Connections 2
bout Audio Cables
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The connections between the PicoVerb and your studio are
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oute cables to the PicoVerb correctly by
Do not bundle audio cables with AC
Avoid running audio cables near sources
Do not place cables where they can be
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Avoid twisting the cable or having it
Never unplug a cable by pulling on the
lling
music’s lifeline, so use only high quality cables. These
should be low-capacitance shielded cables with a stran
(not solid) internal conductor and a low-resistance shield.
Although quality cables cost more, they do make a
difference.
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observing the following precautions:
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power cords.
t is very important to keep
our connectors clean. Every
ew months, unplug them and
wipe off oxidation with a
clean cloth soaked in alcohol
or contact cleaner. Insert the
lugs in the jacks a few times
to clean the internal jack
contacts. Although Alesis
does not endorse any specific
roduct, chemicals such as
Tweek and Cramolin, when
applied to electrical
connectors, are claimed to
improve the electrical conta
between connectors.
ct
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of electromagnetic interference such as
transformers, monitors, computers, etc.
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stepped on. Stepping on a cable may not
cause immediate damage, but it can
compress the insulation between the
center conductor and shield (degradin
performance) or reduce the cable’s
reliability.
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make sharp, right angle turns.
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wire itself. Always unplug by firmly
grasping the body of the plug and pu
directly outward.
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