Power Conditioner

Quiksilver98 · #1 08-26-2007, 04:41 PM

Would someone please xplain to me what a power conditioner is? I know this sound stupid but I'm new to the whole rack setup thing and Im going to be making a rack out of g-system and couple of other rack procs.

Is a power condition comething that you just plug everything into so you dont have to unplug each and ever rack when not in use?

Lefty Robb · #2 08-26-2007, 04:59 PM

it is a power strip that take unregulated voltage from the wall and "conditions" it to provide a constant, regulated output which has been filtered and all that jazz, its helps to prevent noise which is common form 60 cycle outlets. It should also have a breaker/fuse in it as well to prevent against major surges. I wouldn't even think about getting anything except a Furman.

Quiksilver98 · #3 08-26-2007, 05:33 PM

Thanks a lot, and to think I work for our Hydro company....

jb4674 · #4 08-26-2007, 08:10 PM

Furman or Monster will do a good job, as they pretty much are the only two brands that offer products specifically geared for music and studio applications.

This is what I have in mine:

Jimmy

**elcid** · #5 08-26-2007, 08:15 PM

If you decide to go with Monster, be prepared to bend over and open wide.

jb4674 · #6 08-26-2007, 08:21 PM

That line conditioner was less than 200 bucks brand new. Why does everyone have the same stereotype about Monster? Bottom line, if you can't afford it, don't hate

Jimmy

Quiksilver98 · #7 08-26-2007, 10:23 PM

Well im not made of money atm, i jsut spent 5000

**elcid** · #8 08-26-2007, 10:41 PM

Its not a matter of affording it, its a matter of 5 years as a custom home theater installer and dealing with a lot of Monster products.
They are currently running the biggest scam since the moon landing

Quiksilver98 · #9 08-26-2007, 11:47 PM

euhmmmm?

jb4674 · #10 08-26-2007, 11:50 PM

So, what exactly are you referring to Cid? I worked in high end audio/video for a number of years and I deal with anything from Monster to Transparent and the bottom line was that, as a consumer/installer/sales associate I found Monster to get the job done and it's simply never let me down. So my philosophy on this is, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Since Monster has worked for me thus far, I've kept on buying it. Although they don't make everything cable related, I'll get other stuff when I can't find something I need from them.

I was just curious to get your input on the subject

Jimmy

P.S.: Be on the lookout for a new thread I'm going to start tonight in the JS section.

**elcid** · #11 08-26-2007, 11:55 PM

Monster is about 90% hype. Granted, I've worked with their cables more than their power conditioners, but I will always steer customers away from Monster when possible. The price to performance ratio just isnt worth it.

I will do what I can to avoid the JS thread. Monster debates make my head hurt

Monster is the Bose of the cable world.

Quiksilver98 · #12 08-27-2007, 12:03 AM

What we be good for me? I can only spend maybe $100-$120

**elcid** · #13 08-27-2007, 12:07 AM

MF has Furmans for as low as $55. There are at least 3 that come in under $200 depending on what you want.

jb4674 · #14 08-27-2007, 12:07 AM

Furman has a nice line conditioner for about 85 buckaronies:

Jimmy

Algiman · #15 08-28-2007, 04:55 PM

The voltage where I live is very variable, so I needed a voltage regulator - my Furman power conditioner shut down on me twice because of over voltage.
Much as I would have liked to buy the Furman voltage regulator they now can't sell the European variant over here anymore because of the laws on equipment containing lead (way to go EU). Anyway I bought one of these as a temporary fix:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tracks_dinopower.htm
Cheap, but I've been impressed so far, so there are options other than Furman!