| What is
a "Powered" Speaker?
Definition - A speaker with an
built-in internal amplifier. What is
a "Un-Powered" Speaker?
Definition - A speaker the
requires an separate external
amplifier.
Powered
(Active) Speakers vs. Un-Powered
(Passive) Speakers:
Powered
speakers (or active speakers)
are speakers that have built-in
amplifiers. They can be
connected directly to a mixing
console or sound source, without
the need for an separate
amplifier. Powered speakers ease
set-up issues for an audio
system, at least to some extent.
However since a balanced signals
(cable) from a signal source and
electrical source (extension
cord) must be run to each
speaker. This significantly
increases requirements for wires
being run for each speaker.
Alternatively, a passive speaker
(or un-powered speaker) is a
speaker which does not have its
own power source and draws power
from somewhere else, as opposed
to an active speaker which has a
built-in amplifier. Passive
speakers are lighter and lower
in price and required
significantly less cables to be
run to each speaker. Only a
single length of cable is
required to run from a separate
amplifier. These speakers do not
have the over head of requiring
multiple electrical outlets for
each speaker. An electrical
outlet would only be required
for the separate amplifier. This
can be desirable positioning
your speaker with out worry of
available electricity.
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