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Subject: Re: Preamp?

From: "rreprobate" <lord@...>
Date: 2003-11-13

10V is .... ∗eyes shut squints brain hurts for a second∗

+22 db

I think.

You can check your equipment's specs to see how close you can get to that. Many pro
consoles run on 18 volt rails, and theoretically have better headroom than a MOTM. I
think Mackies poop out about right there.

That's all the log math I can handle for one day.

Max

> I see, too bad. I'll try to abuse one of my mixer strips
> than, but I guess I need some better solution.
>
> Will a preamp crank up the level to MOTM levels (10V pk-pk)
> anyway? Isn't that way too hot, even for pro audio
> environments?
>
> (Don't hit me if I said something terribly dumb.)
>
> - Robert