line in into mic input

[unguitar]

Hi,
I own a Tl Audio Indigo series 2001 preamp.
I'd like use it as a line input preamp but it has just mic inputs (xlr), do you think I can simply use xlr balanced cables to feed it with line signal ?
thanks,
luca

www.unguitar.com

[brianroth]

You will likely require a attenator pad on a mic input. My friend Rick Chinn has written this article on the topic:

http://www.uneeda-audio.com/pads/

Bri

[unguitar]

Hi Brian,
this means that the only problem could be that line source may be too strong in signal value for a mic input, right ?
So, if my line source is weak, I may simply run it to the xlr balanced mic in with no other issues ?
thanks
luca

www.unguitar.com

[brianroth]

In a "pro" system, line inputs are in the range of +4 dBu.

Mic inputs are designed to operate typically well below that level.

Certainly, you can jack a line level source into a mic level input jack, but if it's distorted, then you need a pad to correct the problem.

Bri