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At 11:50 AM 6/20/2001 -0700, Jonathan C. Humfrey wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite cite>I have several questions regarding
audio:<br>
<br>
1: Is it necessary to use the ATI Matchmaker if we use powered
speakers?</blockquote><br>
Yup. The matchmaker goes between the PC's consumer-level balanced
connections and the Gentner's pro-level balanced connections.<br>
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<blockquote type=cite cite>2: Why use active monitors instead of
sound reinforcement speakers,<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Aren't
there open mics? How about for larger rooms?</blockquote><br>
We've had very good luck with the Genelecs, which is why we're
recommending them. There are indeed open mics - that's why we use
the Gentner for echo cancellation. <br>
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The genelecs work great in large rooms - we used a pair of them at a
temporary AG node installation in a large hotel ballroom and had more
than enough sound available.<br>
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<blockquote type=cite cite>4. Are any nodes using PZN mics, or
something that picks up more than a<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>PCC
mic?</blockquote><br>
We've got some of the Crown PZMs, and found them unusable in our building
as they picked up too much -- HVAC noise, building rumbles, fan noise,
etc.<br>
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--bob</html>