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does high level input reduce engine noise

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Topic: does high level input reduce engine noise

Posted By: 1gringo7718
Subject: does high level input reduce engine noise
Date Posted: November 16, 2010 at 11:55 AM

When working with a 4 ch. amplifier, they usually have both high-level and low-level inputs. 

Low-level output voltage is between 2-4 volts, which is relatively weak and succeptable to corruption.  I understand that keeping power cables and Low-level RCA cables far away from each other will reduce engine noise.  Sometimes it is not physically possible, so would using high-level inputs be a better solution for these applications?

All things being equal, Are using High-level inputs better at rejecting engine noise?




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Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: November 16, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Not if the noise is injected BEFORE the previous output circuit.

It should be if injected between the output circuit and its connectors and the next input circuit - unless it is of higher impedance which may make it more sensitive.

Not that I know how those interfaces are arranged in reality.





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