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Jonmac, from the documentation, I see that when the EXT IN switch is in the LINE position, the input is spec'd at +4 dBu nominal to +20 dBu max. When the EXT IN switch is set to MIC, the nominal input level is -19dBV (-16.78 dBu) and max input level is -3 dBV (-0.78 dBu)*. I notice a gap from the -0.78 dBu to +4 dBu from max Mic In to nominal Line In. Can this be a problem if the SPL of the event are desire this "dead spot" for optimum record levels, or is does overlap exist where no "Minimum" level is spec'd?
Can anyone tell me for certain that the CA-14 <-> 9100 combo will be fully compatible with the Tascam DR-40?
*note that converted values for apples to apples comparison came from an online calculator and may need to be verified. (Why would they use different units in this sort of spec?!?!)
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I wouldn't recommend using the mic in setting with a pre-amp, the level will be much too high.
Don't worry if you can't achieve 0db when recording, around -12 on the meter is fine, the line in noise level is so low, you will be able to normalise to near 0db in post, without any noticeable increase in noise.
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