SD MixPre D to Sony PCM-10

"Will this (Stereo Mini plug to Two 3-Pin XLR Female Y-Cable ) Hosa cable send 2 separate channel into the recorder?"
Yes.. BUT, distortion is possible, the M10 is not designed for (nominal) +4dB input level.
I would recommend using the MixPre's unbalanced Tape out to the M10's Line in. Both of which are of a compatible operating level. (typically -10dB)
 
Rick R said:
I would recommend using the MixPre's unbalanced Tape out to the M10's Line in. Both of which are of a compatible operating level. (typically -10dB)
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This.

The MixPre-D's tape output is clean, and for such a short run (there's really no need for a cable length more than 12") the unbalanced connection won't present quality loss. I've run the tape out into the dual 1/4" TS inputs of a Fostex FR-2LE with absolutely no issues.
 
Thanks guys. I will go with tape output as suggested.
So to confirmed, the Tape output and XLR output share the same pan assignment? All I need is a 3.5mm cable to pan 1 to 1 and 2 to 2 to the Sony?

Sorry I don't have the recorder with me to test as it's with a friend.
 
Boon said:
So to confirmed, the Tape output and XLR output share the same pan assignment? All I need is a 3.5mm cable to pan 1 to 1 and 2 to 2 to the Sony?
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Yes, the Tape Out is a duplicate of the main mix output. Just make sure the 3.5mm patch cable you get is TRS (3-conductor).
 
Tested Mixpre-D tape out and line out to Sony PCM-10 today.
Managed to get pretty good sound from both tape out and line out. So far no distortion from line out.
I'm quite impressed with this budget recorder.

Sending 1k tone to calibrate -20db on the Sony, the Sony recorded 8db higher in line out compared to sending thru tape out.
To get -20db thru line out, the Sony recording level has to set between 3-4, whereas -20db thru tape out, I have to set the level at 5.

This is the Sony PCM-10 line input specs. Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22k ohms; Minimum input level: 500mV; Rated input level: 2.0V
Is 2.0V equals to +4db?

Sorry. I'm new at audio, just trying to understand and learn more.
 
Is 2.0V equals to +4db?
+4dBm is around 0.775 volts @ 600 ohms. There are on line calculators to determine exact power.
That said, program audio typically has peaks to +20dB... and then some.
 
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