By flextone
Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:09 pm
So I finally managed to free up 4 inputs on my RME Fireface for a total of 6 I can connect the 3K to (2 stereo out + 4 individual). My question concerns levels.
AFAIK the individual outputs on the 60 are louder (or quieter?) than the mains. On the 3K however, at least according to the manual, they all output the same level of 6dBm (600Ω). Basically what I want to know is whether I should use an input sensitivity of +4dBu or -10dBV at the Fireface inputs. I've tried using an online db converter to see what 6dBm correspond to but didn't really manage to understand if I'm using it correctly.
Perhaps the fact that the outputs are unbalanced means that -10dBV is a wiser choice?
I know this isn't a big deal, and I've never had the feeling that my 3K isn't giving me enough volume, but I'd feel better with the sensitivities matched correctly.
AFAIK the individual outputs on the 60 are louder (or quieter?) than the mains. On the 3K however, at least according to the manual, they all output the same level of 6dBm (600Ω). Basically what I want to know is whether I should use an input sensitivity of +4dBu or -10dBV at the Fireface inputs. I've tried using an online db converter to see what 6dBm correspond to but didn't really manage to understand if I'm using it correctly.
Perhaps the fact that the outputs are unbalanced means that -10dBV is a wiser choice?
I know this isn't a big deal, and I've never had the feeling that my 3K isn't giving me enough volume, but I'd feel better with the sensitivities matched correctly.


