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From:  "Tako Oda <toda@m...
Date:  Fri Jan 31, 2003  6:12 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist]Sony MD-Recorder and Mike

Several things that can affect recording level...

Is it a line-level or mic input? "Lines" i.e. from a stereo produce
much more voltage change than a mic, so a line-level input for a
recorder is going to boost the incoming signal much less than a mic
input would. If you only have a line-level input, you may need to pre-
amplify the mic signal on its way to the recorder.

Also, find out if you mic requires phantom power. Is it a condensor
mic?

Tako

Debra Johnson <debbiejo53142@y...> wrote:
> A short while ago several posters listed their success
> with using a Sony MD-Recorder and a Microphone -- I
> seem to be having some problems getting a reasonable
> sound level from this system while using the mike. The
> mike works wonderfully with my old tape-rcorder, and
> the MD-player works well recording music; but I must
> be doing something wrong. The quality of the sound
> from the MD with the mike is aceptable but
> disappointing, and the level is weak. If someone
> would care to offer any off-list suggestions of what
> to try, I'd be most appreciative.





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