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inSync Tech Tips cover over 4,800 music and audio topics spanning 15 years of technological development. Look here to find answers to your tech questions, cool tips and tools for making music, and more.

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Aug 5, 2003, 12:00 AM

On/Off Jack & Continuous Controller Jack on keyboards!

Q: “What are the differences between the two pedal jacks on the back of my new keyboard?” A: For the most part, there are two types of pedal... Read more »
Aug 4, 2003, 12:00 AM

V-Takes & Zoom’s MRS-1266CD

Q: “I’m getting ready to get a Zoom MRS-1266CD and I’m curious how the V-Take thing works?” A: Each track (1 – 10) of the MRS-1266CD recorder... Read more »
Aug 1, 2003, 12:00 AM

Guitar Care – Stand damage.

Q: What is “stand damage”? A: Stand damage occurs when the chemicals in the rubber used on guitar stands react with the nitrocellulose lacquer... Read more »
Jul 31, 2003, 12:00 AM

Modes within DigiTeck’s Vocalist VR explained!

Q: “I’m thinking about adding DigiTech’s Vocalist VR to my live set up. Can you explain how the modes work?” A: There are many ways to... Read more »
Jul 30, 2003, 12:00 AM

Auralex’s U-Boats Examined!

Q: “How much weight can one of Auralex’s U-Boats withstand?” A: U-Boats help with floating rooms to improve transmission loss (isolation)... Read more »
Jul 29, 2003, 12:00 AM

Microphone Mysteries Revealed, by Ted Hunter, Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

Microphone Mysteries Revealed, by Ted Hunter, Sweetwater Sales Engineer. Q: “I understand the technical differences between a dynamic and... Read more »
Jul 28, 2003, 12:00 AM

What are the rings at various points on CDRs?

Q: “I’ve noticed on some CD’s I recently burned that there are these weird looking rings at various points (on the burned side) that look like... Read more »
Jul 18, 2003, 12:00 AM

How does AAC compare with MP3?

Dolby‘s AAC is a newer-generation technology that achieves audio quality equivalent to or higher than MP3 at significantly lower bit rates (or... Read more »
Jul 17, 2003, 12:00 AM

Off, on and standby switches on wireless systems explained!

Q: “Every wireless mic I have has a three-position switch– ‘off’, ‘standby’, and ‘on’. Nowhere in the manuals does anyone mention what the... Read more »
Jul 16, 2003, 12:00 AM

Do all computer audio interfaces include a mic preamp?

Q: “Do all computer audio interfaces include microphone preamps?” A: Many computer audio interfaces, though not all, feature one, two, or more... Read more »

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Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

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