mixer db mystery

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georgio

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Hi,
I just bought a 'Spirit Notepad'.

The 'line in/mic.' channels have controls calibrated in db.

I understand basic db theory but cannot relate the meaning to the input signal and its reference parameter - whatever that is?

Could someone please explain?

Many thanks

Georgio
 
georgio said:
Hi,
I just bought a 'Spirit Notepad'.

The 'line in/mic.' channels have controls calibrated in db.
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Oh? Sure? It doesn't say db. Maybe it is.

I understand basic db theory but cannot relate the meaning to the input signal and its reference parameter - whatever that is?

Could someone please explain?
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Yes, sure. What you don't exactly tell us what it is you want to know. ;)

I'll make a guess: You wonder how come the signal becomes higher when the number gets lower. That's because it's not a gain, it's 'sensitivity'. Kinda unintuitive, perhaps, but maybe it makes sense to the people at soundcraft, they do this sometimes. ;)
 
LOL

To be honest ,

I have never understood the db thingy except to never let my mixes or any channels go over 0. I just use my ears and mix way below zero. LOL

gotta article for me Bear? For digital that is.



Malcolm
 
Blue Bear Sound said:
Yup....... sure do!

Meters, Signal Levels, and Headroom

Digital's no different, except you don't have to worry about interfacing with analog "accepted levels"!
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LOL, I figured you did !

Thanks

Gives me something to do today until studio time. LOL

BTW,, last project is on hold for a minute.


Malcolm
 
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