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3 things I don't understand, why is Rec Out included with the input select rotary switch, wouldn't that be grouped with output? |
No,that would mean going through any gain stage and ALL record outputs to my knowledge are pure signal directly unless the control console is a very elaborate one having a separate record and play selector switch.This has more versatility but also puts a strain on the source so not always
better" even though it would seemigly be.
the simple answer is whatever is selected as the input appears at the record output.
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Why is switch 2 the tape monitor/input select switch? I guess I don't quite understand what a tape monitor is. |
Because it allows for an entirely NEW input not effected by the input selector.Originally it was designed for three head tape recorders so you could send the signal being recorded to the deck from the REC OUT jack then monitor either what was being recorded directly to the tape (Tape Monitor) or the original signal
GOING TO the deck by flipping back and forth without any intervening electronics being present so a pure state signal.
This "loop" turned out to be ideal for adding processing such as equalisers or dynamic range companders and so you see "E.P.L." many times on the same unit as the "Tape/Input Monitor" select switch.By flipping a switch either could be put in the signal path or taken 100% out.Since we no longer have analog tape machines used much for home recording (I do
) and any processing is considered "not cool" in audiophile circles many times this is now labled "Loop out/Loop in" which replaces the original "Tape out/Monitor in"
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Where is the potentiometer or a stepped attenuator? The M3 already has a preamp, but I need something to control my power amp for the speakers
Will I need to switch +/- and ground if I am going to use the M3, or just the +/-? |
The same volume control is used for everything just like it would be in a full feature preamp with a headphone output.Simply adjust the level for whatever it is you are presently listening too
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If you put the M3 in the "Loop" you now have the ability to use it as either a headphone amp or preamp by selecting the monitor input while also having the ability to totally bypass the stage and send the input signal directly to the output jacks with no gain at all.This CAN be an unsafe condition if you inadvertantly flip the switch to "input" because you will be sending a FULL VOLUME signal directly from the input jacks to the output jack selected.If this is scary or you are the type who just may forget this then the easy workaround would be to add another "loop" for the M3 but this time with no "out" position so it is always in the path.
If your output are say three then you can have two rear panel RCA jack outputs and one fron panel headphone output and use this new "box" for all audio connections
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I'm sorry about my inexperience, I am just trying to learn. |
don't be sorry man.We ALL had a beginning and needed to learn from either a book or another persons experience.I personally think real world experience trumps theory read in a book so do not mind taking the time to help those needing it.