Instructions for use
Directionality
All VOVOX sound conductors are directional. Depending on which end is
used as ‘input’ or ‘output’ the sound transmission
properties are different. An optimal result is only possible when the
correct connection is used:
Connect the end of the sound conductor marked with the VOVOX® label to the signal receiver.
In case of wrong alignment, VOVOX sound conductors will work properly, and there will be no damage to the connected equipment. But to optimize the cable’s use, follow the directions above.
Optimal cable length
Although we are glad to sell as much as possible, shorter conductors do
offer better sound quality. The laws of physics show us that many of the
properties of cables are directly linked to their length. As a result,
the shorter the cable, the smaller the change in sound. For the same reason,
loudspeaker cables should be the same length on the left and the right
channel.
Noise
Generally speaking, VOVOX direct sound conductors offer even better sound
quality than the respective VOVOX protect versions. On the other hand,
there is a risk of hum or noise depending on the connected equipment and
the surrounding conditions. The following chart shows you how to find
the best-suited conductor in a specific case:
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direct | |
protect | |
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| Hifi | cd |
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2 | |
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| aux | |
1 | |
2 | |
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| video | |
1 | |
2 | |
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| tuner | |
1 | |
2 | |
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| phono | |
5 | |
1 | |
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| Musical instruments | electric guitar |
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5 | |
1 | |
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| bass guitar passive | |
5 | |
1 | |
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| bass guitar active | |
1 / 4 | |
2 | |
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| amplified instruments with piezo pickups | |
1 / 4 | |
2 | |
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| amplified instruments with microphones | |
1 / 4 | |
2 | |
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| keyboard / synthesizer / expander | |
1 / 3 | |
2 | |
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| Sound effect units | analogue effect boards |
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5 | |
1 | |
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| digital effect units | |
1 / 3 | |
2 | |
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| Microphones | dynamic microphones, stage | |
1 / 4 | |
1 | |
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| dynamic microphones, studio | |
1 / 3 | |
2 | |
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| condenser microphones, stage | |
1 / 4 | |
1 | |
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| condenser microphones, studio | |
1 / 3 | |
2 | |
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| 1 | highly recommendable |
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| 2 | possible without problems | |
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| 3 | test recommended | |
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| 4 | test mandatory | |
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| 5 | not recommended | |
Handling and maintenance
VOVOX® sound conductors are high-tech products and require some special
care to keep them at their best:
- Avoid unnecessary tension
- After use, wind up the cable properly without knots and kinks
- Avoid extreme bending