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2011/04/20 at 9:40 am #28043
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Hi Brandon

we are not aware of any issues with the digital output of iLive systems

It is possible dB scaling differences is what you are seeing.

iLive uses dBu metering where as alot of digital recording/playback equipment displays metering in dBFS.

if a signal is 0dBu on the iLive the signal viewed on the external equipment will be -18 dBFS. This would explain what looks like a drop in signal level.

quote:

Wikipedia
EBU R68 is used in most European countries, specifying +18 dBu at 0 dBFS

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DBFS

Regards
Sam A&H