Thanks.
Now I understand how self-noise affects, or doesn't affect the noise floor.
--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
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> At 12:24 PM +0000 5/14/10, dvd_hoover wrote:
> >Fostex FR-2LE: -129dBu/-125dBu 84dB
> >Marantz PMD671: -125dBu/-123dBu 75dB
> >...
> >My question now is how audible will the 2-4 dB of noise be?
>
> Hi Dave--
>
> With full or nearly full gain recordings in quiet settings made with
> the PMD 671 and NT1-A's [6dB(A) self-noise], I can detect some input
> noise from the 671. I cannot hear input noise from the FR-2LE with
> the same mics/conditions. This is consistent with a slight amount of
> audible input noise from NT1-A's -> HiMD [-124dBu (A weighted)]. If
> you plan to ever use mics with less than 12dB(A) self-noise, the
> Fostex is better suited, noise performance-wise.
>
>
> >How much difference will I hear in the 9dB of dynamic range?
>
> Just a difference in when clipping sets in? Rob D.
>
>
> >
> >Thanks
> >Dave
> >
>
>
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