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Can I use the XLR mic inputs for balanced line inputs?

April 26, 2017balanced inputs line mic XLR

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Can I use the XLR mic inputs for balanced line inputs?

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Actually, we recommend that you use the 1/4″ (TRS) Line inputs for all your line-level, balanced sources. Just use an XLR to 1/4″ (TRS) adapter and you’re done. Although the mic and line inputs pass through the same preamp, the line input has an internal 10dB pad. There is also a “virtual” pad built into the preamp trim control that gives an additional 10dB of attenuation — something you may need for those hot, digital multitrack tape returns.