In other words, the transformer not only converts the unbalanced signal into a balanced one, but also introduces galvanic isolation to eliminate stray DC currents from traveling in between the computer and the audio system. These are usually stereo, and more often than not, are passive or transformer based. Several companies produce direct boxes that are specifically designed for computers. Amplify any of this with 20,000 watts and you have a problem.īoth the Radial ProAV1 and ProAV2 are equipped with a ‘Swiss Army’ array of connectivity options including 1/4″ inputs for instruments, RCA and 3.5mm (1/8″) connectors for CD players, iPods, video decks and computers. Even PA system noise can find its way into the computer, adding noise to the program material output. If only it were that simple…Īnyone who has done this knows that more often than not, it can introduce a ground loop or induce noise via the unbalanced line. Getting the sound from the computer into a sound system is relatively easy: Connect the 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) unbalanced output jack and away you go. Often we use computers to feed tracks to PA systems and as playback machines for things such as backing tracks. However, when it comes to best audio quality practices, they’re sometimes not ideal. There, I finally said it! The Radial Stage Bug SB-5 is a compact stereo direct box designed to accommodate laptop computers, tablets and other consumer audio products when amplifying the signal through a PA system.Ĭomputers are made for crunching numbers, and they also happen to be able to manage audio and video tasks really well because of their tremendous processing power.
Ready, brace yourself, this one is going to hurt: Computers are not made for audio.
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