192 I/O line level or mic level inputs?

[Tim Wheeler]

I am using some outboard gear hooked up through 1/4" patchbays. I sometimes route as a hardware insert in PT. Sometimes I'll use something between pre and converters. The 192 output of pro tools (db25 -> 1/4" patchbay) and 192 input (1/4" -> db25 from patchbay). I am connecting to outboard (EQs/compressors) from patchbay using 1/4" -> xlr (inputs of outboard), and coming back from outboard outputs xlr ->1/4" patchbay. Does this make sense?

I just read info on Warm Audio's website stating that coming from WA2A leveling amplifier should output 1/4" line level to interface.

Am I accomplishing that the way I am using it in my studio? I haven't run into any problems, but fundamentally, am I screwing up?

Thanks for any help!

[BScout]

192 is line level.

Mic level would be way, way lower.

For the 192, you still have options for input levels (+4 or -10), but the output is fixed at +4. And you really should use the input as +4 to keep the gain staging consistent.

[albee1952]

AFAIK, the WA2A ins and outs(both XLR and TRS) are the same line level so you can use either connection to suit your cables. In any case, the 192 is a line level unit(except for the 192 DIGITAL)

[Tim Wheeler]

Thank you guys for the info! It straightened me out!