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Re: Tascam DR-44WL recorder

Subject: Re: Tascam DR-44WL recorder
From: madl74
Date: Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:32 pm ((PDT))
>  "A programmable gain amplifier (PGA) is used to adjust the level of the =
audio inputs. In many devices, the audio codec level is adjusted to control=
 levels. In the DR-44WL, the mic gain circuit is independent from the A/D c=
onverter for low noise performance as well as programmable gain (manual, au=
tomatic, or controlled over Wi-Fi.)


Surely a Programmable gain Amplifier is just a compresser/expander with an=

extra input? Good sales jargon, though.

Shame the Professional Golfer's Association got there first. :-)

David Brinicombe








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