[78-L] Hot input levels

[Dave at Audio Tech Transfer]

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> Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 22:48:23 +0000 (UTC)
> From: bradc944 at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: Hot  input levels
> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
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> Having a
> bit of difficulty here... trying to do some 'newer' 78s to show how
> good a 78 can sound, and the levels coming off the line-out on the
> receiver are EXTREMELY HOT. Should I be looking at a pair of 3 to 6 dB
> pads to throw in line? Any ideas/suggestions?
>
> TiA
>
> BC

Brad,

I assume you're trying to do a transfer to digital.  What kind of DAC 
converter or soundcard are you using?

I can tell you that when I used an internal soundcard years ago, it was 
necessary to adjust record levels via software in the PC (Control Panel > 
Sound And Audio Devices Properties).  I now use an E-MU 0404 USB, which has 
gain controls for right and left channel.  Very handy feature for doing 
transfers.

If you're limited in ability to adjust record levels, something that might 
help is using a small DJ mixer between your PC and the line level source. 
Most mixers will have gain controls, providing more flexibility in dealing 
with "hot" sources as you're experiencing.

Dave Rose