Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Cat201 vs MPU

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Posted by Jim Henk (Member # 3628) on 07-29-2011, 12:13 PM:

Hi.

Probably a stupid question, but I'm just that kind of guy: What's the difference between having a 201 card in your CP200 and having/needing an MPU?

Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 07-29-2011, 02:25 PM:

The MPU is the magnetic preamplifier Unit...it houses the actual preamps.

The Cat 201 is merely the input card of the CP200 that "looks" at the Mag A/B inputs. The Cat 201 is "line level" in that it is not at mic or mag head level. It can be set to either 100mV or 1V sensitivity using the factory headers.

So, you might say, there is a BIG difference.

Posted by Jim Henk (Member # 3628) on 07-30-2011, 04:12 AM:

Thanks Steve.

Geez, I'm glad this is a tolerant group, willing to educate. As a wise teacher I know says, "Give me an energetic screw-up over a do-nothing, anyday. You can't steer a parked car."

- Jim.