Sound Reasoning: Making Connections
High and low impedance? Mike level? Line level? What are those audio tech-types talking about? And why all the funny-looking plugs and adapters?
If these things confuse you, you're not alone. Many videomakers cringe at the thought of all that audio cable spaghetti, not to mention the different connectors needed for each type of cable.
Nonetheless, it's important to know about connectors and their uses. This will allow you to make proper connections for the best possible performance from your …
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