available, slim, low-profile, swivel, tilt and adjustable tilt. How do you choose and how much is it going to cost are the two questions asked all the time.
First, let us tackle the question on styles. Choosing the type of mount requires you to take a few factors into consideration. Displays should be viewed at eye level to avoid neck fatigue. When mounting the display above eye level a tilt mount or mounting the display as far from the viewing area as possible is recommended. Distance reduces looking up at a sharp angle. However, for standard tilt mounts as much as 4 inch spacing may be necessary. A corner mount location will require some swiveling and tilting to get the optimal view. Mounting on a wall that can be viewed from the sides require a low-profile mount. This provides a neat side profile view and hides the connections. The newer low-profile mounts only require a 0.31 spacing between the wall and the display. If you are tilting the low profile mount a minimum spacing of 0.75 inches is required between the wall and the display. In addition, some ultra slim low profile mounts have less weight capacities. You want to stay with a high weight capacity fixed or tilt mount for the bigger displays, especially if ultra slim low profile is not a concern.
VESA is a Video Electronics Standards Association, which helps display manufacturers standardize the four holes mounting pattern on the back of the display. Nowadays most manufacturers comply with the standards, but the standard still varies depending on the display size and the manufacturer. Most new displays will comply with VESA whole patterns. The display’s VESA actual requirement is located in the manual.
Wall mounts are constructed from steel. Displays are made from a combination of plastic, metal and electronics. Important because you want the display to stay on the wall, where ever you decide to hang it. Falling of the the wall is not an option. This is not a problem if you attach the mount to the wall properly and the display to the mount properly.
Now that VESA makes it simple to match the display pattern with the proper mount designed, one more critical factor is the display's weight. A steel mount will specify the maximum load weight. As we stated, an average 50-inch displays will weigh 70 to 80 pounds and some older plasmas as much as 100 pounds. Remember the mounts are steel and most will support the weight they are designed to carry. The critical component is the wall and the structure of the wall to support the weight. If you are mounting a heavy display unit on a wall, make sure the wall is structurally sound, follow the mounting directions and you will not have any problems.
Finally, how much should you pay for a wall mount? This will depend on the profile, swivel, and tilt requirements. You do not need a name brand mount, unless you have a specific design problem. These are steel mounts and as long as you matched them to the display’s mounting specifications, adhere to weight limits and install them properly, they will perform as design. So save your money and put the savings into upgrading the display, adding a Blu Ray or surround sound system, which are more important for a full high def experience.
Everywhere you turn there are examples of flat screen displays mounted on a wall, airports, sports bars, restaurants, your buddy's house. They range in size from a small 12 inch LCD to 55 inches Plasma or a newer LED displays, with some weighing over 100 pounds. Plus to complicate the situation, there are just as many variations of mounts available, slim, low-profile, swivel, tilt and adjustable tilt. How do you choose and how much is it going to cost are the two questions asked all the time.
First, let us tackle the question on styles. Choosing the type of mount requires you to take a few factors into consideration. Displays should be viewed at eye level to avoid neck fatigue. When mounting the display above eye level a tilt mount or mounting the display as far from the viewing area as possible is recommended. Distance reduces looking up at a sharp angle. However, for standard tilt mounts as much as 4 inch spacing may be necessary. A corner mount location will require some swiveling and tilting to get the optimal view. Mounting on a wall that can be viewed from the sides require a low-profile mount. This provides a neat side profile view and hides the connections. The newer low-profile mounts only require a 0.31 spacing between the wall and the display. If you are tilting the low profile mount a minimum spacing of 0.75 inches is required between the wall and the display. In addition, some ultra slim low profile mounts have less weight capacities. You want to stay with a high weight capacity fixed or tilt mount for the bigger displays, especially if ultra slim low profile is not a concern.
VESA is a Video Electronics Standards Association, which helps display manufacturers standardize the four holes mounting pattern on the back of the display. Nowadays most manufacturers comply with the standards, but the standard still varies depending on the display size and the manufacturer. Most new displays will comply with VESA whole patterns. The display’s VESA actual requirement is located in the manual.
