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0 Introduction
1 Amplifier types
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Combo
1.2 Head and cab
1.3 Rack system
2 Signal processing
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Preamplification
2.2 EQ - Equalization
2.3 DI - Direct Inject
2.4 MICing to a PA
2.5 Analog - digital
2.6 Effects loop
2.7 Processor types
2.7.1 Dynamics
2.7.2 Time
2.7.3 Frequency
2.7.4 Wave form
3 Physics and math
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Notation
3.2 Electricity
3.3 Impedance
3.4 Decibels
4 Biology
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Sound perception
4.2 Sound pressure
4.3 A-weighting
4.4 Ear protection
5 Power amplifiers
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Specifications
5.2 Output power
5.3 Minimum load
5.4 Output impedance
5.5 Frequency response
5.6 Distortion
5.7 Clipping
5.8 Volume control
5.9 Topologies
5.10 Solid state
5.11 Tube
5.12 Bi-amping
5.13 Stereo and bridge
6 Loudspeaker cabinets
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Loudspeakers
6.2 Cabinets
6.3 Configurations
6.4 Frequency response
6.5 Impedance
6.6 Crossovers
6.7 Power handling
6.8 Damage
6.9 Protection
6.10 Efficiency and sensitivity
6.11 Distortion
6.12 Placement
6.13 Thiele-Small parameters
6.14 Cabinet building
6.14.1 Work flow
6.14.2 Design
6.14.3 Tools
6.14.4 Materials
6.14.5 Construction
6.14.6 Measurements
6.14.7 Cost
6.14.8 Books and software
7 Hooking up
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Signals
7.2 Connectors
7.3 Cables
8 Appendix
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Note pitches
8.2 Prefixes
8.3 dB power conversions
8.4 dB efficiency conversions
6 Loudspeaker cabinets
6.14.2 Design
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