[sdiy] Synths and output levels

[Oren Leavitt]

http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-db-volt.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decibel

Hope that helps,
- Oren

Roy J. Tellason wrote:
> 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?
>