Wall mounts are constructed from steel. Displays are made from a combination of plastic, metal and electronics. Important because you want the display to stay on the wall, where ever you decide to hang it. Falling of the the wall is not an option. This is not a problem if you attach the mount to the wall properly and the display to the mount properly.
Now that VESA makes it simple to match the display pattern with the proper mount designed, one more critical factor is the display's weight. A steel mount will specify the maximum load weight. As we stated, an average 50-inch displays will weigh 70 to 80 pounds and some older plasmas as much as 100 pounds. Remember the mounts are steel and most will support the weight they are designed to carry. The critical component is the wall and the structure of the wall to support the weight. If you are mounting a heavy display unit on a wall, make sure the wall is structurally sound, follow the mounting directions and you will not have any problems.
Finally, how much should you pay for a wall mount? This will depend on the profile, swivel, and tilt requirements. You do not need a name brand mount, unless you have a specific design problem. These are steel mounts and as long as you matched them to the display’s mounting specifications, adhere to weight limits and install them properly, they will perform as design. So save your money and put the savings into upgrading the display, adding a Blu Ray or surround sound system, which are more important for a full high def experience.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Compression Connectors and Tools
There are three things you want when installing an audio/video system, so you can get to the job of enjoying the finish results.
1. It should be easy
2. Work properly
3. Last forever, without any problem.
Compression connectors matched with the right coaxial cables are designed to provide all of these.
The connectors are available in three primary styles, which will fit the needs of consumer, professional and commercial applications. RCA connectors are the most common and found on most consumer audio/video electronic products. For broadband and CATV, you will see the F connector. Professional and commercial installations used BNC connectors.
Two types of coaxial cables RG-6 and RG-59 are found in 90% of the installations. Old installs used RG-59 for common house runs. The RG-6 is popular today and my favorite. RG-6 is a 18 gauge single conductor solid or stranded wire. Solid conductors offer the best properties and are easy to use with compression connectors. RG-6 works for audio and video, both digital and the older analog signals. The larger 18 gauge is also good for longer runs.
Terminating RCA's, F’s or BNC connectors to RG-6 is a four step process and requires only three tools, cable cutter, coaxial stripper and a compression crimping tool. A small curved jaw cutter does a nice clean cut without deforming the cable. However, any sharp wire cutters will work that are designed to handle up to 12gauge wire. The coaxial strippers are connector specific and cable specific. Liberty offers a complete CM-TOOL-PAC that includes all the tools with a case for easy storage.
The one piece all metal connectors from Liberty and White Sands Engineering are high quality great value products. They are an all-metal design rugged and can handle tough conditions. Instructions for terminating connectors are simple. Details on terminating the connectors are available online. The Liberty connectors have a nice color-coded feature to allow you to confirm you are using the correct connected with the cable.
Cables made with these connectors and coaxial cable, will work on the following applications left/right audio, composite video, component video, subwoofer, S/PDIF, CATV or HD SDI. In other words they will work for just about every audio or video application you require. What is the down side? None!
On your next electronics install project check out the compression connector products and you will be pleasantly surprised, how easy and fast you will be enjoying your listening or viewing experience and not worrying about problems for years to come.
1. It should be easy
2. Work properly
3. Last forever, without any problem.
Compression connectors matched with the right coaxial cables are designed to provide all of these.
The connectors are available in three primary styles, which will fit the needs of consumer, professional and commercial applications. RCA connectors are the most common and found on most consumer audio/video electronic products. For broadband and CATV, you will see the F connector. Professional and commercial installations used BNC connectors.
Two types of coaxial cables RG-6 and RG-59 are found in 90% of the installations. Old installs used RG-59 for common house runs. The RG-6 is popular today and my favorite. RG-6 is a 18 gauge single conductor solid or stranded wire. Solid conductors offer the best properties and are easy to use with compression connectors. RG-6 works for audio and video, both digital and the older analog signals. The larger 18 gauge is also good for longer runs.
Terminating RCA's, F’s or BNC connectors to RG-6 is a four step process and requires only three tools, cable cutter, coaxial stripper and a compression crimping tool. A small curved jaw cutter does a nice clean cut without deforming the cable. However, any sharp wire cutters will work that are designed to handle up to 12gauge wire. The coaxial strippers are connector specific and cable specific. Liberty offers a complete CM-TOOL-PAC that includes all the tools with a case for easy storage.The one piece all metal connectors from Liberty and White Sands Engineering are high quality great value products. They are an all-metal design rugged and can handle tough conditions. Instructions for terminating connectors are simple. Details on terminating the connectors are available online. The Liberty connectors have a nice color-coded feature to allow you to confirm you are using the correct connected with the cable.
