Topic: DPA4060>MMA600>MT2496 cable question

[vince]

I still havent purchased any mics or pre/adc yet but I have a question on this setup
If I purchase the 4060s and go microdot into the MMA6000, what is the best input into the MT from the MMA?

I am confused as to whether I have to/need to use both 1/4 inputs or can I just use one with the L/M/H switch on L

I am assuming I should not use the 1/8 mic in even with the L/M/H switch on L.

...anyway, should the cable out of the 6000 be a mini-1/4 or should I use an 1/8-1/4 adapter on the end of the 3.5 mm Mini-jack or am I just making this more difficult than it has to be.

additionally, I would welcome any comments +/- on this setup.

I want to get a decent set of microminiature mics to alteast start recording, but I have contemplated the following gear:

DPA4060>MMA6000>MT2496
AKG391>ACM660 with a possible add-on of the CK97 caps for stealthing
Just say fuck the MT and get the PMD671 for later ACM from Oade. Then I would have to rethink my mic purchase based on power requirements.
I have been eating and sleeping this site for a couple weeks now and am still unsure on the mic situation if I get the 671.
My budget was 2k...now 3k.
I am all about the portability here, I wanna travel fast and light.

Thanks for any advice

Vince

[pfife]

...anyway, should the cable out of the 6000 be a mini-1/4 or should I use an 1/8-1/4 adapter on the end of the 3.5 mm Mini-jack or am I just making this more difficult than it has to be.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong- but you have to go from 1/8" out of the MMA6000 to two 1/4" TRS plugs for the MT.  I think the line ins are the TRS plugs.

[olyrc]

I picked up one of these:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-MICROTRACK-MINI-TRS

[WiFiJeff]

I picked up one of these:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-MICROTRACK-MINI-TRS

I got a SP cable with male stereo 1/8" to dual mono 1/4" plugs, with a right-angle nutrik 1/8" that fits nicely into the MMA6000 with less stress than a straight 1/8".  This avoids one more connection which can come loose (and therefore will).

Jeff

[vince]

I picked up one of these:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-MICROTRACK-MINI-TRS

I got a SP cable with male stereo 1/8" to dual mono 1/4" plugs, with a right-angle nutrik 1/8" that fits nicely into the MMA6000 with less stress than a straight 1/8".  This avoids one more connection which can come loose (and therefore will).

Jeff

I had not seen these yet. This will solve my problem if I go with the DPA products.-Thank you very much.