[sdiy] Synths and output levels

[Roy J. Tellason]

On Saturday 25 February 2006 12:49 pm, R. D. Davis wrote:
> Something's puzzling me that I'm hoping someone here can explain about
> synths and output levels.  Do most people here design their synthesis
> equipment for a balanced +4 dBu output, or an unbalanced consumer
> level -10 dBV output?  I've been somewhat perplexed by some synths
> which have a -20 dBV output level.  Since synths are typically used in
> studios and live performances, why would some be designed by companies
> like Roland with only unbalanced consumer-level outputs?

Maybe because they figure you're gonna feed it into a guitar amp or similar?  
Something with an input that's expecting a much lower signal level,  
anyhow...

What's -20 dBV in mV?

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