Audio amplifiers are typically used with lone musical instruments, such as electric guitars and keyboards. These single speakers produce the audio created by the connected equipment. However, if the amp is not producing the audio correctly you need to troubleshoot the hardware and connected equipment, otherwise you are going to continue to receive distorted sound.
Instructions
1. Check the quarter inch cable running from the electronic device to your audio amplifier. If the cable is not inserted completely into either device you are going to receiver either poor audio signals or none at all.
2. Look over the quarter-inch cable for any cuts or damage. If the cable is damaged you need to replace it. These cables are available at almost any store that carries electronic equipment.
3. Disconnect the quarter inch cable from the amp and spray compressed air into the connection port. If this port becomes dirty from dust the audio signal becomes distorted and produces static. The compressed air blows out any debris stuck in the connection. Wait a few minutes for the port to dry (sometimes compressed air release a liquid that needs to dry). Insert the quarter inch cable and the static should now be gone.
4. Turn down the audio to the amp. If you are receiving a steady static on high frequency notes it is because the amp is starting to become damaged from excessive noise. Turning down the amp helps reduce the pressure placed on the speaker.
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