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A guitar pickup uses a magnet and coil (either single or double) to generate a small electrical current when the strings are plucked. This creates a disruption in the magnetic field which is interpreted by the amplifier. This describes a "passive" pickup. The signal is sent this way. Active pickups simply use an on-board pre-amplifier that, when used with the coils, boosts the signal down the path to the amp. Basically it gives the signal a push. Active pickups are great but the quality of the sound depends a lot upon the quality of the preamp.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe subwoofer is supposed to handle the lowest frequency. The Subwoofer became popular because of space. To get good bass from a normal pair of stereo speakers required fairly large cabinets. Since the loewer frequency are non-directional ( has to do with wavelength ) you can use smaller speakers to handle most of the sound and a subwoofer, which is less critical about placement for the bass. This give more options for placement. The higher the frequency though the more directional the sound. So a subwoofer really should be used to supplement the bass on smaller speakers. Many systems though have subwoofers that go up to 250 Hz and even higher. This is high enough to be slightly directional and can affect the stereo image.
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∙ 12y agoPassive device don't have its own internal energy. To operate these device we require external energy. Like Resistor capacitor , inductor,Antenna (including GSM antenna). Active device don't need external energy. It has its own internal energy. Like battery, and transistor etc.
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∙ 14y agoActive is powered by 110 and passive draws current from the line.
actives usally hit harder
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∙ 14y agoWhen I recently wondered the same question, I found my answer on the following website. He also gives his own opinions and insights, which I found helpful as well. Hope this helps!
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∙ 12y agoAn active subwoofer has a built-in amp which doesn't require the use of an amplifier.
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∙ 12y agoNothing, people just say woofer for short.
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Are ibanez G10 bass pickups passive or active?
The G10 has passive pickups. Active pickups require 9V batteries. No batteries required on the G10.
What are active pickups?
Active pickups have 9 or 18 volt battery passive has no battery
What is a passive pickup on a guitar?
Most pickups are passive but over the last several years active pickups (powered by batteries) have become popular with some players (like David Gilmour). EMG pickups are some of the more popular active pickups.
Are PSNDP pickups active or passive?
Active, that's why there is a battery compartment on the back.
What are the advantages of active over passive guitar pickups?
*actives have less hum which to an unexperienced player they wont hear it *active pickups are easier to swap, unplug the pickup, put the other in sort of like a video game controller... no wire soldering skills required. *there are 100s of passive pickups and only few actives pros use *passive pickups are cheaper *passive require no batteries like actives *passive pickups are cheaper to swap out (less work required is the reason) *passive pickups don't sound as sterile as say EMG pickups , blackouts are more real sounding though. to reduce hum look into pickup covers and copper shielding tape
Are ibanez G10 bass pickups passive or active?
The G10 has passive pickups. Active pickups require 9V batteries. No batteries required on the G10.
What are active pickups?
Active pickups have 9 or 18 volt battery passive has no battery
What is the difference between active attacks passive attacks in network?
What is the difference between active attacks passive attacks in GSM network?
What is a passive pickup on a guitar?
Most pickups are passive but over the last several years active pickups (powered by batteries) have become popular with some players (like David Gilmour). EMG pickups are some of the more popular active pickups.
Are PSNDP pickups active or passive?
Active, that's why there is a battery compartment on the back.
The difference between active transport and passive transport is?
Active transport requires energy; passive transport does not.
Can you install active pickups on a guitar that comes with passive pickups?
Yes. Call music places and ask them if you don't believe me
What are the advantages of active over passive guitar pickups?
*actives have less hum which to an unexperienced player they wont hear it *active pickups are easier to swap, unplug the pickup, put the other in sort of like a video game controller... no wire soldering skills required. *there are 100s of passive pickups and only few actives pros use *passive pickups are cheaper *passive require no batteries like actives *passive pickups are cheaper to swap out (less work required is the reason) *passive pickups don't sound as sterile as say EMG pickups , blackouts are more real sounding though. to reduce hum look into pickup covers and copper shielding tape
Can you put active pickups in ESP LTD KH-202?
The KH-602 has active pickups but the KH-202 has passive pickups. It is possible to convert to active - either EMGs or Seymour Duncan but you would have to find somewhere to put the batteries.
The difference between a passive and an active dividend policy.?
The difference between a passive and an active dividend policy lies in the amount of time between dividend disbursement. In a passive dividend policy, dividends are given when the company decides it is time. With an active dividend policy, dividends are disbursed at regular intervals.
What is the defference between active transpors and passive transport?
The difference between active and passive transport, is that, active transport, requires energy input from the cell, in order to occur, unlike passive, which occurs, without any energy input.
Does the dimarzio super distortion pickup take batteries?
No, the Dimarzio Super Distortion is a passive pickups, which means it does not need batteries. Active pickups, such as EMGs and Seymour Duncan Blackouts do require batteries. Passive pickups get all their sound from the magnets and the coil windings. Active pickups get their sound from that as well but they have a preamp ( a set eq ) which requires power from a battery.
