Line vs Mic vs Instrument Level - Audio Signal Levels Explained

Line vs Mic vs Instrument Level - Audio Signal Levels Explained You asked! Discover the basic difference between line, mic and instrument level signals. This video is geared around home recording studio set-up for beginners. We take a look at a typical audio interface with combo inputs, and go through the different signal levels, plus the cables and connectors you need to record any analog sound source. Whether you want to record using a microphone, or plug in a guitar or other instrument, or record your keyboard or other line level signal, this video will help you decipher the switches and knobs. And buy the correct cables to do the job. Gear used or referred to in this video: These are affiliate links, meaning I may make a small commission if you buy using them. It makes no difference in the price, it’s just a normal Amazon sale, and I really appreciate the support for the channel that you provide by using these links to buy. Audio interface: https://bit.ly/2UpGqAh AKG C1000S Mic (for voiceover): https://bit.ly/2MUnxoh Zoom H4N Portable Digital Recording (for recording voiceover): https://bit.ly/2TLDWf1 Video lighting: https://amzn.to/39pVMv8 Screen recording/video editing software - Camtasia: https://fave.co/2XFfL4Z For more detailed info on audio cables and connectors, plus the difference between balanced and unbalanced signals, read my detailed post with video tutorial here: https://bit.ly/2J5ej5x Video Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:24 Audio Interface Inputs 2:35 Mic level 3:12 TS and TRS 1/4" jack cables 3:33 Line level 4:30 Instrument level 4:43 Summary Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: https://bit.ly/2Txj9sY Shop our fave home studio recording gear: https://bit.ly/2NKjYOI Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/musicrepo Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: https://bit.ly/1eysFrn Follow us on Instagram https://bit.ly/2YqZ8Id #MusicRepoTV #HomeRecordingStudio #MusicProduction