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Nov 05

70 Volt Distributed Audio Systems

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Most of us are familiar with impedance matching for distributed audio systems. Resistive and autoformer impedance matching volume controls, unrealistic wattage ratings and more can conspire to make your life difficult if you've got lots of speakers to install for a distributed audio system. Feat not. There's another more effective and efficient way to solve this problem. Originally used... Read More »

Mar 10

Considerations for distributed audio in commercial installations

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You see them everywhere; retail stores, coffee shops, bars and restaurants and more. Up on or near the ceiling, commercial loud playing background music. Sometimes you can hear them clearly, but many times they’re turned down to the point of being inaudible or there are large gaps in their coverage so they’re audible up close though they effectively disappear just a few steps away.... Read More »

Mar 08

Vintage Wallin Monitor Series Ad

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We wanted to make a fun, tongue-in-cheek ad about our Wallin Monitor Series that nods at both Dan's longevity in the industry and the advertising aesthetic that was popular in the late 60s and early 70s. What do you think? You can check out the Wallin Monitor Series... Read More »

Mar 03

Tips for running low voltage wiring

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This is a wide ranging subject that includes many topics. We’ll try to hit the main highlights in this brief overview using bullet points for efficiency. Always use wire properly rated for the location. Class 2 and 3 wiring (CL2, CL3) are power limited cables for general purpose use. These are the most common cables for use in low voltage installations. CL2R and CL3R are the same as... Read More »