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04-02-2004, 11:18 AM
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what's the difference between "line in" & "mic" jacks on sound cards?
hey guys
can any of you please tell me what the difference is between the "mic" & "line in" jacks on typical sound cards? they seem to me like they'd be functionally interchangeable & i've always wondered what the diff is. thanks! |
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04-02-2004, 11:41 AM
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They're different. Use the line in. The mic is for microphones.
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04-02-2004, 11:56 AM
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Microphones have a much lower output than line devices - the mic input has an additional preamp stage and if you plug a line level device into a mic jack you can blow the preamp stage unless the jack is specifically a "double duty" jack.
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