So from the AHB2 manual, three input gain settings:
From the D90SE manual, two output voltage settings (XLR):
From my naive understanding, I would think mid-gain on the AHB2 and 4V on the D90SE are the best-matched settings. However, I've heard others proclaim that low-gain (9.8 Vrms) on the AHB2 and 5V (5.2 Vrms) on the D90SE are somehow "better". I would very much like to hear some expert opinion on this and the physics involved. What should be better from a sound quality perspective and why?
- Low-Gain = 22 dBu (9.8 Vrms)
- Mid-Gain = 14.2 dBu (4 Vrms)
- High-Gain = 8.2 dBu (2 Vrms)
From the D90SE manual, two output voltage settings (XLR):
- 4.2 Vrms @0dBFS (4V mode setting)
- 5.2 Vrms @0dBFS (5V mode setting)
From my naive understanding, I would think mid-gain on the AHB2 and 4V on the D90SE are the best-matched settings. However, I've heard others proclaim that low-gain (9.8 Vrms) on the AHB2 and 5V (5.2 Vrms) on the D90SE are somehow "better". I would very much like to hear some expert opinion on this and the physics involved. What should be better from a sound quality perspective and why?