Spam Alert: Re: [PCR-1000] TalkPCR

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 13:02:34 EST

In a message dated 01/10/03 12:28:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
[email protected] writes:

> The pcr-1000 outputs a maximum 200milliwatts. This doesn't mean your
>  soundcard will even try and draw this much. many microphones can output 
this
>  tiny power level. The pcr-1000 is NOT designed to drive a normal speaker 
but
>  a tiny one or headphones or powered speakers.

While this particular combination happens to be true....a VERY good GENERAL 
Rule is to not drive line inputs with amplified outputs...the "draw" of the 
soundcard is not the problem...the "drive" of an unmonitored amplifier into 
the soundcard is....if either input or output becomes toasted...then you will 
experience the "draw"....

Roger
WA1KAT