Matt Whittemore
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ok, I get that. So if the signal comes out of an RCA connector, I’ll just need an RCA to XLR adapter, since all the pads I see are XLR. And when the DJ mixer only has a 1/4″ stereo plug available, same thing…1/4″ to XLR. Is that correct?
For reference, this is the pad I purchased:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000K67U52/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
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Ok, I’m starting to get confused. Let’s forget about recording to camera for a second. If I was to go from the DJ feed to the recorder, I need an attenuator (pad). Those are basically an XLR male to XLR female adapter that lets me lower the db. So when the soundboard only has rca or 3.5mm available, am I just plugging in adapters? For example, the soundboard has rca out and my recorder is 3.5mm in. I would need an rca to xlr adapter and a second xlr to 3.5mm adapter? The problem is that the sound board isn’t always xlr.
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A Canon C100
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That’s what I do, but it will be nice to have a backup recorded at a lower level in case something clips, the DJ decides to raise his levels without telling me, etc. The second recording is a backup. That plus the fact that I can use it with a camera when there’s no need to record a DJ feed made me think it’ll be a good option. Mixers are out of my budget and this seemed like a good compromise. I’m still going to get a pad in case this doesn’t work out.
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I suppose I just like the idea of having a backup.
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I’m not sure what you mean. I’m just talking about the DR-70D’s ability to record the same thing to two files at the same time, at different levels. That way I can record one lower, just in case.
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No, I just mean that the music and the mic (toasts, etc) are usually different volumes.
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So, in researching mixers I came across the Tascam DR-70D. I got it because it allows me to record track at different levels (the music is usually louder coming from the DJ’s mixer than the microphone). I can also use it on camera when it’s not hooked up to the board, so more options. Good mixers were out of my budget so this seemed like a good alternative. I do plan on getting a pad as well, just to cover all my bases.
Thanks to everyone for the great info!
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All the pads on B&H are special order. Is an attenuation cable the same thing? Like this one?
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Oh, and what kinds of adapters do you suggest?