Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 08:11:15 -0500 From: Eric Woudenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MD: Dynamic range of mic input (was: md-l-digest V2 #455) Jeff Medin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > 3). The DYNAMIC RANGE of the (un-powered) "LINE INPUT" (where you plug > the Mics & battery box in) is SUBSTANTIALLY larger than that of the > (powered) "MIC INPUT". What leads you to this conclusion? Rick Rick, please note this is a general statement that does not apply to all but here is what leads me to that conclusion: 1) Talking to a few engineers at a few companies that make commercial microphones-- Drawing on their experience. 2) "REC IN" *USUALLY* has an extra stage of gain for the low milli-volt level output of Mics (VS half volt type Line levels). This extra gain stage will limit D/R compared to "LINE IN" (unless you "ride" the level control on machines that don't have auto leveling). I have personally found this to be true on the (very) few machines I have actually used at live concerts. ----------------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
