Do mixers output line level?

Both mic and line level audio refer to the voltage level of an audio signal. Wired and wireless microphones are typically connected to mic-level inputs, while most other audio devices — such as mixers and outputs of mic preamps — use line level.

Are RCA outputs line level?

RCA (phono) connectors are used for turntables, which have very low signal levels, and for DJ controller outputs, which have line-level outputs that can connect directly to power amps.

Are RCA inputs Line level?

Line level inputs, also known as RCA inputs or low-level inputs, use RCA interconnect cables to link the amplifier with the source unit. Most aftermarket radios have multiple pairs of RCA outputs that can connect to multiple amplifiers.

What voltage is mic-level?

0.001 volts
Microphone or “mic” level is in the region of 0.001 volts (1 millivolt) to 0.01 volts (10 millivolts). This voltage range may also be expressed as -60 dBV to -40 dBV. This is the signal level that comes out of a typical microphone when someone speaks into it at a close distance.

What is mic level output?

A mic-level or microphone-level signal describes the voltage generated by a microphone when it picks up sound, typically just a few thousandths of a volt. Mixers are probably the most popular piece of equipment, since they can also combine multiple signals together into a single output.

What is the difference between mic and line levels?

A mic-level or microphone-level signal is the voltage level that comes out of a microphone when someone speaks into it, typically just a few ten-thousandths of a volt. Line level is in the region of 0 dBV (1.000 volt). A line-level signal is approximately one volt, or about 1,000 times greater than a mic-level signal.

How do I record without an audio interface?

Yes, you can record without an audio interface. Instead, try recording with an adaptor plugged directly into your computer, a USB microphone, virtual instruments, or a tape recorder. While these methods don’t require an audio interface, they typically result in lower sound quality.