So if I want to get more level via the line in with my current set of core-sound cardioids a warm modded sbm would get me that 6 db of extra gain and the noticeable increase of Balls Factor? I'm still feeling out my new rig {core-sound cards + batt box > d8} but it seems like the line in is almost too clean although I never have to worry about levels and the mic/Lo has more beef but can get too hot and I get paranoid if I can't watch the meters all the time.