Questions tagged [line-level]
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Sending line-level signal to two devices
I want to send a line-level signal (coming out of a DAC) to 2 devices, both of which will be working at the same time. Can I split the line-level signal with a simple Y splitter? The actual set up ...
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Mixer XLR out vs Line out
What is the difference between XRL main outs and LINE outs on a mixing desk? Don't they both output the same Line level signal? What is the ideal use of one instead of the other? I still get confused ...
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RC300: using a dynamic mic via JACK or XLR
Does the RC300 (or any audio device in general) have a special internal gain for the XLR input? When using a dynamic mic via JACK the sound level is very minimal, whereas when using it with the XLR ...
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Guitar pedals + sound card: What's wrong with the combination?
When I asked a question here where I also described my setup, there were two comments that suggested that there was something wrong with my setup. Which is like this:
Eventide Space (reverb) and BOSS ...
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Does a non-powered mixer have the same level of output regardless of number of inputs used?
Some of my band mates say that having too many mics/instruments plugged into a mixer has a chance of overpowering the output to the power amp.
I say that the mixer is line level output regardless of ...
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Line out of guitar amp when connected to soundcraft notepad 8FX does not give sound to the mixer. Is the Line out busted?
My guitar line out refuses to produce sound through the mixer.
I am beginner guitar player and for my first gig I went to the church to play for a communion, I was carrying my guitar (Juarez), a ...
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Sound distortion from PA to line in on PC
I was recently voluntold to figure out how to stream live services for our church to Zoom. I have things working pretty well by using the line out from the PA system to the line in on the PC with a 3....
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Is my synthesizer too quiet?
My synthesizer (Yamaha mx88) is plugged into the back (which has no gain controls) of my audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) and that is plugged into my laptop (MacBook pro) running Focusrite ...
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Line level to mic level on PC - lower output volume | use a direct box | use other options?
In this instance, I would like to hook an output of my audio interface (1/4in output on a focusrite 18i20) to the mic input on my PC (just standard 3.5mm input on the motherboard).
I see a bunch of ...
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What would happen if I plug in a mono/TS phone jack into a balanced output socket that requires a TRS phone jack?
I want to plug two phone-to-RCA adapter into the stereo output of a mixing console.
The output I'm going to use is a stereo out with a balanced TRS phone socket for each channel. I want to plug in ...
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10-15 dB lower input audio level on audio interface than output level on source
I am trying to record audio from a Philips VR 948 S-VHS Videorecorder with my Apogee Duet 2 audio interface. Somehow the input signal is at -10 dB (or about 10-15 dB lower) on the audio interface (...
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Can the Line-in jack be used for an external microphone?
Is there any way to use a microphone in a Line-in jack (e.g., with a pre-amp, phantom power, etc.)?
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Can a balanced audio connection be maintained with one end unbalanced?
I have a digital piano, KORG SP-250, that has unbalanced output, and a sound card Focusrite Clarett 4pre-USB that has balanced input (line level or mic). I now wonder, what will happen when I connect ...
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Input levels (mic/inst/line) and DI-Box
Okay, I'm totally consused about the input levels. Let's say I have an audiointerface Presonus Studio 68. Inputs:
Mic/line/inst
Mic/line/inst
Mic/inst
Mic/inst
There is also a button "line" which ...
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How do I generate a 0 dBFS sine-wave in SoX? (output clipped warning)
I'm trying to generate a 48 kHz, 16-bit 0 dBFS WAV file of a 997 Hz sine wave, where the level is set to the maximum value of 7FFF, but SoX warns me the output was clipped when it finishes. I don't ...
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Line inputs and sound quality
Ive been recording my guitar from the line out of a two notes captor into the line in of my presonus audiobox itwo via a trs cable.
I'm not 100% happy with what I am hearing as it sounds like the ...
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line-level adjustment problem [closed]
How can I connect a microphone with jack cable to the line-in port of a simple speaker, please?
How can I adjust mic level to line level?
Similar question: How can I adjust line level of CASIO SA-46 ...
