line level

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 5:36 pm

Can someone explain to me the concept of "line level?" I don't even know how to ask the question more specifically because I don't know exactly what kind of answer I'm looking for.. sorry..

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 7:32 pm

Here is a lot of useful information:

Link to Rane Glossary on my site

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 10:42 pm

This is the level that would be too hot for a mic input. Pro level is +4dbu, consumer line level is -10dbu.

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 11:13 pm

Thanks for the replies, that helps clear things up a bit, and the Rane glossary looks like a great resource.

along the same lines- what's the difference between dBV and dBu?

Posted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 4:38 am

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke Walchuk:
...along the same lines- what's the difference between dBV and dBu?

dBu and dBv are the same, decibels referenced to 0.775 volt. dBV is referenced to 1 volt.

--Rick

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