Topic: Quick question on Marantz PMD661

[down2earthlandscaper]

Taking the Marantz out for it's fourth or fifth run this evening for Drive by Truckers. I've always just used the xlr inputs, but was thinking about trying the 1/8" "Line In 2" jack so I can run mics through my Tinybox.
Does anyone have experience using the Line In 2? Will it bypass the Marantz preamps? Is this even a good idea, or will I be better off just using the xlr inputs?

[yug du nord]

Not sure if it does truely bypass the 661 preamps, but I would think so.
I've ran a preamp into mini input (Line 2) without problem...  and it does great IMO.
Just make sure you set your menu settings properly.

[DSatz]

The line inputs on consumer recording equipment (if it also has mike inputs) generally do NOT bypass the first-stage amplifier. Instead, the feedback around that stage is set higher so that the gain of the stage is lower. This results in a simpler, less expensive, more reliable input circuit.

[pdxdanmusic]

I asked Doug Oade if the concert mod on the 661 applied to any other inputs and he said no. I would think Chris at Busman would know also. I think he had a 660 last time I saw him.