DCX2496 (Consumer to Pro line level)

[myn]

I am sure a few pro audio guys are running Behringer DCX2496 units?

I am currently running one in my home theater.

As there is a line level input difference between consumer and pro gear,I can barely get the input LED's to register -20. This going from my HT receiver, Panasonic XR55 LFE out into the DCX2496 using a monoprice RCA (unbalanced) out to XLR cable.

The DCX2496 has both input and output gain. When I adjust the input gain I see no change on the input LED's. However the sub does get louder when I increase either the input or output gain.

I am just wondering if this is ideal as I can imagine the signal to noise is pretty low, boosting a low consumer signal.

For reference when I have the input/output gain set to 0db and feed it into my Behringer EP2500 app running in stereo (650x2), With the gain on the amp turned up all the way it seems to not have enough signal as it's not that loud.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[BrentEvans]

You should be able to bump input gain without any issues but you might want to invest in a bump box since there is a level matching issue. This will allow your inputs to meter properly, and save the DCX's gain for adjustments (as it's intended).

[myn]

I am sorry, I should have mentioned. I actually had previously used an Art Cleanbox line level converter which converts the consumer level RCA inputs into high level XLR's but I noticed it has a highpass around 40hz, (They use crappy caps).

I was also hoping to leverage the A/D 24/96 processor in the DCX2496 and simplify things.

[BrentEvans]

Then just bump the input gain and go with it. I had the same issue with their Ultramizer product (using it as a mastering limiter for cassette recording on a pro system). The metering was funky, but it sounded fine.

[camrynekai]

The best way is to properly hotrod them for home use or if you want to take this box to a whole new level by adding some of the kits that are available.

Here is the link http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/DCX2496/