edirol pcr-a30 audio input stinks

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On 3 Jan 2005 07:11:06 -0800, "xz" <jasonshohet@gmail.com> wrote:

>I got my pcr-a30 finally. My mic is the same dynamic mic I've used
>with my firewire 410 audio interface. But unlike the Firewire 410, the
>audio that goes into the pcr-a30 is not pre-amp'ed. There's a little
>knob on the back that slightly raises the input, but its not much.
>Anyhow, I figured, "This won't be a problem. A little hard-limiting on
>the audio in Cool Edit and it will sound fine".
>
>But after you boost the volume with software, its got TONS of static in
>it. And this is in a quiet room. Noise & hiss reduction can't
>eliminate so much static without distorting the audio. Any ideas what
>to do?
>
>Jason Shohet

Get a preamp. The PCR-A30 does not have a mic input, it has '1/4"
phone Line input jacks (L/R) and volume'. That is not the same thing
as a mic input.
Mike T.

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On 3 Jan 2005 12:49:37 -0800, "xz" <jasonshohet@gmail.com> wrote:

>I'm kinda new to pre-amps. Are there tiny 'mobile' pre-amps that I
>somehow attach between my mic and the pcr-a30? I have a firewire 410
>interface which has a pre-amp in it, but thats too big & bulky for
>mobile use. Its a heavy box... I'm trying to stick w/ only 3 things on
>the road: pcr-a30, mic & laptop If I can somehow attach a pre-amp
>to the mic that would be ideal.
>Thanks
There are quite a few small preamps, but I haven't used any so I won't
give you a BS opinion. Try a new post asking about small mic preamps.
Mike T.