On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 08:40:14 -0400, Ethan Winer wrote
(in article ):

Lorin,

run long mikes cords rather than long line level cords.

You would? Why?

The two reasons I had in mind a

* This lets Frank (original poster) plug his mixer into the same AC outlet
as the computer, which reduces the potential for ground loops.

* Since he's asking about sound cards I assume whatever he has now is
unbalanced. So if a long run is needed, it's much better that be between two
balanced devices.

Otherwise, I'd agree with you that it's better to run long line level wires
than mike level.

--Ethan



And the mics should be very far away from the computer noise.

Regards,

Ty Ford



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