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Mike H · 11th January 2006

I have two choices for locating my preamps in my home studio:
(1) In my rack. The cable length from mics (in another room) to preamps would be 35-40 feet.
(2) On the other side of the mix room, where the mic cables come thru the wall. In this case, the length from mics to preamps is about 12 feet.

This matters because some of the preamps have EQ's which I would like to use during mixdown. Option (1) is perfect for mixdown. Option (2) requires that I go across the room during mixdown to adjust the EQ's.

I am using DA-206 110-ohm digital cable from the mics to the preamps.

Am I OK with 35-40 ft. between mic and preamp, or will I have to go with option (2)?

Thanks.

11th January 2006	#1
Mike H Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,778 Thread Starter	maximum distance from Mic to Pre? I have two choices for locating my preamps in my home studio: (1) In my rack. The cable length from mics (in another room) to preamps would be 35-40 feet. (2) On the other side of the mix room, where the mic cables come thru the wall. In this case, the length from mics to preamps is about 12 feet. This matters because some of the preamps have EQ's which I would like to use during mixdown. Option (1) is perfect for mixdown. Option (2) requires that I go across the room during mixdown to adjust the EQ's. I am using DA-206 110-ohm digital cable from the mics to the preamps. Am I OK with 35-40 ft. between mic and preamp, or will I have to go with option (2)? Thanks.