Tools Needed for Audio System Checks and Installations
Topic
- What tools are needed to complete an Audio System Check
Environment
- Custom and Standard Audio Systems
Steps
| Small flathead screwdriver, 1/8" or 3mm; used for terminal block and phoenix block as well as small component adjustment | |
| Stubby #2 screwdriver (ratcheting preferred); used for removal/installation of amplifier-hood (MF driver 2-5 in 2000HD) | |
| AMP 305183 Molex pin popper tool; used to remove Molex pin crimp from Molex connector plug | |
| Battery-powered hand drill/driver; used for quick removal of access panels, amplifiers, and drivers | |
| Dewalt Right Angle Attachment Flex Shaft: DWARAFS. (Not required) For easier removal of amplifier-hood on MF cabinets, allows drill use instead of stubby screwdriver. | |
| #2 Phillips bit; used for removal of amplifiers and rack-mount components | |
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| Razor knife; used for removal of weather seal silicone on access panels of older audio cabinets (not required for newer cabinets) | |
| Wire stripper; used to cut, strip, and prepare copper signal wire for termination | |
| Butane/cordless soldering iron; used to terminate and repair soldered connections | |
| Digital Volt/Ohm/Multi-meter; used for testing voltage levels and driver/voice coil resistance | |
| A-3214898 (DAK Part Number) LTIGLBLOX are a consumer to pro interfaces. The converts input from consumer grade equipment (laptop computers, MP3 players, CD players) to a mic level balanced output. | |
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Dayton Audio DATS V3 Computer Based Speaker & Audio Component Test System (Required for Custom Audio Installations) - Techs who are assigned Custom Installations will need to procure themselves. Kits will not be built.
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| A lineman's handset (Butt Set) is an inexpensive way to have a tool used to monitor incoming audio of all types. From Line level to 70V Speaker signals. (Used for Custom Audio Installations and System Checks) | |
| A tone generator and probe set is a useful way to send tone down lines and identify them at the other end. This tool can also be used directly on a speaker line to play tone over any speakers connected to that line. | |
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Flashlight or headlamp; used to safely work inside audio cabinets
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| Fiber optic cable termination kit and ST connectors; used to terminate 50um fiber optic with ST connections and replace damaged terminations | |
| Ethernet Cables to connect to the audio network for troubleshooting and monitoring | |
| Paintbrush and/or compressed air. These should be used to dust off equipment and remove excessive dust out of hard to reach places. | |
| Wire brush and contact cleaner for removing corrosion from connections exposed to the elements. | |
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Audio test CD or Digital audio player (i.e. Smart Phone with system connection); used to play test tracks to verify proper operation.
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Laptop with CobraNet discovery and Monitoring Applications installed; used for system commissioning and troubleshooting
Ethernet crossover cable is required for direct connection to some older amplifiers; crossover cable is not required when connecting to a network switch
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| DWG-1038900: Daktronics Audio Cable Termination |
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