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Old 21st October 2006   #17
Snatchman
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Originally Posted by ofsaints View Post
I think it is a valid test. D/I and line inputs generally have the same sonic signature of the mic pre. Granted you need to hear the mic pre input as well but I was under the impression the whole unit was being tested NOT just the mic pre.

Charlie
I think there will be a difference in sonics between the mic pre and DI/line inputs if the DI/line signal passes or not, thru transformers. Some pres with on board DI's sometimes by-passes the input transformers and just goes thru input op-amps. Of course I'm no tech, so just my .02....
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