tascam dr100 + sd mixpre = how to set up?

[robfilms]

tascam dr100 + sd mixpre = how to set up?

in a few weeks i'm on an audio only gig for a local radio station.

they are providing a tascam dr100 and at803 lavs. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68272-REG/Audio_Technica_AT803_AT803B_Mini_Clip_On.html

i did a quickie test the other day and was stunned by the low levels i was getting and the noisy pre-amps on the dr100.

i used the at803 with phantom power and the mid gain engaged and still had to record near 9 to get decent levels.

i have a mixpre from my own audio kit.

i was going to use their at803 lav powered via phantom from the mixpre which should offer a cleaner, louder signal.

would i then go xlr out of the mix pre into the tascam dr100?

or line out from mixpre and line in on the tascan dr100?

if the later line out/line in set-up,

what type of cable would i be using?

thanks in advance for any info you care to share.

be well

rob
smalltalk productions



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[Steve House]

The Tascam has a -10dBV consumer line input on a 3.5mm stereo jack. The MixPre XLR outputs are +4dBu, too hot. But it also has a -10dBV 'tape out' 3.5mm jack on the left side. Connect the MixPre tape out to the Tascam line in with a standard 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS stereo patch cable and you should be good to go.

 

[robfilms]

The Tascam has a -10dBV consumer line input on a 3.5mm stereo jack. The MixPre XLR outputs are +4dBu, too hot. But it also has a -10dBV 'tape out' 3.5mm jack on the left side. Connect the MixPre tape out to the Tascam line in with a standard 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS stereo patch cable and you should be good to go.

Steve-

Thanks for the info.

I proceeded just as you suggested.

All worked like a charm.

You can really hear the difference the MixPre offers the recording level/noise floor.

I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about how to use the MixPre to its fullest.

I feel it is the most under-utilized piece of equipment in my audio kit.

Again, thanks for sharing your obvious experience.

Be well.

Rob
Smalltalk Productions