Finding an amplifier for +24dBu

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Finding an amplifier for +24dBu

Post by frankb » Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:01 pm

How can I know if an amplifier can tolerate +24dBu?
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Re: Finding an amplifier for +24dBu

Post by Scodiddly » Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:44 pm

In the context of what?

If you've got a device sending audio that has an output rated to +24dBu that's just the signal level at absolute max volume. You can just turn it down if need be.
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Re: Finding an amplifier for +24dBu

Post by Nick Sevilla » Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:30 pm

The signal is going from which device, and into which amplifier, and for what purpose?

Most devices accept either a -10dB or a +4dB signal.

I only see that +24dBu inside a console's master mix buss.

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Re: Finding an amplifier for +24dBu

Post by Snarl 12/8 » Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:27 am

My mixer supposedly outputs +25dBu. It's going into a nice Sony 330 ES consumer amplifier. I guess, technically, it might be hitting +19dBu since it's just rca ins and the mixer is balanced output. Sounds great. You just need to find an amp that considers itself to have good headroom.
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