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Pro audio with home audio - problematic? [message #83431] Wed, 31 August 2016 03:19 Go to next message
Herz is currently offline  Herz
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Please someone help me understand if there will be compatibility issues using home audio with pro audio equipment. I'm considering setting up a system with both but wouldn't want some expensive losses on my hands.
Re: Pro audio with home audio - problematic? [message #83434 is a reply to message #83431] Wed, 31 August 2016 08:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Sometimes, the preamp level is different but other than that, you can mix and match.

Re: Pro audio with home audio - problematic? [message #83445 is a reply to message #83431] Thu, 01 September 2016 01:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks for the reply, Wayne. I've heard conflicting opinions about combining the two and am more than a little worried, hence my question. Will the difference in preamp levels cause big problems?
Re: Pro audio with home audio - problematic? [message #83453 is a reply to message #83445] Thu, 01 September 2016 11:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Some prosound amps have switchable input levels. It's usually an internal switch, or sometimes on the back panel. If your amp has one, then you can set it to 0.775v and use it with commercial preamps. If not, then the volume level would be too low.

Also make sure you have unbalanced inputs on the pro amp, because most commercial gear runs unbalanced signals through RCA connectors.

Re: Pro audio with home audio - problematic? [message #83485 is a reply to message #83431] Mon, 05 September 2016 04:12 Go to previous message
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Thank you, Wayne! I've checked the equipment and you're right about the internal switch being on the back panel. I've done the setting for the amp and will be assembling everything soon. I really appreciate the help.
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