Cables made with these connectors and coaxial cable, will work on the following applications left/right audio, composite video, component video, subwoofer, S/PDIF, CATV or HD SDI. In other words they will work for just about every audio or video application you require. What is the down side? None!
On your next electronics install project check out the compression connector products and you will be pleasantly surprised, how easy and fast you will be enjoying your listening or viewing experience and not worrying about problems for years to come.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Digital to Analog - What do I really need ?
We get many questions a day regarding the differences between part #'s GTVDD2AA & GTVDIGAUD2AAUD. What really is the difference, What do you really need?
Part # GTVDD2AA (the decoder) is the most compatible and takes all of the channels and puts them onto the stereo output. This unit will accept PCM or bitstream.
Part # GTVDIGAUD2AAUD only outputs the two stereo channels onto the two stereo channels. This unit MUST be used with a device that outputs PCM.
PCM Definition: PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation. PCM technology is a means by which standard audio signals (which are represented by waveforms) are converted to digital audio signals (which are represented by 1's and 0's - much like computer data) with little, or no, compression. The method of audio conversion is used on most digital audio formats, including CDs and DVD-Audio, and is also used to some extent in Blu-ray and HD-DVD applications. The PCM signal is converted back to analog form for distribution to loudspeakers. PCM, although digital in nature, should not be confused with a Dolby Digital or DTS Bitstream, which is compressed, and digitally encoded in a different manner than PCM. However, Dolby Digital and DTS encoded audio signals can be decoded into PCM signals and transferred via HDMI to a growing number of Home Theater Receivers for further processing and amplification. This is common in most Blu-ray and HD-DVD player applications.
Part # GTVDD2AA (the decoder) is the most compatible and takes all of the channels and puts them onto the stereo output. This unit will accept PCM or bitstream.
Part # GTVDIGAUD2AAUD only outputs the two stereo channels onto the two stereo channels. This unit MUST be used with a device that outputs PCM.
PCM Definition: PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation. PCM technology is a means by which standard audio signals (which are represented by waveforms) are converted to digital audio signals (which are represented by 1's and 0's - much like computer data) with little, or no, compression. The method of audio conversion is used on most digital audio formats, including CDs and DVD-Audio, and is also used to some extent in Blu-ray and HD-DVD applications. The PCM signal is converted back to analog form for distribution to loudspeakers. PCM, although digital in nature, should not be confused with a Dolby Digital or DTS Bitstream, which is compressed, and digitally encoded in a different manner than PCM. However, Dolby Digital and DTS encoded audio signals can be decoded into PCM signals and transferred via HDMI to a growing number of Home Theater Receivers for further processing and amplification. This is common in most Blu-ray and HD-DVD player applications.
Bitstream Definition: A Bitstream refers to binary bits of information (1's and 0's) transferred from one device to another. However, in Home Theater applications, Bitstream refers to a digitally-encoded Dolby Digital or DTS-related compressed audio signal from a source component (such as a DVD, Blu-ray, or HD-DVD player, HD-Cable, or HD-Satellite Box) to a Preamp/Processor (either standalone or built into a Home Theater Receiver) for decoding and distribution to the amplifier stage for final sound reproduction, in analog form, by the loudspeakers. The Bitstream can be sent via Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial, or HDMI interface.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
FREE SHIPPING and iPod HD Audio Cable SALE!
RAM is giving away FREE SHIPPING on ALL Orders* starting TODAY!
Plus, our well reviewed High End iPod/iPhone/iPad Docking connector Audio Cables are on Blowout sale for 3 and 6 foot lengths!
