Just a very basic question, but for some reason my search didn't turn up anything.
I assume that if your mics have -10dB switchable pads, and you are recording loud/amplified music, it is generally advisable to always use the pads, correct, unless you can't get proper levels when doing so? I may be using some Beyer MC950s shortly and want to be sure I'm right to use the -10dB pad with them.