jimmycat Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I was wondering what’re SMQV users’ general level setting for DPA6061. I recently bought a 6061 from Pinknoise and asked it to be hardwired to TA5F. But I found it’s so sensitive that 15 appears to be my highest level on SMQV for normal dialogue. For any shouting, even 8 can lead the level meter on my Rx to reach the overmodulating sign(square sign). Is it normal? I’m very confused, considering 6061 is already the reduced-sens version of 6060, and I can’t help but doubt if the wiring is missing some necessary resistor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey LaCroix Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 What value resistor is in the TA5? DPA recommends a 3.9k resistor. To tickle the red on my lectros I have to get it in the mid to high 30s with a 6061. Maybe there is a different value resistor or maybe they didn’t wire a resistor at all? That could explain the high levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.paterson Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I use a 1.8k resistor which matches my sanken cos11 level wise, usually around 26 on lectro tx for normal. Dialogue I suspect no resistor in the ta5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnotsMedia Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 My SMQV/ 6061’s w/ (DPA) microdot-TA5f adapter tickle the red at mid/ high 30’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted July 16, 2022 Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 The setting always depends upon the source. Structure your gain accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycat Posted July 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 Turned out Pinknoise didn’t solder any resistor at all. I took Trey’s suggestion and soldered a 3.9k 1/8w resistor into it. Now it sounds great. Thank you all for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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