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AES54-2-2008 (r2019): AES standard on interconnections - Grounding and EMC practices - Shields of balanced audio wiring within fixed and portable passive connector panels, jack fields, and passive microphone splitters
Printing Date:
2019-04-23
Publication History:
Pub. 2008; reprinted with corrigenda 2009-01-19, Reaffirmed 2013; Reaffirmed 2019
Abstract:
This standard specifies requirements for, and summarizes general considerations relative to, the shielding of balanced audio interconnections within fixed and portable connector panels, jack fields (patch bays), and passive microphone splitters, taking into account measures commonly necessary for the preservation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) at both audio and radio frequencies.
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Downloadable PDF (381.44 KB)
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