Topic: Running the MT24/96 analog line in

[oleg]

so i really dont get what problem you have , not enouth level in recording or what?
if so , use pads on the box and go to the h or m position

[udovdh]

so i really dont get what problem you have , not enouth level in recording or what?

I have too much level (close to clipping).
Or too little 'headroom' left thanks to the 14 dB of gain from the Microtrack... 

[Ed.]

you should be able to get attenuator cables for a decent price that would solve the problem.

[udovdh]

you should be able to get attenuator cables for a decent price that would solve the problem.

Thanks.
Attenuating the signal that was amplified first?
First I will try to lower the gain in the FET on the capsule. (by fiddling with the battery box)
If that fails I can build a resistor in my cable.

Does anybody know the impedance of Line In on the Microtrack? (handy to calculate exact attenuations)

[Ed.]

well normally attenuator cables drop a hot incoming signal so it doesn't overload the recording/recorder.  However, I'd imagine since the battery box is boosting the signal and the MT is boosting the signal as well, dropping it down before it gets to the MT will allow you to use the preamp in the MT more efficiently.  That will allow you to set your levels better on the MT so you don't clip, or have the fear of clipping.

I'd imagine if you lower the game on the FET, that'd pretty much have the same effect.  Since theres no way to lower the MT, I think the only option is to lower it before it gets to the MT.  You could always try running mics > mt and see if that helps it out at all.

[souper]

not that every one does not know this, but typically the oade has only 20db of gain