Archive for December, 2009
What to Choose?
Author: MakeTheBand
During middle school many students are asked to decide whether they would like to join the school band. If they decide that they want to then they have to choose an instrument to play. This can be a tough decision because there are so many types of school band instruments out there.
For example if the student decided that they want to play one of the stringed instruments, then they need to learn about the violin, cello, viola, double bass, guitar, and harp. All of these instruments are worthy choices; it just depends on the preference of the student.
Consider Your Amplifiers Efficiency
Author: MakeTheBand
The term “amplifier” or simply “amp” is now used not only to mean any device that increases the signal’s breadth of range. Its modern usage is primarily to refer to an electronic amplifier used in microcomputers, hi-fi stereos, television and radio transmitters and receivers, electronic digital equipments and instruments for audio applications, such as guitar amplifiers.
Buying an amplifier therefore requires one to determine what you are using it for. Another factor to be considered is the amplifier’s efficiency, meaning, its ability to convert power input to output. Amplifiers can fall under categories that range from Class A to Class D, with Class D being most efficient and Class A being the least. And like all other technologies, the compatibility of the amplifier to where you intend to use it is the key factor.