Reddit Reddit reviews Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector

We found 30 Reddit comments about Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector
AC noise filtering reduces RFI/EMI, Spike & surge protection ensures equipment stays safe & power stays clean,15 amp rating with circuit breaker and "Protection OK" Front Panel Indicator to let you know that your equipment is being protected9 Total outlets: 8 rear panel outlets (including 3 with "wall wart" spacing) and 1 front panel convenience outletFiltration rating greater than 23 dB, 200 Khz to 10 Mhz, perfect for instrument rigs, home recording, DJ equipment, pro audio rigs and home entertainment systemsFurman's AC noise filtering reduces RFI and EMI interference to deliver a cleaner sound without pops, crackles and the local radio station coming out of your amp
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30 Reddit comments about Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector:

u/kardall · 10 pointsr/LinusTechTips

If it is a simple power strip with a label, that's crappy.

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However, if it has some kind of Power Conditioning built in to smooth out the power, then it might be worth something. Would have to tear it down to see how it functions and if it's worth it.

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You should be the guinea pig and buy it, do a tear down and see what makes it tick to see if it is anything special :)

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I mean, look at this, it might not be hard to reconfigure it to work in a power bar type of form factor.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003BQ91Y6/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b9AIQrT_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=A1IM4EOPHS76S7&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-11&pf_rd_r=6SCFDE35ND5CS1AETXZ0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=5f4660f5-92fb-57e0-933c-c6798bcfacba&pf_rd_i=8397352011

u/subquilt · 8 pointsr/cableporn

holy shit, that back panel looks like a cereal-box maze.

Its better. But velcro ftw. And kudos on the clever shelf -> cable ladder idea.

edit

Definitely dont mean to bum your high man, this
is* an improvement. I'll make a few observations as a lay-person learning proper cable management techniques myself.

  • The underlying goal of a proper layout is to facilitate ease of maintenance.

    this is why zip ties are generally frowned upon. If its all you got, its better than nothing, but this is the way to go, by far. Zip ties may be "cheaper" but they aren't reusable.

  • That powerstrip daisy-chain is no bueno.

    It may never give you a hassle, but in production, thats a no-no, and its that way for a reason. Amperage draw specifically.

    From the OSHA PDF (shakes head for quoting OHSA)

    "when multiple power strips are
    interconnected, the one directly connected
    to the building outlet is often supplying
    power to far more than the approved
    number. This electrical current overload can
    result in a fire or can cause a circuit breaker
    to trip, deenergizing computers and other
    equipment throughout the area."

    that poor power delivery and circuit failure strains your devices and reduces life. I live in the real world too, where we have budgets and such. If you love your electronics, feed them well. Power conditioners not only evenly distribute power, but they clean up the spikes in the grid, making things easier on your gear.

  • Play tetris, then snake.

    Obviously there is some give and take in this, but the most beautiful SoHo Cable setups have boxes laid out logically, then the wiring wrapped to compliment. Exhibit A. Exhibit B. Note exhibit B bundles Data and Power together. Typically not a serious issue, but something to avoid if possible.

    Sorry for the long edit, but my sarcastic humor floated to the top and I felt like an asshole. Kudos for your creativity. We learn things every time.
u/hairsketchcompany · 4 pointsr/recording

This one on Amazon seems like a good place to start. Get one of these for your "always plugged in" gear, then a standard $10 Home Depot power strip for more flexibility. I also should have mentioned that it's a bad idea to "daisy chain" your power strips. One wall outlet = one power strip.

u/GbMaxSE · 3 pointsr/hometheater
  1. Sony A1E or LG C8
  2. Why does he think he needs a matrix?
  3. This is almost a not-need-to mention these days, everything has some wifi/ethernet capability
  4. Just get a good rack-mount power conditioner Like this one.
  5. Fuck Sonos for a home theater. He needs a real avr and speakers for a home theater. They make AVR Rack Mount Adapters
u/SubwooferMonster · 3 pointsr/DIY

Quick question, do you have any power conditioners? It's one of the first things I recommend when people have power problems. It'll also serve as a nice surge protector. They can be had for like 80 bucks and will save you a lot of hassle. From the sound of it, it's a ripple from shitty electricity, It'll clean up most power problems. Here is a good one. Also, is this a system you bought from PartsExpress by chance?

u/ShiftyAsylum · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

That's the idea. I have them connected to a MBP, through a Yamaha 6-channel board, over XLR connections. I'm pretty happy both with their clarity and their sound output (90dBA output SPL per the specs - sounds about right). I do have them running through one of these however.

