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Title: Tape output
Post by: intpseeker on January 15, 2009, 11:43:47 AM

I'll apologize in advance for a basic question, but if the stereo preamp has a 3.5 tape output, can that be run into a recorder to capture the recorded signal? If so is it the same signal that the xlr outs would produce?

 I'm not clear what a tape in or tape out jack's purpose is.

Thanks

Title: Re: Tape output
Post by: indietaperwloo on January 15, 2009, 03:18:11 PM

Tape out is basically an unbalanced line output that runs parallel to the main outs.  It's just attenuated differently.  RCA or 1/8" TRS outputs are usually -10dBU and balanced lines are usually +4dBU.  This is what typically happens with mixers so I'd imagine it's the same with a stereo preamp.  You might want to check the documentation of your preamp just to be sure.