Shielding Expensive Hardware From Voltage Spikes
Plugging expensive gaming desktop rigs, active studio monitors, and multi-monitors into cheap Extension cords exposes sensitive electronics to dangerous lightning spikes and voltage surges.
1. Joule Rating Energy Absorption
Select surge protectors rated for at least 900 to 2000 Joules (e.g. Belkin Essential Series 6-Socket Surge Protector), absorbing high voltage spikes before reaching your PSU.
2. EMI/RFI Noise Filtering
Surge protectors with EMI/RFI noise filters prevent electrical AC hum interference from leaking into studio monitor speakers and guitar amplifiers.