Can my PC mic jack handle -10dBV

[nick_1896]

Hallo, tommorow i will throw a party and I want to stream it live. My laptop doesn`t have a Line In input, so I will have to use the mic input. On my dj mixer REC output says, that the signal is -10dBV. Can the mic input handle this ?

 

[getochkn]

What laptops? Some double the linein and mic into 1 switchable jack from the sound control panel sometimes or it can be auto sensing.

 

[nick_1896]

A normal laptop with Realtek Audio HD alc271x soundcard. No line-in options in the settings.

 

[getochkn]

Try turning the input really low, uncheck the gain settings which are there sometimes with the mixer, feed it a signal and see what happens. Worst case it will all distorted, best case you can adjust it. You should be testing it beforehand anyways rather trying to go live without even trying it.

 

[nick_1896]

Thanks for the answer , I will try it. I hope it wont harm the sound card.

 

[getochkn]

Thanks for the answer , I will try it. I hope it wont harm the sound card.

turn the mic gain down in the control panel, turn your dj mixer to 0, then start increasing and watch the signal.