Handouts – Database

Here are all the Handouts in or Database so far! We will add more as they become available.

Theory Related

1. Balanced / Unbalanced Connections
2. Polarity and Phase Basics 
3. Audio Signal Levels
4. Impedance Basics 
5. The Decibel
6. The Inverse Square Law
7. Dynamic Range and Headroom
8. 20Hz to 20kHz Reality Check
9. Understanding Specifications Notes 

Connector Related

1. Common Switchcraft Connectors
2. Common Neutrik Connectors
3. Neutrik speakON Connector Notes
4. XLR Notes / Pin Configurations
5. Other Types of Termination Devices

Cable Related

1. Different types of Audio Cables
2. Cables – Shielded / Unshielded Differences
3. Y-Cables – Basics

Mixing Board Related

1. Mixing Board Overview – Analog
2. Digital Mixing Boards / Basics and Notes
3. What is Dante / Basics and Notes
4. Hooking an iPhone, iPad, Laptop to a Mixing Board

Microphone Related

1. Microphone Basics and Notes
2. SM58 vs BETA58A
3. Microphone Polar Patterns
4. What is Phantom Power / Basics
5. Windscreens vs Pop Filters
6. Microphone Technical Notes
7. Microphone Choices / Placement / Notes
8. Microphone Feedback Notes
9. Cleaning Microphones
10. Wireless Microphones
11. Wireless Antenna Distribution and Boosters

Sound System Related

1. Gain Structure – Basics
2. Sound Outdoors 
3. Pink Noise vs White Noise

Speaker Related

1. Parts of a Speaker / Speaker Components
2. Types of Speaker Cabinets
3. Types of Monitors
4. Active and Passive Monitor Setup Diagram B
5. Active and Passive Monitor Setup Diagram Full System
6. Stage Monitor Speaker Placement
7. Crossover Basics and Notes
8. Passive Crossover Basics
9. Active and Passive Speaker Systems
10. Active Powered Speaker Cabinets / Systems
11. Passive Speaker Cabinets / Systems
12. 2-Way Passive Speaker Crossover Diagram

Processing Gear Related

1. Equalizer Basics and Overview
2. Compressor Limiter, Noise Gate Basics
3. Digital Delay Notes
4. Reverb Basics    

Amplifier Related

1. Amplifier Types / Notes
2. Combo Mixer / Amplifier Notes
3. Amplifier Technical Notes and Theory

Recording / Studio Related

1. DAWs and Recording Basics / Notes
2. MIDI Basics / Jamstik Option
3. Sampling Rates / Basics, Notes

Networking Related

1. Networking RJ45 Pin-Out / Termination Notes
2. Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Instrument Related

1. Guitar Pickups / Basics

Other Equipment Related

1. Microphone and Speaker Stands / Notes
2. Headphones Basics / Test Procedure
3. DI (Direct Boxes) Basics
4. DMX Basics / Notes
5. Equipment Racks Basics / Notes

Tests / Measurements / Troubleshooting Related

1. Ground Loops / Basics

Soldering Related

1. Soldering Tools, Supplies, Notes
2. Tinning / Solder Creep Notes
3. How to Solder Switchcraft XLRs
4. How to Solder Switchcraft TS Connectors
5. How to Solder Switchcraft TRS Connectors
6. How to Solder Switchcraft RCA Connectors
7. How to Solder 1/8” TS / TRS 3.5mm Connectors
8. Heat Shrink Basics / Notes

AC / Electrical Related

1. Types of AC Power Connectors
2. AC Wall Adapters / Basics
3. What is a GFCI?
4. Using a Current Tester
5. AC Cable Types and Gauges

70-Volt Systems Related

1. 70-Volt Cable Length Chart and Notes
2. 70-Volt System Basics and Notes

Maintenance Related

1. Cable Care and Maintenance
2. Basic Tools and Supplies