Topic: Sony PCM-M10 Unity Gain Question

[Cheesecadet]

Hey All...so I have read that the Unity Gain for the Sony PCM-M10 is 5.5 - 6 on the recording dial.

I guess I have a couple questions about this.

For reference, I use the Church Audio CA-9100 preamp with the M10 and my DPA 4061's running "Line In".


1.)  Is the true Unity Gain 5.5 - 6 on the recording dial?...Just want to be sure 

2.)  Would there be adverse conditions if I ran the M10 at a 1 - 2 on the recording dial so I could crank the gain on the 9100 preamp?  I thought someone mentioned brickwalling might be an issue...but I have never had a brickwalled recording ever since I started taping many years ago...so I thought that may not be correct?

3.)  Does the unity gain only pertain to when I am running "Line In"?


Any info that folks can provide would be great.

Thanks

[Ozpeter]

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=133475.msg1748372#msg1748372

I'd suggest using "4" on the dial as a starting point for correct gain staging when using line in.