Reference

A loose collection of stuff of interest that has been collected and contributed. Thanks and Credit to the Authors are extended.

This information is provided in the spirit of greater knowledge and intelligent debate for the betterment of professional Audio, Video and Trade Craft. We won’t bore you with all the copyright and liability stuff but we respect the work of the people who have made this stuff.

Audio

» 100V Line Speaker Cable Size Recommendations (GIF)
» A Introduction to 100V Line PA Systems (PDF)
» AES Paper: Automated Assessment of Surround Sound (PDF)
» MPEG Audio Standards Guide (PDF)

» EV PA Bible 1: Drivers and Horns (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 2: Power Handling Capacity (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 3: Microphone Types (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 4: EQ and Equalisers (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 5: System Interconnection (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 6: Constant Directivity White Horn Paper (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 7: Crossovers and Biamping (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 8: Mic Techniques (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 9: Mixing the Live Performance (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 10: A Central Cluster System for Rock and Roll (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 11: Portable Sound Systems for Small Clubs (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 12: Force Boxes for Music Systems (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 13: Guitar Loudspeakers (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 14: Speaker System Types (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 15: Barrier Miking (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 16: Mismatching Drivers and Horns (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 17: Manifold Technology (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 18: Controlled Systems (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 19: Condenser Microphones (PDF)
» EV PA Bible 20: So You want to use a Line Array? (PDF)

Cable & Connectors

» Andrew Product Reference Documents
» Belden: A Truth about Digital Coax (PDF)
» Belden: Digital Studio Audio & Video Cable Guide (PDF)
» Coaxial Cable RG Type Definitions (PDF)
» Connector Type Reference Table (PDF)
» 50 Ohm Cable / Crimp Size Reference Guide – TOOL-HT-330K.
» Electrical Wire AWG Conversion Tables (PDF)

 

Electrical

» IP Ratings and Interpretation (PDF)
» AS/NZS 3112 AC Plugs and Socket-Outlets.

Grounding and Hum

» Bonding Cable Shields at Both Ends to Reduce Noise’ by Tony Waldron and Keith Armstrong (PDF)
» Common-Mode to Differential-Mode Conversion in Shielded Twisted-Pair Cables (PDF)
» Rane Note 110: Sound System Interconnection (PDF)
» Rane Note 151: Grounding and Shielding Audio Devices (PDF)

RF

» Andrew Product Reference Documents
» Cellular bands, terms and descriptions for New Zealand usage (PDF)
» Custom Radomes Sizing Sheet (PDF)
» Antenna Broadcast Nulls and Radiation Patterns
» RF Directional Couplers and 3dB Hybrids Overview (PDF)

Video

» DVI, HDMI and HDCP Explained (PDF)
» Maxim AN734 – Video Signal Basics (PDF)

Manufacturers Declarations on EU Directives for RoHS & WEEE

» Andrew’s Environment Declaration (PDF)
» Neutrik’s Environment Declaration (PDF)

Business Stuff

» AVW’s Conditions of Sale including Special & Clearance offers
» The EMA paper on the Consumer Guarantees Act (PDF)
» Inco-terms Definitions (PDF)

Useful Links

» Customer cabling rules & requirements
» Telecommunications customer, equipment, and cabling
» Free TV OP71, Recommended Settings for DVB-T Modulators
» Free TV OP59, Advisory Note to Production Sound Engineers
» Free TV OP48, Operational Practices for Audio Levels and Loudness
» NZECP 512004 NZ Electrical Code of Practice for Homeowners

Humour

» Rane’s Incredible PI14 Pseudoacoustic Infector (PDF)
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IPTV| IPVideo

An overview of Internet Video Protocols – SRT, RIST and Zixi from AVW’s partner WellAV and Sencore

Downloads

» AVW – Teamviewer Quick Support (For Customers)
» AVW – Teamviewer Permanent Support Link (For AVW Staff)
» Test Inovonics receiver (Click Here)