1 Topic by lmorendain (edited by lmorendain 2022-01-04 01:14:12)

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Topic: Clarification Octamic II +4, -10, Pad

Hi all,

I just wanted to ask, the Octamic II doesn’t have the usual, individual input +4, -10, pad feature. Why is that?

Been reading the manual and I read this:

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10.1 Mic / Line In
The electronic input stage is built in a servo balanced design which handles unbalanced and balanced signals correctly, automatically adjusting the level reference.
XLR
The OctaMic II offers an adjustable amplification from +6 dB up to +60 dB. This equals a sensi- tivity of +14 dBu down to –40 dBu, referenced to full scale of the AD-converter.
TRS
The TRS jacks have a fixed level attenuation of 7 dB. Based on the adjustable amplification from +6 dB up to +60 dB, the sensitivity is +21 dBu down to –33 dBu, referenced to full scale of the AD-converter. Therefore the TRS inputs are true full level Line inputs, and the unit can also be used as Line amplifier.
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So the XLR and the TRS Gain control is really wide so I don’t need the Pad, +4, -10 switch feature? Can I plug in Hi Z instruments in the TRS?

Confused as to what this actually means.

Thanks in advance!

Loren

Babyface Pro FS, Cubase Elements 10, Windows 10, Yamaha HS8 & HS8S, electric/acoustic guitarist

2 Reply by ramses (edited by ramses 2022-01-04 07:39:08)

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Re: Clarification Octamic II +4, -10, Pad

Hi Loren,

No Hi-Z, no PAD..

Inputs: 1 reflevel but adjustable gain
Output: 2 reflevels switchable for all channels at once / per unit

Analog outputs are only for cueing out the signal from the line inputs (no ADAT inputs/routing to analog out).

If you need HiZ, then you need to choose either a RME recording interface which has enough HiZ inputs or a preamp which allows for HiZ: XTC, 12Mic.

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13