S stan505 Audiophyte Apr 19, 2005 3 0 0 May 25, 2005 #1 can you use a dimmer switch to control speaker volume in different rooms? I am finishing my basement and want to add speakers in different rooms. any good articles to read about wiring? thanks mike
can you use a dimmer switch to control speaker volume in different rooms? I am finishing my basement and want to add speakers in different rooms. any good articles to read about wiring? thanks mike
JohnA Audioholic Chief Jul 23, 2004 929 0 0 I am where I am May 25, 2005 #2 No, they are not designed to be used in a low voltage application
saurabh Audioholic Feb 25, 2005 169 0 0 May 26, 2005 #3 true, but you may find ones specifically designed to handle audio signals, just like the volume controller on the audio equipment.
true, but you may find ones specifically designed to handle audio signals, just like the volume controller on the audio equipment.
BMXTRIX Audioholic Warlord Sep 16, 2004 8,803 0 113 May 26, 2005 #4 Yes... and those are called volume controls, not dimmer switches. There is additional circuitry inside volume controls that is designed to do the job necessary for adjusting audio levels to your speakers. Or, at least, I believe there is... You know... I've never actually tried it or looked at specific wiring diagrams or electronics inside a dimmer vs. a volume control. I'm not sure how many actually have. Good question.
Yes... and those are called volume controls, not dimmer switches. There is additional circuitry inside volume controls that is designed to do the job necessary for adjusting audio levels to your speakers. Or, at least, I believe there is... You know... I've never actually tried it or looked at specific wiring diagrams or electronics inside a dimmer vs. a volume control. I'm not sure how many actually have. Good question.
WmAx Audioholic Samurai Apr 22, 2004 5,177 0 0 May 26, 2005 #5 BMXTRIX said: Or, at least, I believe there is... You know... I've never actually tried it or looked at specific wiring diagrams or electronics inside a dimmer vs. a volume control. I'm not sure how many actually have. Good question. Click to expand... A typical household light dimmer use a semi-conductor called a triac. This device, when coupled with a variable resistor(potentiometer) is used to control the triac, rapidly switching the voltage amplitude on/off, rapidly interupting the circuit, in order to reduce the brightness of the bulb. A speaker volume control can be two types: [1] a variable L-Pad circuit. It uses a series resistor(variable) placed between V+ source and V+ to speaker. Additionally, a shunt resistor(variable) is placed between V+ to V-. The combination of series and shunt resistance enables a constant impedance to be seen by the amplifier. [2] Variable transformer is used to vary output voltage. This is accomplished by tapping into the output coil at different positions. -Chris Last edited: May 26, 2005
BMXTRIX said: Or, at least, I believe there is... You know... I've never actually tried it or looked at specific wiring diagrams or electronics inside a dimmer vs. a volume control. I'm not sure how many actually have. Good question. Click to expand... A typical household light dimmer use a semi-conductor called a triac. This device, when coupled with a variable resistor(potentiometer) is used to control the triac, rapidly switching the voltage amplitude on/off, rapidly interupting the circuit, in order to reduce the brightness of the bulb. A speaker volume control can be two types: [1] a variable L-Pad circuit. It uses a series resistor(variable) placed between V+ source and V+ to speaker. Additionally, a shunt resistor(variable) is placed between V+ to V-. The combination of series and shunt resistance enables a constant impedance to be seen by the amplifier. [2] Variable transformer is used to vary output voltage. This is accomplished by tapping into the output coil at different positions. -Chris
Rip Van Woofer Audioholic General Nov 28, 2003 1,036 0 0 East side Detroit 'burbs, USA. May 26, 2005 #6 In-wall volume controls (a.k.a. pads or L-pads) are commonly available at places like Radio Shack, and at PartsExpress.
In-wall volume controls (a.k.a. pads or L-pads) are commonly available at places like Radio Shack, and at PartsExpress.
