I have gone straight RCA line-level output from a stereo to the line level on the 2400 without a stereo preamp -- but if levels do seem low (which they are sometimes, depending on the source), then I guess a preamp could be helpful, or you could try the headphone output of course. I have occasionally gone from a headphone output and gotten good results.
Ivan. ---------------- >i tried headphone to microphone many times with both home stereo to >powerbook and powerbook to powerbook, if you go rca to 3.5mm you will >need a stereo preamp > >Julian wrote: >> A headphone jack is not line level. It is much higher and the impedance is >> very low (8 ohms). Since the input on the 2400c is a mic jack, it is high >> sensitivity and will likely be overloaded with an headphone output. Use the >> L/R RCA pin outs on your home stereo, if it has them. You will then need a >> RCA pin x 2 to 3.5mm adaptor cable. >> >> Best, >> >> Julian. >> >> >> ---------- >> Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! >> A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. >> FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> >> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> >> >> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Need help from a real person? Try. >><[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> ---------- >> Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! >> MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> >> >> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler >> CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> >> >> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> >> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ >> >> MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! >> Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> >> > > > > >---------- >Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! >A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. >FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> >Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Need help from a real person? Try. >><[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >---------- >Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! >MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > >Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> >After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > >MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! >Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
