Thanks for that. I ignored that page because I assumed it was for
"advanced" users, which I am not. I have one more question ... when I
set the 302 level, I should max out the gain of the PMD661, correct?
On May 20, 2010, at 8:02 PM, Paul Jacobson wrote:
> You'll need to set levels on the PMD661 even with line selected. The
> only situation where record levels are ignored is if you are
> recording via digital spdif inputs.
>
> The page 21 of 302 manual has the detailed information about setting
> the gain 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 the recorder=92s input clipping level. When this is done
> and the recording device=92s input gain controls are kept fixed, two
> things will happen:
> 1. The dynamic range of the recording is maximized.
> 2. 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 disadvantage 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 recording a strong signal. I
>> am using a Sennheiser me67 plugged into the left channel of the
>> 302. The pan switch is positioned correctly. I have an XLR cable
>> running from the 302 to the left XLR jack on the Marantz, which is
>> set to LINE LEVEL via the switch next to the cable connection. I
>> was under the impression that the line level control bypassed the
>> record level meter on the 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
>> position to get a good signal.
>>
>> What am I doing wrong?
>>
>> Thanks for any help.
>>
>> Signed,
>>
>> Confused
>
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