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Frequently Asked Questions

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I see this product on your web site, but I can't find it on the manufacturer's web site. Why is that?

Some of the items we carry are GuitarCenter.com exclusives. The manufacturers of these products make them exclusively for us to sell. If you would like more information about a spe

Date Updated: 08 May 2016
Why should I use a Drum Shield?

Drum shields are not for every application. It can be found most affective when doing a live recording with a full band. When you have other instruments and monitors blaring throug

Date Updated: 08 May 2016
Will my guitar or bass come with strings on it?

All guitars and basses ship with strings on them.

Date Updated: 08 May 2016
What is wireless signal drop-out?

A wireless signal drop-out is a lost signal between the transmitter and the receiver, resulting in loss of audio or extremely noisy audio. Typical causes of drop-outs include: Inte

Date Updated: 08 May 2016
What is a Chorus effect?

Chorus effects can make a single instrument sound like a group of players. It adds a rich, lush, shimmering quality to your sound. Here's how it works: when 2 people play the same

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What is phantom power?

The only person who need even think about phantom power is he who is equipping a studio and purchasing a board and mics, or the performer who wants to use a condenser mic on stage.

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
I am using a condenser mic and a dynamic mic at the same time. Will the phantom power damage my dynamic mic?v

The short answer is... No, the phantom power will not damage your dynamic mics. And here's why: Phantom power is a DC voltage used to power the electronics of a condenser microphon

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What does polyphony mean?

Polyphony (Many-sounds). A synthesizer that can play two or more notes or sounds at the same time is said to be polyphonic. This allows for chords to be played and much more. Most

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
How can I prolong the life of my drums?

Protecting your drums from damage is very important to the life ofyour drums. Using cases or soft bags is recommended for transporting orstoring, but a simple drum cover is great t

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What does ROM/RAM mean?

ROM (Read Only Memory) is a permanent form of microchip memory that is used to store the sounds or samples in digital synthesizers and sound modules. RAM (Random Access Memory) is

Date Updated: 07 May 2016

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