Dirty-Power

  1. What is Dirty Power and How to Avoid It

    What is Dirty Power and How to Avoid It
    This Furman PL-Pro power conditioner not only pro- tects your rig from power surges and line noise but also comes with built-in voltmeter and USB charger!  Dirty power -- you might have heard the term before but chances are you’re like most people out there and have little to no idea what it actually means, let alone what it has to do with music. Essentially, the term known as dirty power referrers to the uneven electric currents that result from older wiring or improperly wired AC circuits, such as you might find in older homes or venues. Take a look at the two waveforms below for context. Anyways, this can cause annoying issues that result in unwanted line noise due to the erratic behavior of the waveforms and their effect on electric components; these components want the top of the wave form but end up getting the bottom, so to speak. What makes dirty power and the line noise it creates even worse is that those unaware can cause themselves a ton of unnecessary stress trying to find the cause of the problem – typically looking towards their gear – when the actual cause is not their gear at all.   Continue reading →

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