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Title: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 21, 2015, 07:46:58 PM
My suspicion is that I'd need unbalanced rca to balanced xlr cables? I could run 1/8 into the 661 but I wouldn't get the benefit of the Oade mods I dont think.

Thanks, Marc.
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: aaronji on June 22, 2015, 05:30:37 AM
I think that it should be no problem, although I am no expert.  Anecdotally, though, I asked Jerry Chamkis (the Aerco MP-2 maker) a similar question (could I run the RCA outs on my Aerco into the XLRs on an R44), and he said XLR inputs "work fine with unbalanced signals as they are a subset of balanced signals. The 'other' pin (Pin 3) is simply grounded."
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: jbell on June 22, 2015, 06:12:38 AM
Yes
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: pdxdanmusic on June 22, 2015, 10:47:25 AM
Doug told me the mods are only for the mic in setting so if you are doing line in you would bypass the mod also.
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 22, 2015, 11:19:42 AM
Doug told me the mods are only for the mic in setting so if you are doing line in you would bypass the mod also.

Ah, I did not know that, always thought he modded the line stage xlrs, but not the 1/8. The stock 661 has a damn fine line input stage then, Imo. Thanks all!
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: pdxdanmusic on June 22, 2015, 11:49:04 AM
Here is what I asked.
" Did the mod upgrade the xlr line in circuitry also or just the mic pre-amps. The reason I ask is because I have been looking at mic pre-amps."

and his reply

"Dan, it upgrades the mic preamp only. The line 2 input sounds best...Doug"

I use mine as a bit bucket for my MixPre-D but I am glad I can use it without the preamp. I have an OCM 661
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 22, 2015, 12:06:07 PM
Thanks Dan. Might as well run the 1/8 and not buy a cable.
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 22, 2015, 12:21:14 PM
Doug just told me the same thing.....and reiterated that he likes the 1/8 line 2 best unless you need locking.
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 22, 2015, 08:50:33 PM
I'm a little out of control......need gear hoarders anonymous. Bad.  ::)
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: carlbeck on June 23, 2015, 09:17:22 AM
I'm a little out of control......need gear hoarders anonymous. Bad.  ::)

I love it when one of us old school guys get back in the game, it's like a frenzy at first. Hoard, Hoard, I need it all, HOARD!! So good to have you back  ;D
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 23, 2015, 11:53:12 AM
 ;D thanks Carl. Like a kid in a candy store....or a grandpa in a WW II memorabilia store.  :P
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: MakersMarc on June 23, 2015, 11:53:58 AM
Extra gear = E-Viagra.  8)
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: tim in jersey on June 23, 2015, 08:51:12 PM
I'm a little out of control......need gear hoarders anonymous. Bad.  ::)

I love it when one of us old school guys get back in the game, it's like a frenzy at first. Hoard, Hoard, I need it all, HOARD!! So good to have you back  ;D

Doesn't just affect those getting back in the game...  :P
Title: Re: Can I run little box rca > xlr into 661?
Post by: F.O.Bean on July 02, 2015, 10:44:13 AM
I'm a little out of control......need gear hoarders anonymous. Bad.  ::)

I love it when one of us old school guys get back in the game, it's like a frenzy at first. Hoard, Hoard, I need it all, HOARD!! So good to have you back  ;D

Doesn't just affect those getting back in the game...  :P

We do need a gear hoarders anonymous on here! I'm sure there would be a LOT of us too 8) Ive been trying to take a week or two break from ts.com every so often, because I just can't help myself when I'm scrolling the YS! "Need it, need it, definitely need it, don't need it but want it, and oh yeah, that's going to be mine too" lol ;D