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RE: Solar Power System Impact On Audio Quality Question

Thank you Adam. Your attached article is exactly what I was looking for, specifically the true sine wave vs modified sin wave inverters. The double inverter solution, one smaller true sine for recording studio and audio (I have all those critical circuits on a separate 60A sub-panel so hookup should be less complex) and modified sine for everything else. I'm guessing an added bonus would be complete isolation between clean (audio) and dirty (appliances) circuits.

A big concern is how a modified sine would effect my Hammond organs. The mechanical tone wheel generators are driven by one synchronous AC motor. I'm sure, by law, the solar 60Hz will be spot on (absolutely critical for pitch) but what kind of artifacts would that funky waveform create?

I'm guessing once the system is installed I'll be taking measurements and tweaking like mad.

As more of these systems are installed, one day I see an "audiophile" true sine inverter as a viable commercial product.

Regardless of my sound quality concerns, I'm going ahead anyway (who doesn't like saving money and helping the environment at the same time?). If the grid ends up sounding better than solar, I'll simply switch to the grid when listening or recording.

Open up your mind, in pours the trash. - Meat Puppets, 1987


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