Professional Line Audio Vs. Consumer Line Audio?

[dem467]

Okay, so i've been doing research all over the place and still cant seem to understand the difference between the -10dB and +4dB levels, and which situations they are best used in.

Most of the gear i have has a +4dB pad, and im running the inputs into a Tascam US 1641. Would it be an option?

Does this in any way affect the maximum level that a signal will peak at? For example, would using the +4dB pad mean that the peak level would be 14dB higher than using the -10dB?

Any information regarding this would be appreciated.

 

[moresound]

The -10, +4 is as follows -10 is if your going to use that unit in conjunction with, say your home stereo set up. And the +4 is if your using the unit with all of your other pro sound/recording gear.
It's there so as you can match the unit with pro audio or home consumer products.

Oh yeah and welcome to the forums.

 

[pezking]

Further to this, the reason that Pro gear uses higher voltages is to achieve a better signal to noise ratio

 

[dco]

futher info @ http://www.berkleemusic.com/communi...workstations/9799-line-level-10-dbv-and-4-dbu

 

[moresound]

futher info @ http://www.berkleemusic.com/communi...workstations/9799-line-level-10-dbv-and-4-dbu

Thanks DCO ..... Those Berklee boys know everything huh.

 

[digidoon]

How about this .. I have just purchased a TASCAM ATR 60 / 8 . The ouputs are +4db (can also be set to +8db) My mixer is a TASCAM M-2516 and it´s Inputs are all -10db. Will I be needing a Mixer with +4db inputs and outputs?