You'll need to set levels on the PMD661 even with line selected. The only s=
ituation where record levels are ignored is if you are recording via digita=
l spdif inputs.
The page 21 of 302 manual has the detailed information about setting the ga=
in structure:
"When interconnecting the 302 to any recording device, the best way to set =
the level between them is to match the 302=92s output clipping level with t=
he recorder=92s input clipping level. When this is done and the recording d=
evice=92s input gain controls are kept fixed, two things will happen:
Message: 1.
Subject: The dynamic range of the recording is maximized.
Message: 2.
Subject: All level metering can be done via the 302=92s meter."
There is a full step by step description of how to do this on the same page=
.
http://www.sounddevices.com/download/guides/302_en.pdf
hope this helps
cheers
Paul
> I recently purchased a Marantz PMD661 recorder to start exploring nature =
recording, and recording in general. I have already discovered the disadvan=
tage of not having a built-in limiter to protect against peaking. To solve =
the problem, I purchased a Sound Devices 302. Now I am having trouble recor=
ding a strong signal. I am using a Sennheiser me67 plugged into the left ch=
annel of the 302. The pan switch is positioned correctly. I have an XLR cab=
le running from the 302 to the left XLR jack on the Marantz, which is set t=
o LINE LEVEL via the switch next to the cable connection. I was under the i=
mpression that the line level control bypassed the record level meter on th=
e recorder, but I find I must nearly adjust the gain on the Marantz to get =
a signal.
>
> Sorry for the newbie post, but is this normal?
>
> I also have to adjust the gain trim on the 302 to the three o'clock posit=
ion to get a good signal.
>
> What am I doing wrong?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Signed,
>
> Confused
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