audiopwhipped
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Hello. My noob question... I have a compressor which I presume likes a +4db signal. I plan on using a small sample based drum machine which has a small jack out. I presume this is -10db output, as I've read that this is the conventional home line out db? So what is the easiest way to get my level up and drive my comp correctly? I don't have a mixer with inserts as the manual suggests. The manual also suggest a mic pre-amp but doesn't give details. There are a lot out there and I don't want to waste money or time. Is it best in my case to use a pre-amp that allows a line in like the Golden Age Project Pre-73 Jr, and which has a mic gain range of 20-70db (does this gain also work for the line). How much gain is necessary to reach +4 from a mic or non pro line? I hope that makes sense and thanks.