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Do some dedicated sound cards have a "stronger" line-out signal than on-board chips? [closed]
I am currently using a Realtek ALC887 on-board sound chip connected through line-out to a set of recently acquired Raumfeld Stereo M speakers. Either the audio signal of my on-board chip is rather ...
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Converting a 3.5in mic input to line level portably
As I understand it, mic level input and line level input are two different things, with line level input having a much higher power level.
In my case, I'm dealing with an old minidisc recorder that ...
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Audio cuts out after some time on mixer when set to -10dBV level
I have a Behringer X1622USB mixer which I am trying to set up with my PC. I have my PC's motherboard line out connected to a stereo line in on the mixer, which is fine for the most part. On each line ...
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Preamplifier to get Max Output Voltage
I'm looking a preamplifier to get 1-2 Volt as Maximum Output Voltage of a microphone with jack or RCA.
To get a line-in signal and then modulate in FM. I don't know if this I've found works.
Beh...
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Understanding various input lines types for mixing?
Can anyone out there point me to a good tutorial to understand the various kinds of inputs and outputs use in audio? I've looked around a little bit, and I have not found anything too great. Online is ...
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Playing MP3/AAC music on powered loudspeaker [closed]
I have a Mackie Thump15 15-Inch powered loudspeaker that I want to be able to play music from my iTunes library on. The speaker has active amplification and has a mic and line input. I read that I can ...
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What is the difference between headphone jack and line out on Zoom H5 Audio Recorder?
I'm not very familiar with sound engineering, so this may be a stupid question!
I use a Zoom H5 for video production work. I plug microphones into the H5, and then plug the Line Out from it into the ...
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Why we require high voltage swing at the output of line drivers?
Why we require high voltage swing at the output of line drivers? ( My knowledge in this area is limited and please correct me if am asking an irrelevant question ) just like + or - 15V at the output ...
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What's the correct way to connect my active speakers to my laptop using an external sound interface?
Here's the problem:
When I plug in a ten-dollar pair of headphones into my Lenovo laptop (memory: 8GB), everything sounds great. Seriously.
When I connected my laptop to my Samsung SmartTV via an ...
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Remove Buzzing on PC Line In Jack with Audio Compressor After Mixer
I have done some pretty detailed trouble shooting on this and just want to know what additional equipment or things to try to eliminate the electronic buzzing noise I get.
PC Line In Jack
Behringer ...
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Using an unpowered microphone on a mixer board?
I just recently bought a Mackie 402VLZ4 and trying to use a set of microphones on the board.
The microphones I'm trying to use are as follows:
A lavalier microphone (mini to XLR adapter being used):...
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Balanced line level to balanced mic level
What is the best practice for connecting a balanced, line level signal to a balanced, microphone input?
I have a source with balanced, line level, +4dBu outputs (XLR) which I want to connect to the ...
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Matching line in/line out levels
I recently asked about the general setup of our Talking Newspaper recording studio (Undestanding a recording studio configuration).
From the answers given, it seems that without buying extra ...
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Wireless Mic & Line Signals
Hello,
Is it possible to transmit a STEREO LINE signal through a wireless mic system.
Im using the Sennheiser ew 100 G3 system.
I can actually send/receive successfully the signal but my problem is ...
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Trim levels in Deva 5.8 channels
how to set trim, pre-amp level, in DEVA 5.8 recorder on location for condensor and lapel mikes?
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How does a recorder boost a signal at line-in?
This might seem like a dumb question, but don't let that fool you. It is a dumb question.
Say I connect my mics to my MixPre-D, and then connect my MixPre-D to my Sony PCM M10 recorder via line-in.
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Do analog mixers boost mic level to line level?
Does your typical analog non-powered mixer boost the mic inputs to line level for all the signal processing ie. effects, eq, panning, or does it remain mic level?
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Difference between microphone and line in inputs?
Just something I've always wondered—most sound cards have both a line in and a microphone, and I've never been able to tell the difference between anything recorded with them. Lately I've seen cards ...
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Can instrument effects pedals be used for (live) vocals? Either at mic level or line level?
I just saw Rosetta last night, and noticed that the vocalist uses some kind of all-in-one effects pedal. I don't know whether or not it was specifically made for vocals though.
I would like to have ...
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