I have a microphone madness -20db attenuating cable which I use to go from line out > mic in on a camcorder.
My old camcorder, zr800 it worked great and was a must in order to get good audio. The zr800 didn't have an on screen meter though so I do not know how high the levels where, I just know that I had to use the cable to get good sound.
My new camera is a r300 and has an on screen meter.
If I use the cable the meter shows peaks around -3 and I get good sound
In HOME Tests, if I don't use the cable it still peaks at -3.
If I switch the out from line to headphone then the meter will show a huge drop as expected.
So I am confused, shouldn't I see a drop on the meter when running line out as well?
Since I am not seeing a drop, do you think I can leavel the cable out and get good sound?
I am assuming he cable isn't broke since I see a drop on headphone out
Any advice is appreciated, tia