A high output MC should work, for a low output MC you either need a very low noise linear gain stage of ~20dB or a SUT (transformer).Could you use an MC with this? https://precisionsoundlab.com/products/xlr-sockets-mod
A high output MC should work, for a low output MC you either need a very low noise linear gain stage of ~20dB or a SUT (transformer).Could you use an MC with this? https://precisionsoundlab.com/products/xlr-sockets-mod
Love your post, thanks @DrCWO !I use ADI-2/4 Pro as ADC and DAC with great success at the same time for input and output. Please see my posts here:
Multi-Channel, Multi-Amplifier Audio System Using Software Crossover and Multichannel-DAC
(Grin) No pics of the wiring behind it all?? :rolleyes:;) Thank you again for your kind encouragements! You can find my "wiring behind" photo as of May 30 2022 in my post #540 (before the revival of LP player); please allow me showing it again here.:)audiosciencereview.com
Apologize for my lack of high-school physics knowledge...but I just need a female RCA to male TS connector to hook my TT with RME right? No need to solder any resistors in this way?No, it's one of those Neutrik combo jacks, with regular XLR plus a jack socket in the middle, so all you need is phono to jack adapters.
The resistor is only needed if you use the XLR input.Apologize for my lack of high-school physics knowledge...but I just need a female RCA to male TS connector to hook my TT with RME right? No need to solder any resistors in this way?
Thanks! @DrCWOThe resistor is only needed if you use the XLR input.
Alrighty, just ordered from my local wire shop
Exactly! That's how I'm doing it.Apologize for my lack of high-school physics knowledge...but I just need a female RCA to male TS connector to hook my TT with RME right? No need to solder any resistors in this way?
In general it is better to go via XLR and solder the 100k resistor. It will decreases hum as in this case there is no ground connection on the signal. The pickup is a coil that has no "hot" or "cold" end so the more natural thing would be to connect it via XLR.Exactly! That's how I'm doing it.
But it sounds so great as it is! What would one gain, lower noise? Where are the instructions on how to, and where to, put a 100k resistor? I'm not sure I could be arsed to faff around with a soldering iron doing it, when it sounds so good already.In general it is better to go via XLR and solder the 100k resistor. It will decreases hum as in this case there is no ground connection on the signal. The pickup is a coil that has no "hot" or "cold" end so the more natural thing would be to connect it via XLR.
What would one gain, lower noise?
Why of the 2 channels ?I connected the Ground Wire of the Turntable to the shield (Pin 1) of both channels and nowhere else.
See schematics of 5-Pin connector above. That's how I did it...Why of the 2 channels ?
Thanks so much for this, I'll have a think about it, might order the resistors and do it next time I have a cable soldering marathon! Will the level be exactly the same as before?Exactly, that's what you will get.
And here the schematics on how to connect the Male XLR to your pickup. They write MC-Pickup here but is the same for MM.
You have to solder the 100k resisor between Pin 2 and 2 of the male XLR-Connector. Can be easily placed inside the connector housing.
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I connected the Ground Wire of the Turntable to the shield (Pin 1) of both channels and nowhere else.
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If your tonearm has a 5-pin connector the schematics is like this. Also Resistor of 100k between Pin 2 and 3
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No, it will be 6db quieter. But this can be fixed by increasing input sensitivity inside the ADI-2/4Will the level be exactly the same as before?
Cool, I was just wondering. I'm normally on 26dB sensitivity at around -9 on the volume for vinyl (into active monitors with a -20dB pad), so should be plenty of gain left.No, it will be 6db quieter. But this can be fixed by increasing input sensitivity inside the ADI-2/4
No idea on the output range, you can change that? Or do you just mean the 2/4's digital volume control for the output? If so then with the vinyl it's usually somewhere between -12 and -6 depending on the pressing.-20dB pad ?
What output range are you using ?
-27 to -6 is OK for Volume in the ADI-2/4. But you should decrease the output reference volume and get rid of the Shure 20dB inline pad. Check the I/O settings of the ADI.Yes, the signal chain is Pro 2/4, Shure 20dB inline pad, ATC active monitors. I usually like to listen around 70-80dB SPL in the room. I have the volume control on the 2/4 anywhere between -27 and -6 for different purposes, different masters, vinyl, music, TV, streaming, films, games etc. everything is connected to it!