If you're looking for a ton of bass, you won't find it here without buying a separate sub (although they may surprise you for being 5" woofers). Otherwise their 8" pair should fit the bill pretty well, but they will cost twice as much for the pair.

u/ph_wolverine · 2 pointsr/synthesizers

Furman M-8X2

Not the fanciest, but I needed something reliable and solid.

u/vaper7777 · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

I was thinking about getting this and adding it to my rack: https://www.amazon.com/Furman-M-8X2-Outlet-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B003BQ91Y6/

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That way I can turn everything off in one place.

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They have one that's more like a power strip too.

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u/mrknowitall95 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

I have a weird pulsing "chirp" tone coming through almost any audio device, also through my PC power supply. Its definitely coming from the mains power in my house. Will this power conditioner "clean" my power and remove this pulsing chirp?

u/erratic_calm · 2 pointsr/DJs

Furman is a popular brand. Buy the most expensive one you're willing to pay for that has good ratings. I own a really basic rack mount one and it works great. The M-8X2.

A power conditioner is arguably the most important thing in your signal chain. It will eliminate all line noise and and it also provides surge protection. No more pops or clicks turning things on and off. No more random noise in your mixer from questionable outlets at old venues. Piece of mind knowing your thousands of dollars of gear are protected.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/Twitch
  1. He needs to be entertaining to keep viewers. If he's not at the 99.9999th percentile of skill, it's highly unlikely he'll build a following without being highly entertaining. So manage your expectations and help him manage his.

  2. For someone to be entertaining a big part of it is to have a varied life. Conversation about a wide variety of subjects, being happy, healthy, clean, accomplished, etc... As a couple you should be helping each other achieve those things regardless, so maybe take a step back and look at that big picture.

  3. AFK his stream, invite friends to watch it, etc...

  4. Make him his chicken tendies, mountain dew, and open his doritos. Just kidding...

  5. As for equipment and setup... This all depends. The next things I would usually advise would be the best quality camera you can get in your budget, like an actual HD camcorder and figure out how to hook that up. Maybe an IRL streaming backpack setup? Sound treatment for the room can be good, but majority of products you buy for this are snake oil, so do your research. I'll just list off some things that I recommend people as ideas:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWNYGUS/ - Adjustable clamp-jaw mount for cameras like the Logitech C920/922 (the most recommended cameras). Get a better or more unique angle.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACFAULC/ - Pop filters help a lot with audio quality.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017WNJS3M/ - Green screen it up and you can do all sorts of wacky or cool stuff, or it just cleans up the presentation of the stream in general.

    https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Mini-Customizable/dp/B07DYRS1WH - The streamdeck mini just came out, pretty useful for doing goofy on-demand stuff with programmable buttons. Some people swear by these.

    For higher end stuff for audio, put this stuff in a wish list if he does start to take off:

    https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M - Probably my most recommended mic for people wanting to get into the more serious stuff.

    https://www.amazon.com/dbx-286s-Microphone-Preamp-Processor/dp/B004LWH79A - Probably the best entry level audiophile grade mic preamp. This is endgame for streamers personally, it's way beyond what most people have and it will give him an edge.

    https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Microphones-CL-1-Cloudlifter-1-channel/dp/B004MQSV04 - Cloudlifter CL-1. This is a must if you ahve a Shure SM7B, excellent high end filter that will absolutely remove all noise.

    https://www.amazon.com/Furman-M-8X2-Outlet-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B003BQ91Y6/ - Further eliminates noise from dirty power. Everyone who wants a decent XLR high-end setup wants something like this.

    https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Heath-ZEDi-10FX-Compact-Interface/dp/B01ATAK5MS - This is an excellent mixer+audio interface combo, if you are going XLR you'll want a mixer. It's 4x4 USB, which for the price is a great value, and it's preamps and lines are notoriously silent. I bought the last version of this which was a 4x2 interface on a great sale, and couldn't be more pleased.

    There's a lot more you can get of course. A simple small table rack to rack mount these things... But it all depends, the sky is the limit with this stuff. Just giving you ideas of how you can go nuts with it.

