Input Levels - DV Audio Promix 3 Operation Manual

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INPUT LEVELS

The PSC DV Promix 3 Mixer can accommodate a wide range of input levels.
Microphone levels of all types can be handled as well as line level signals. The
input range of the DV Promix 3 Mixer is –60dBu to +4dBu. Thus the DV Promix
3 is compatible with all forms of consumer and professional audio equipment.
The input level switches are located to the left of each input XLR connector.
These input level switches provide for three level settings: "D" Dynamic
Microphone (60dB gain), "C" Condenser Microphone (45dB gain), and "L" Line
Level (0dB gain) These input level gain settings are used to correctly interface
sources of varying levels to the DV Promix 3's preamplifiers. Correct level
matching ensures maximum headroom and the lowest possible noise floor. For
most circumstances, you should use the "Dynamic" setting for use with Dynamic
(non-powered) microphones such as the Shure SM-58 or Electro-Voice RE50.
You should use the "Condenser" setting when you use microphones such as the
Sennheiser ME-80/K6, Audio Technica AT-897 and other powered shot gun style
microphones. You should use the Line Level setting when connecting line level
sources to the DV ProMix 3 such as CD Players, MP3 Players and wireless
receivers with line level outputs. Keep in mind that dynamic microphones have a
low inherent output level that requires that the pre-amp provide maximum gain,
condenser microphone have a higher output level and thus require somewhat
less pre-amplifier gain and line level sources do not require any gain from the
pre-amplifier.
PLEASE SEE THE INPUT SETTING CHART AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL
FOR FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS.
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