Newbie pro tools preamp question

MWP · 16th February 2006, 02:50 AM

New to pro tools, I'm using a 002r. I've been recording with analog and adat systems for a few years. To get to the point. When I was setting my levels on the kick and snare drum mics using the 002r preamps, they were very hot. Even when the gain was turned down to 0 on the 002r, they were still very hot. I ended up running the mics through an external pre-amp. Is this normal or do I have to back the input faders way down on the 002r to compensate?

Thanks,
MWP

pingu · 16th February 2006, 06:15 AM

Doesnt sound normal. Did you have phantom power on.

I have also heard that the pres in the digi 002 dont have a hell of a lot of head room.

aussie_techie · 16th February 2006, 10:27 AM

the 002 pres are fairly hot, it is normal. you could use an inline pad or if you are using a mic that doesnt require phantom you could try connecting it through the line input.

pingu try using gear before you post about it

MWP · 17th February 2006, 12:59 AM

Thanks,
MWP

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16th February 2006, 02:50 AM	#1
MWP Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 116	Newbie pro tools preamp question New to pro tools, I'm using a 002r. I've been recording with analog and adat systems for a few years. To get to the point. When I was setting my levels on the kick and snare drum mics using the 002r preamps, they were very hot. Even when the gain was turned down to 0 on the 002r, they were still very hot. I ended up running the mics through an external pre-amp. Is this normal or do I have to back the input faders way down on the 002r to compensate? Thanks, MWP

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16th February 2006, 06:15 AM	#2
pingu Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 665	Doesnt sound normal. Did you have phantom power on. I have also heard that the pres in the digi 002 dont have a hell of a lot of head room.

16th February 2006, 10:27 AM	#3
aussie_techie Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2,040	the 002 pres are fairly hot, it is normal. you could use an inline pad or if you are using a mic that doesnt require phantom you could try connecting it through the line input. pingu try using gear before you post about it

17th February 2006, 12:59 AM	#4
MWP Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 116	Thanks, MWP