remember, i dont have a pre, i run cs batt box > mSBM1 (line in) > WAV
so i was running the sbm1 wide open, and still had to boost the levels in post, alot - like over 10db. and when i did that, i heard a hum, and i am pretty sure that hum was not present in the p.a. (this was at the hollywood bowl, with the la phil - actually, one of these was the time you were invited to come along). i have been meaning to have you come along and run your 4060 > preamp combo and we could compare it to my 4060 > sbm1 setup, and see how you do with levels and such. it would be truly head to head, 'cos we would be sitting right next to eachother running hrtf rigs... maybe next season, if you're up for it (next week is the last week, and i sold the tix, 'cos we couldnt attend)