Starting from:
your sale price: : $21.99
Custom Series iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch Docking connector cable to 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini plug, up to 6 feet long. Super Sale - 3 foot Cable is on SALE for $21.99!
select
Starting from:
your sale price: : $26.99
Custom Series iPod and iPhone Docking connector to Dual RCA, High-quality stereo audio cable, up to 6 feet long*.Super Sale: 6 foot cable is on SALE for $26.99*(Free Ground Shipping on ALL ORDERS, in Continental USA, Bulk Cable, Antennas and Display Wall Mounts excluded)
Monday, October 11, 2010
WIN an iPod Nano!
WIN an iPod Nano!
During the month of October, we are giving our customers an opportunity to WIN an Apple iPod Nano and our new iPro RCA combination cable set!!!
Our iPro cables will connect any iPod/iPhone/iPad to most auto, boat or home audio systems. Simply rate us on either Reseller Ratings or Projector Central, enter your order number or just send us an email (no purchase required) and we will automatically enter you into the contest, nothing else is required. The Winner will be announced the first week of November. Here is your opportunity to let us know how we are doing and enter to win a free portable digital audio player package. Rate us on both sites and double your chances to win!
Good Luck!
During the month of October, we are giving our customers an opportunity to WIN an Apple iPod Nano and our new iPro RCA combination cable set!!!Our iPro cables will connect any iPod/iPhone/iPad to most auto, boat or home audio systems. Simply rate us on either Reseller Ratings or Projector Central, enter your order number or just send us an email (no purchase required) and we will automatically enter you into the contest, nothing else is required. The Winner will be announced the first week of November. Here is your opportunity to let us know how we are doing and enter to win a free portable digital audio player package. Rate us on both sites and double your chances to win!
Good Luck!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sale on our newest HDMI Cables!
Sale on our newest HDMI Cables!
Our latest version of our acclaimed HDMI Elite Series cables are ready to connect all of your HDMI 1.4 devices. The Perfect choice for the new 3D HDTV's they are optimized for the high bandwidth necessary for 3D applications, and support all HDMI 1.4 features including Ethernet.
Why Silver Plated Copper?
HDMI signals are high frequency large bandwidth video signals. These signals have a characteristic of traveling on the surface of the wire. Silver plating is a better conductor, reduces copper surface oxidization and solders better to a gold contact, since they are both noble metals. Our HDMI cables will perform the same for many years from day one.
Features
· Solid Conductor for Best Conductivity
· Silver Plated for the Ultimate in High Frequency Conductivity and non-degradation over time
· Solid Conductor, Silver Plated on all conductors, not just TMDS pairs,
for the ultimate in perfectly "timed" cables.
· Category 2 high speed cable - supports 4k resolution.
· 3D Capable
· Supports 120, 240 frames per second refresh rate.
· Tested to 10.2 gigabit bandwidth.
· Dolby TrueHD , Deep Color and x.v Color spaces - giving billions of colors.
· Supports Audio return channel
· Supports Content type
· Supports Ethernet over HDMI
· Carefully manufactured to provide consistent Characteristic Impedance
for short or long cables.
· The connectors and cables are molded and jacketed for the best long range dependability, rather than appearance.
· High quality Gold plating on all electrical contacts for long lasting reliability.
· Tested and certified for HDMI 1.4 compliance.
Check out our new Sale Prices!
Our latest version of our acclaimed HDMI Elite Series cables are ready to connect all of your HDMI 1.4 devices. The Perfect choice for the new 3D HDTV's they are optimized for the high bandwidth necessary for 3D applications, and support all HDMI 1.4 features including Ethernet.
Why Silver Plated Copper?
HDMI signals are high frequency large bandwidth video signals. These signals have a characteristic of traveling on the surface of the wire. Silver plating is a better conductor, reduces copper surface oxidization and solders better to a gold contact, since they are both noble metals. Our HDMI cables will perform the same for many years from day one.
Features
· Solid Conductor for Best Conductivity
· Silver Plated for the Ultimate in High Frequency Conductivity and non-degradation over time
· Solid Conductor, Silver Plated on all conductors, not just TMDS pairs,
for the ultimate in perfectly "timed" cables.
· Category 2 high speed cable - supports 4k resolution.
· 3D Capable
· Supports 120, 240 frames per second refresh rate.
· Tested to 10.2 gigabit bandwidth.
· Dolby TrueHD , Deep Color and x.v Color spaces - giving billions of colors.
