XLR cable for line level?

[CJ]

Some projects like DI boxes have an XLR output jack for line level outputs.

My question is how many mixer boards have dedicated XLR inputs for line level?

Thanks for any help!

 

[craig]

Most DI box XLR output are at MIC level so your going to a MIC XLR input on your Mixer. I would guess only high end recording consoles would have XLR on Line ins or even then may just wire direct to patchbays.

 

[Ike Zimbel]

Some projects like DI boxes have an XLR output jack for line level outputs.

My question is how many mixer boards have dedicated XLR inputs for line level?

Thanks for any help!

It's pretty rare to see a mixing desk with two input XLR's per channel, and even in those cases, that's usually because they have an A/B input select switch.

 

[ruffrecords]

Most semi-pro/project studio mixers use combi-jacks with the TRS for line level and the mic on the XLR. Saves money and space. Most pro level mixers intended for more or less permanent setups will either have separate line inputs on XLR or alternatively on Christmas trees.

All my mixers have separate line ins on XLR. The Mark 3 has separate XLRs for mic, line and tape return.

Cheers

Ian

 

[CJ]

Thanks!

One last question, are most line in jacks pre or post fader?

Thanks!

 

[ruffrecords]

Thanks!

One last question, are most line in jacks pre or post fader?

Thanks!

Pre unless they are TRS used as an insert/line in, in which case they could be either but still more likely to be pre than post.

Cheers

ian

 

[pinebox]

Most newer consoles adapt DB25s for line level inputs. On most older consoles they would come in on a multipin (DL/ELCO/Tuchel/Pleasy, ect)

I cant think of any quality consoles that do not have both a mic and line option at the same point at the top of the channel signal path. This would allow you the full channel facilities for both the recording to tape and the mixing back from tape. If it is a split console with monitor return facilities, these would correspond to the same line input.

 

[CJ]

Mackie 16v has fader control on CH 1 and CH 2
(Hybrid line/mic input jacks)

But no fader control on the dedicated 1/4" line input jacks for the rest of the channels how messed up is that?