So what is the difference really? If the source is loud why not just turn down the gain? If you want the saturation your preamp gives you maybe I can understand that but if you don't have a colored preamp, what is the point of the pad switch on a microphone?
what does an overloaded circuit in a condenser mic sound like? Does it have a characteristic glitch or artifact that can tell you it's happening?
what does an overloaded circuit in a condenser mic sound like? Does it have a characteristic glitch or artifact that can tell you it's happening?
what does an overloaded circuit in a condenser mic sound like? Does it have a characteristic glitch or artifact that can tell you it's happening?