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Old 27th October 2009   #17
Mazzone Hum
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Originally Posted by Matt Syson View Post
Hi
You don't use speaker cables for active monitors because they are not generally 'screened' so in many situations you can pick up interference and hum.
Unscreened cable is what you use on 'passive' speakers and lawnmowers.
Look under 'screening' and cables in GS 'search' box. Be prepared for TONS of BS though!
Matt S
Thanks Matt thats very simply put. So is that the same as sheilding ...and can I use sheilded guitar cable if I want to use 1/4" ?
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