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Fidelity · Feb 28, 2005 at 1:42 AM

Surely there is some kind of cheap device available that increases the rca output gain connecting it between the card and the amplifier?

lan · Feb 28, 2005 at 1:45 AM

I also agree with Glassman that the output of the emu 0404 is hotter than most consumer devices. So I find your situation strange.

What's wrong with being at 70% volume? It's not as if your amp is working harder.

Fidelity · Feb 28, 2005 at 1:53 AM

A pre-amplifier should increase the volume right?

I've seen units for as cheap as £20, the better ones at >£40+

lan · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidelity
A pre-amplifier should increase the volume right?

I've seen units for as cheap as £20, the better ones at >£40+

If it's active it could. Passive preamps only attenuate. But active ones could reduce the quality especially cheap ones. You'd then need another interconnect which could further compromise quality.

But he doesn't really need one as he's using not 100% of volume.

Ymer · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:16 AM

Could the cable do that?

If the solution is not that simples I might as well get a 1212m, since it has a +4dB mode afterall. *sigh*

Thanks again =)

Fidelity · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:21 AM

I was referring to something like this: http://ws1.richersounds.com/showprod...=CAMB-540P-SIL

The output of the 0404 card should be sufficient though.

lan · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:22 AM

Looking at the peak meter, does it go a good amount to the right?

Just making sure you're setup is not reducing volume.

as for the cable, what kind is it?

lan · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidelity
I was referring to something like this: http://ws1.richersounds.com/showprod...=CAMB-540P-SIL

The output of the 0404 card should be sufficient though.

What you link to is a phono preamp which is for a turntable.

Fidelity · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:28 AM

Yes that's right, all it does is increase weak signals with low gain?

Ymer · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:31 AM

Like this?

Ymer · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:37 AM

And ah, the cables, Canare rca to 1/4" made by TerryMX.

Fidelity · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:37 AM

What do you use the "SEND" insert for?, I don't have that on my PatchMix panal, try deleting it?

Ymer · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:39 AM

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What do you use the "SEND" insert for?, I don't have that on my PatchMix panal, try deleting it?

To send Asio straight to the audio out. I was just toying with it, it was off before. Doesn't change volume. =|

Fidelity · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:48 AM

Increase the strip level of ASIO to around 4dB or 5dB, if that doesn't do anything then guess I better shut it... :/

lan · Feb 28, 2005 at 2:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidelity
Yes that's right, all it does is increase weak signals with low gain?

And also does an EQ which is only for turntables. TUrntable preamps shouldn't be used as a normal preamp.

You shouldn't really increase the strip levels posisitve because you'll end up clipping.

All looks well. Try another cable if you can. I'm just ruling out the possibilities.

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