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The term clean power gets thrown around a lot in record studios, but what does it actually mean? According to Arthur, clean power and balanced power is all about reducing the amount of noise generated by electrical sources. “Clean power is power that has no high-frequency noise," Arthur says.
- How much power does a recording studio use?
- How do you find the clean power?
- Why do I need a power conditioner for my home studio?
- Do power conditioners work for audio?
How much power does a recording studio use?
Even power fluctuations can occur at different time periods during the day depending on the specific demand on the grid itself. Our studio usually runs at 121 volts during the day but in the evening it can go to 123 volts and even 125 volts after midnight.
How do you find the clean power?
Here are five things you can consider doing to reduce the “dirty power” problem in your home:
- Get it measured. ...
- Choose appliances and devices wisely. ...
- Consider going “old school” on light bulbs. ...
- Maybe your “SMART” meter isn't your smartest move. ...
- Turning things off can be a turn-on.
Why do I need a power conditioner for my home studio?
A power conditioner reduces noise caused by electrical interference from the electricity supply in your studio. A power conditioner can help to reduce the “noise floor” in your audio productions, so it is something you may want to consider.
Do power conditioners work for audio?
Power conditioners improve sound quality mainly through their interactions with the mains supply. ... Power conditioners effectively clean up the frequency range that is most likely to be marred by hum or buzz, and they also protect electronics from mains-supply surges. This makes the audio sound clearer and more accurate.
