makepeace wrote:
On focusrite's site, they quote 10 dBu at max digital signal before clipping. Converted, thats about 2.5V rms or Lv of 7.8 dBV. What does this mean?
Congratulations, you have just entered the dB World of PainTM. ? Probably stated as something like 0dBFS = 10dBu, correct? When dealing with digital, the digital stuff always peaks out at 0dBFS (dB Full Scale) - that's the limit any digital signal can be. What this statement means that when the digital signal is peaking at 0dBFS, the analog output will put out a signal of 10dBu.
By the same token, what sort of levels do active monitors want to see? And finally by a similar token, what sort of levels (generally) does a poweramp driving a pair of 8 ohm monitors want to see?
You have to look at their specs too they should have a nominal input level in dBu to give the rated output. You'll need something with an input level of 10dBu or lower (most are 0dBu or +4dBu) to get the full output power.
An answer such as 'yes that Scarlett is designed to drive a actives/power amp + passives' would be great ?
Yes, the Scarlett will drive
most semipro/pro powered monitors or amp/monitor combos with ease.
