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Author Topic: Microphones Steven J Hart Master Film Handler Posts: 282 From: WALES, ND, USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 02-13-2005 09:08 AM                        quote: Phil Blake Is it possible to connect a microphone directly in the non sync jacks on a dts 6ad processor ? You can't go directly to the non sync jacks. You would have to use a mic preamp - like a small mixer - to bring the microphone signal up to line level. Then you would be able to connect the outputs of the mixer to the non sync inputs. Steve  |  IP: Logged Phil Blake Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 558 From: esperance western australia Registered: Nov 2003 posted 02-13-2005 06:03 PM                        Thanks Steven , I was wondering if the line level of the mic was high enough for the processor or not. Will invest in a small mic amp.  |  IP: Logged Samuel Hynds Film Handler Posts: 50 From: Riverside, CA, USA Registered: Aug 2004 posted 02-14-2005 09:29 AM                     Could you use the projector 2 optical input pre-amp? Just a thought.  |  IP: Logged Jon Miller Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 973 From: San Diego, CA, USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 02-14-2005 07:45 PM                     I would not recommend using optical inputs for a microphone. To put it simply, these inputs are equalized for film soundtracks and would affect the sound quality of the microphone. I don't want to even think how a microphone would sound while run through Dolby "A" or "SR" decoding. Regarding a microphone mixer to connect to the non-sync inputs, the Shure SCM262 is worth considering. This one-rack-unit baby handles two microphones and three program sources, which can come in handy if you host a film festival and need to accommodate VCRs, DVD players, or 16mm projectors in addition to the CD player for normal non-sync music. The microphone inputs can also be set to reduce the program input levels when the mike is switched on. I've used this mixer for portable sound systems and can easily recommend it. About the only issue would be mounting the unit so only authorized people can adjust levels when justified.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-14-2005 08:10 PM                     I usually use a Rane 1 rack unit high mixer that has 4 mic inputs and 4 stereo line level it also has a mic and line level output selection  |  IP: Logged

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