· Supports Audio return channel
· Supports Content type
· Supports Ethernet over HDMI
· Carefully manufactured to provide consistent Characteristic Impedance
for short or long cables.
· The connectors and cables are molded and jacketed for the best long range dependability, rather than appearance.
· High quality Gold plating on all electrical contacts for long lasting reliability.
· Tested and certified for HDMI 1.4 compliance.
Check out our new Sale Prices!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Planet Waves Music Cables on Sale now at RAM Electronics
Planet Waves is well known for their Extremely high quality Music cables and adapters as well as their "Instant Cable System" for making Musical Instrument Cables and Audio/Video Cables.
Planet Waves' acclaimed solderless connector system, famous for its reliability and easy assembly. It's so simple; anyone can do it. Just cut the cable to length, twist on the connector and fasten down the set screw!
Planet Waves' acclaimed solderless connector system, famous for its reliability and easy assembly. It's so simple; anyone can do it. Just cut the cable to length, twist on the connector and fasten down the set screw!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
CePro: HDBaseT Cat 5 Technology is Useful, but No 'HDMI Killer'
Great Article on CE Pro Today:
HDBaseT Cat 5 Technology is Useful, but No ‘HDMI Killer’
Great article about HDBaseT and all the hype about it replacing HDMI. Not so fast, there bubba!Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Connecting a Camcorder with a DV connector to a Computer
Support Q&A
I have a camcorder with a little "DV" connector on it. How do I connect it to my computer?
Does your computer have Firewire (IEEE-1394)? That is what you'll need.
The only way to add this to a computer that doesn't have it is by adding an internal PCI or PCI Express cards (for a Desktop) or a PC Card or Express card (for a laptop).
Please see here:
Firewire Cards
If you have Firewire, you'll just need a cable.
The DV connector on a camcorder is always a "4-pin" Firewire connector. On a Desktop, the connector is typically a 6-pin Firewire connector, although new computers may have the 9-pin Firewire 800 connector.
Firewire Cables
Monday, July 12, 2010
Multitrack Tape to Computer Audio
Support Q&A
Question: What do I need to record mixdowns from my multitrack Tape recorder to my computer to burn DVD's or put on Myspace?
Recording from a Multitrack Tape recorder to a Computer for burning to CD's or uploading to the Internet.
Is your current sound card of good enough quality to capture the recordings from the Tape Deck, or do you need something better? Most built-in sound cards are pretty bad and will effect the distortion and noise levels of your recordings. Of coarse this is the least expensive way to get things connected and start recording.
Cables and adapters:
Most Multitrack Tape Recorders have XLR or 1/4" mixdown outputs, although some use RCA connectors in addition to, or instead.
Stereo 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cables
3.5mm to Stereo RCA cables
1/4" to RCA patch cables
If you were to get an upgrade audio interface, would you want to use USB, Firewire or an internal PCI card?
An internal PCI card is harder to install, of coarse but you get lots of sound quality per dollar. Firewire is usually considered second best, but not all computers have firewire, so that can be a problem. The only way to add firewire is with an internal card. USB audio interfaces can be USB 1.x or USB 2.0 compliant. The more I/O on the box the more you'll need the extra speed of a USB 2.0 device.
Examples of Audio Interfaces:
USB:
M-Audio Fast Track USB
M-Audio Mobile Pre USB
Firewire:
M-Audio FireWire Solo
M-Audio Firewire 410
Presonus FireStudio Mobile
PCI:
M-Audio Audiophile 2496
M-Audio Audiophile 192
All these interfaces come with "Light" versions of software that should handle any kind of basic recording from Stereo Sources like tape decks.
Most Multitrack Tape recorders also have pre-mix outputs for each channel. If you want to capture all of those tracks discreetly, so you can mix and manipulate tracks individually on the computer, then you need a more expensive audio interface with four or more Inputs and Outputs.
Note: The amount of Inputs and Outputs advertised for audio interfaces is very often confusing and misleading. Check to make sure the interface actually physically has the number of inputs and outputs of the actual type you need!
Question: What do I need to record mixdowns from my multitrack Tape recorder to my computer to burn DVD's or put on Myspace?
Recording from a Multitrack Tape recorder to a Computer for burning to CD's or uploading to the Internet.
