DCR 822 and SrC audio out level question

[GNinja]

I have both the DCR 822 and SrC receivers. Both have a Lectro SMV as a transmitter sending to one of their respective channels. From my research and reading, I understand that lectrosonics recommends maxing out the audio out level on the receiver side, but the 822 max is +7dB and the SrC is +5dB.

 

My question is if I want to match both SMVs sound and levels, should I match the DCR822 to +5dB like it is with the SrC or I compensate the difference downstream through my recorder's (SD633) gain stage? Or does it not matter at all?

 

Both SMVs are set at the same settings.

 

Any input appreciated. Thanks!

[JonG]

I’d compensate at the mixer

[LarryF]

We were able to get a little more out (+7dBm) of the DCR822. And our general statement of running receivers wide open when you can is the theoretical best operating point. But here's a case when you have a solid reason not to run the DCR822 wide open; to match the SRc receiver. The +5 dBm level is so close to wide open, I'd run it at +5dBm and cut down on downstream confusion. Any level above -20dBm gives you full SNR. Levels above -20 dBm help suppress ground loops and electrical noise induced in the cables.

Best Regards,

Larry Fisher

[GNinja]

On 2/7/2021 at 3:43 AM, LarryF said:

We were able to get a little more out (+7dBm) of the DCR822. And our general statement of running receivers wide open when you can is the theoretical best operating point. But here's a case when you have a solid reason not to run the DCR822 wide open; to match the SRc receiver. The +5 dBm level is so close to wide open, I'd run it at +5dBm and cut down on downstream confusion. Any level above -20dBm gives you full SNR. Levels above -20 dBm help suppress ground loops and electrical noise induced in the cables.

Best Regards,

Larry Fisher

Thanks! This makes a lot of sense.