+4dbu compared to -10dbv

[djclueveli]

does every mixer have a +4dbu jack? how does it look. also what is the difference between that and -10dv. is -10dbv when u record using the rca cables from your mixer REC OUT into the sound cards line out jack (the blue circle)?

[Farview]

+4 and -10 are just two different line level standards. One isn't any better than the other. You need to look at the documentation for all of your equipment and figure out what is what.

You can plug -10 into +4 equipment and vice-versa. You just have to know that a -10 output will have a hard time driving a +4 input. And a +4 output could easily overdrive a -10 input.

[djclueveli]

oh so +4bu and -10dbv are just the type of gear u have? i thought rca connections were -10dbv and the line looking jacks were +4dbu. thanks

[Farview]

Most of the time, and analog RCA jack will be -10, but not always.

It's never safe to assume anything. The connector and the signal are independant of each other.

[djclueveli]

yea on my mixer it has -10dbv and +4 dbu. i just wanted to know what people normally use to record vocals out of the two. and to people who use the 4dbu do they use use stereo jacks into the line in cable to connect the mixer to the sound card?

[Farview]

You use what ever matches your interface (soundcard). If your soundcard is -10, use the -10 on the mixer.

I'm not sure what stereo jack you are refering to.