Is your current sound card of good enough quality to capture the recordings from the Tape Deck, or do you need something better? Most built-in sound cards are pretty bad and will effect the distortion and noise levels of your recordings. Of coarse this is the least expensive way to get things connected and start recording.
Cables and adapters:
Most Multitrack Tape Recorders have XLR or 1/4" mixdown outputs, although some use RCA connectors in addition to, or instead.
Stereo 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cables
3.5mm to Stereo RCA cables
1/4" to RCA patch cables
If you were to get an upgrade audio interface, would you want to use USB, Firewire or an internal PCI card?
An internal PCI card is harder to install, of coarse but you get lots of sound quality per dollar. Firewire is usually considered second best, but not all computers have firewire, so that can be a problem. The only way to add firewire is with an internal card. USB audio interfaces can be USB 1.x or USB 2.0 compliant. The more I/O on the box the more you'll need the extra speed of a USB 2.0 device.
Examples of Audio Interfaces:
USB:
M-Audio Fast Track USB
M-Audio Mobile Pre USB
Firewire:
M-Audio FireWire Solo
M-Audio Firewire 410
Presonus FireStudio Mobile
PCI:
M-Audio Audiophile 2496
M-Audio Audiophile 192
All these interfaces come with "Light" versions of software that should handle any kind of basic recording from Stereo Sources like tape decks.
Most Multitrack Tape recorders also have pre-mix outputs for each channel. If you want to capture all of those tracks discreetly, so you can mix and manipulate tracks individually on the computer, then you need a more expensive audio interface with four or more Inputs and Outputs.
Note: The amount of Inputs and Outputs advertised for audio interfaces is very often confusing and misleading. Check to make sure the interface actually physically has the number of inputs and outputs of the actual type you need!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
iPRO Link - New Pro series Cables for iPad, iPod or iPhone!
Introducing our new iPRO Link Series of iPad, iPod and iPhone cables
The all new High Definition Audio Cable series from RAM Electronics!
The iPRO Link Line is a modular Professional line of cables with locking replaceable ends that allow you to switch between 3.5mm Stereo mini plug, Dual RCA, Dual 1/4" phone plugs, and dual XLR plugs. Perfect for connecting to Studio or PA mixing boards, DJ Gear, Home Recording Equipment, Guitar Amps, Radio/TV Station equipment, or your Car!
The iPRO Link series is the most versatile connection system for getting Audio out of your iPad/iPod/iPhone on the Planet!
Available in both USB Sync and charge versions and Standard version.
iPRO Link Standard
iPRO Link USB Sync and Charge
iPRO Link Adapters:
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
New HDMI Cables for 3D and Ethernet
In stock and shipping!
HDMI High Speed Cables with Ethernet are 3D Ready
Our latest version of our acclaimed HDMI Elite Series cables are ready to connect all of your HDMI 1.4 devices. The Perfect choice for the new 3D HDTV's they are optimized for the high bandwidth necessary for 3D applications, and support all HDMI 1.4 features including Ethernet. HDMI signals are high frequency large bandwidth video signals. These signals have a characteristic of traveling on the surface of the wire. Silver plating is a better conductor, reduces copper surface oxidization and solders better to a gold contact, since they are both noble metals. Our HDMI cables will perform the same for many years from day one.
Features
• Solid Conductor for Best Conductivity
• Silver Plated for the Ultimate in High Frequency Conductivity and non-degradation over time
• Solid Conductor, Silver Plated on all conductors, not just TMDS pairs,
for the ultimate in perfectly "timed" cables.
• Category 2 high speed cable - supports 4k resolution.
• 3D Capable
• Supports 120, 240 frames per second refresh rate.
• Tested to 10.2 gigabit bandwidth.
• Dolby TrueHD , Deep Color and x.v Color spaces - giving billions of colors.
• Supports Audio return channel
• Supports Content type
• Supports Ethernet over HDMI
• Carefully manufactured to provide consistent Characteristic Impedance
for short or long cables.
• The connectors and cables are molded and jacketed for the best long range dependability, rather than appearance.
• High quality Gold plating on all electrical contacts for long lasting reliability.
• Tested and certified for HDMI 1.4 compliance.
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