Modular Synth General Discussion • Re: Euro mixer worth it for send and returns?

Most external mixers are designed for +4dBu signal levels on the line inputs. Eurorack puts out 20 dB so there is a potential problem. Solutions:

• Many mixers are happy to accept 20dB.
• Look for attenuators (gain) on each input.
• Look for "pad" buttons on the inputs.
• Be careful about mic inputs. There may be a gain adjust, but it may come after some electronics that will overload and distort on a 20 dBu signal.

In any case, it's easy to attenuate the modular signal- there are dedicated output modules and kits, plus it's easy to make your own out of two resistors.

The other way is trickier. You need a pre-amplifier with a gain of 8. A little harder to build, (but still simple as far as powered circuits go) but plenty of modules are available.

Statistics: Posted by Pelsea — Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:36 pm

---