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Subject: ac vs dc question

From: "grotechef" <grotechef@...>
Date: 2003-07-26

hello everybody!

i'm having trouble understanding the difference between ac and dc
waveforms; and also between ac or dc coupled waveforms, and how this
affects functioning of certain modules (particularly the '110
vca/ringmod).

i've been reading a lot of manuals - arp 2600, emu, serge gold book -
but alas, i've managed to get more confused ;o)
so, i was hoping some of you wizzards could help me out with this.

(i'm also confused about "waveforms with a dc offset/component")

i do understand that ac is alternating current, though ;o)

is there some relationship between
ac = audio freq voltage
dc = control voltage?

though some audio freq are not 'alternating'?

thanks!
greetings,
chef!