What size volume potentiometer do I need given the following gear specifications?
Hi Folks,
I'm looking to build my own passive volume control. My inspiration is the Emotiva Control Freak. From what I have found, it uses a Bourns 4-gang, 10k potentiometer. It seems to work well with my gear. Would I be correct in that I would use the same impedence pot (10k) if I build my own? Also, what brands do you guys recommend? I was thinking of an ALP blue velvet, TKD, or EIZZ? As for cabling, I'm going to use Mogami W2549 mic cable in 1 meter or less length. I'm looking to make XLR, as well as RCA at some point.
GEAR & SPECS:
Odyssey Stratos Amp
Input Impedence: >10k ohms (manual), 47k ohms (magazine).
Adcom GCD-750
Output Impedence: 50 ohms RCA / 100 ohms XLR
Output Voltage: 3.0 volts RCA / 6.0 volts XLR
Emotiva Control Freak (XLR)
Bourns 4-gang 10k pot.
XLR cables.
(Emailed Emotiva to see what cable they used. They said they use a type-b, high speed HDMI wire).
Thanks,
JSB