    But at the core of it, if he's not organically growing by being consistent and working hard at it and trying to improve... Maybe he's just not entertaining enough? It is what it is. Don't think that buying this stuff really makes any difference, it only does if you are already able to gain viewers in the first place.
u/skytzx · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I recall someone on buildapc had a similar issue before. Their solution was to get a power conditioner... something like this or this may fix the issue.

They're commonly used for audio equipment where audible noise can result from dirty power.

u/BoatmanJohnson · 2 pointsr/guitarpedals

I actually have an empress echosystem. Maybe that helps in someway? Is this the furman thing you are talking ab? I’d just replace my regular surge protector with it?

Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BQ91Y6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jhsDAbMH0ZY71

u/jafrey · 2 pointsr/homelab

Economies of scale. Everyone uses these not just homelab users so they're cheaper.

At $110 I have no problem getting one of the nice ones for my shop(oscilloscopes tend to be sensitive) and HTPC setup.

Edit: They even have cheaper ones down at $58 with good reviews.

u/supercargo · 2 pointsr/electricians
  1. Yes, setting the gain knob on the sub to 1/8 of maximum would work. It would be worth doing some testing since you might be able to go higher depending on your source material

  2. A power strip with a resettable circuit breaker would work; Furman makes various products like this which are designed specifically for use with audio and include some extra filtering circuitry; something like https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B0002D017M or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BQ91Y6/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002D017M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=ETAW7VAVA9MJKWH1T8DZ
u/unknown_baby_daddy · 1 pointr/techsupport

Check to see if any part of your network is running parallel with high voltage cabling. I would attempt directly connecting to your LAN if your on wireless. Another option is to condition the power for your computer and router/hub.

Link to amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BQ91Y6

u/natufian · 1 pointr/edmproduction

I had the same thing, even with my Scarlett 18i6 interface. It's likely caused by a dirty A/C signal in your home's wiring. I bought this and it cured the problem completely for me for my computer's previous location in my humble studio. Since, I've moved to another outlet; there is a very slight hiss but it's 1,000 times better than it was originally. If you want to test this theory before spending any money, you can try other outlets in your home and/or listening from a friend's house, library, etc.

u/gillem-defoe · 1 pointr/synthesizers

This should help...

Also, think about getting yourself a Furman Power Conditioner.

u/TheDroopy · 1 pointr/audiophile

If none of his suggestions work, plug your amp into a power conditioner. I have this one in my recording rig because my audio interface is ungrounded and I was getting that hum until I added it. Pretty affordable for audio gear and Furman is a pretty trusted brand name.

u/parallellives99 · 1 pointr/audioengineering

you might have some power issues in your home and may need a power conditioner. I have this one (https://www.amazon.com/Furman-M-8X2-Outlet-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B003BQ91Y6) and it has worked wonders and cleaned up all my hums and doubles as a surge protector, protecting all your hard earned expensive gear.

u/Apocrathia · 1 pointr/Ubiquiti

Depends on what your power situation looks like. I agree with other comments that you don't need the individual switches. However, you may want a battery backup. I like the APC rackmount UPS units. However, if you already have reliable power, and you just want clean power, you can also look into a Furman power conditioner. Otherwise, there are plenty of good rackmount PDUs out there. Personally, I use an APC UPS on it's own, but my rack isn't fully contained and is in a closet full of gear.

u/sdsowlsa · 1 pointr/audiophile

I've been researching Power Conditioners, and there are a lot of differing opinions out there. I'm wondering if anyone here has an idea if it would be worth it to purchase something along these lines in order to improve my sound quality and/or protection, and if so, which one would be best. Thanks!

Furman

Nady

Pyle

u/semi_colon · 1 pointr/MusicBattlestations

Thank you, this looks like what I need. If I get something like the Furman M-8×2, should I be plugging everything into that directly or is running the power strips I already have into that an option? (Or would it be defeating the purpose somehow?)

u/charlls · 1 pointr/csgo

This is either your 'Gain' set too high, or a grounding power issue to your computer/audio interface. I've personally had to buy a power conditioner to fix this issue. Something like this. You should also check to confirm you're actually using the SM and not a built-in mic or webcam mic. You may also get more help by posting this to /r/audioengineering/ as it's not much of a CSGO issue as much as an audio issue.

u/Son_of_Sophroniscus · 0 pointsr/synthesizers

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Furman-M-8X2-Outlet-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B003BQ91Y6

Works great, but you could probably find a less expensive one... I wouldn't go for a cheaply made power strip or conditioner, though.