tons of questions for you all

[fuelie]

I posted a message the other day about Direct Boxes, and I'm back with more questions. What is a "High Pass Filter" (that is measured in Hz?? and....What exactly does balanced (XLR) throu-outputs mean compared to standard?? (or ..is that standard and i am just dumb and don't know any better?) all replies are greatly appreciated, and any other info for equipment dumb people.
P.S. ...What is an Optical Splitter???

[MasterJ]

A HPF is basically an EQ filter that allows High Frequencies (above an assigned frequency that is measured in Hz) to Pass. Also known as a low cut filter or a rumble filter depending on the cutoff frequency.
Balanced XLR's are not standerd. They are normal and recommended, but sometimes can be unbalanced.

Hope this Helps,

MasterJ
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[Bastiaan]

high pass filter will allow high sounds through and stop low sounds. The pitch of sound is measured in Hz and KiloHerz (thousend Hz). An Example: you have a singer and on the background there is some rumble. When you apply the highpassfilter and adjust the settings right, you can eliminate the rumble.

Balanced connections have 3 wires (ground, hot and cold) wich will help to reject interference picked up in the cable. You can connect balanced in/outs with an xlr or trs connector. The XLR is rather large and has 3 pins (or holes) inside it. TRS stands for tip, ring, sleeve, and is just a standard 1/4" headphone jack. for balanced operation it is wired like this: t=hot, r=cold, s=ground. It is possible to mingle balanced and unbalanced connections or cables, it is not recommended.....balanced is better!

Hope this helps a bit

[fuelie]

that does help, thanks a lot....I have a million of questions for people on here, and you guys are guru's, I love it..always so precise and helpful, thanks a lot...keep your eyes pealed for more Q/A's. thanks..

What is an Optical Splitter?