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Installing And Wiring: Passive Audio, or line level In Wall Volume Controls are in actuality volume decreasers. One will set their stereo receiver or amplifier at the highest desired level, and the speaker volume control is as an in-line device used to decrease the audio output. When one has multiple units installed in each individual room or zone, it makes for a high performance but convenient audio speaker system.
To install, or wiring Multiple In Wall Volume Controls is quite simple. There are two methods we can use. The first is called Home Run Wiring. With home run wiring, all the wires from the individual volume controls are ran back to the stereo receiver or source. If the source has multiple channel or zone capability, you would simply connect the wiring to their respective zone outputs. If the source only has one output, left & right channels, you would wire from the speaker out of the source, into a speaker selector and from the speaker selector to the respective zone volume controls. Conversely, wiring in series negates the need for the speaker selector, but one must install and wire impedance matching volume controls.
Moving forward, when wiring the in wall volume controls you need to run 2- 2 conductors wires, or 1 - 4 conductor wire from your stereo receiver to a single gang junction box. Some units have removable terminal blocks and some actually have four wires already connected to the unit, and you simply connect your wires to them. Either way, you connect your four wires to the 4 wire input, and then from the 4 wire output on the unit you would run four wires to your speakers. Hence, we have an 8 connection control. 4 input and 4 output. After the cables are connected, you simply screw the unit into the single gang box, just like you would with a light switch or receptacle.
When installing or wiring impedance matching models in series, you can install connect from 2 to 16 pairs of speakers from one channel left/right output from the stereo. The impedance matching feature adjusts the impedance or resistance, measured in ohms, hence the stereo senses as if there is only one pair of speakers in use. You simply adjust a jumper switch for anywhere from 1 to 16 pairs of speakers.
Our line of these handy units is extensive, and comprised of rotary knobs or slide switch. They are great for nearly every room in the house and are an inexpensive way to help operate your whole house audio system. If you need assistance in choosing the correct models for your application, feel free to contact us: 360 532 3786 or Email
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About G.I.N. Electronics
GIN Electronics is a custom install company that sells & installs custom installation Audio Video products for residential and commercial installations. These products include speaker wire/cable, in wall & ceiling speakers, volume controls, speaker & av selectors/switchers, cat5 & coax cable, IR distribution amplifiers & components, and other products for complete AV systems. We also carry and install commercial audio systems and security surveillance systems, inc. DVRs, cameras, cables and more. Moreover, our second web site deals in Telescopes, Scanners, Weather Alert / Emergency / CB / Marine and 2 Way Radios, GPS Receivers, Radar Laser Detectors, Digital Scouting Cameras, Spotting Scopes/Range Finders/ Binoculars / Night Vision, Pro Audio & DJ Equipment, HD High Def Radio Tuners, WIFI, World Band & AM/FM Radios, Power Inverters, Power Supplies, Mobile Car Audio Video Systems, and various other areas and Consumer Electronic Products.
General & Install Necessities, or GIN Electronics, is so named because we deal in Custom Install Products, and G.I.N. is a clever acronym for General & Install Necessities. Besides, the owner loves Martinis!
We began selling over the internet in the year 2000. In the huge world of the internet, a little unknown company like GIN Electronics is easily lost. Hence, we treat our customers with great respect and give them great customer service and thus we have been getting many customers by word of mouth from our satisfied customers. We also, for customer security, have implemented Paypal as a means of payment. Paypal is probably the safest and most trusted means of payment on the internet.
The long-term goal for GIN Electronics is of course to stay in business and prepare for the future. However, a home with a good AudioVideo System is a harmonious home, and we plan on spreading the wealth of music and theater as long as we have customers that want to enjoy them as much as we do.
Here at GIN, we will point you in the correct direction and put together a system that fits your needs and budget. Once we have completed a win-win transaction, we can all relax and enjoy a dry martini. Good Day & Cheers!