Can you tell us more about that input sensitivity/impedance selector that you mentioned? As I said before we wanted to cover a wide range of sounds with the V78M, so by using an input sensitivity switch, a different way of saying input selector, you can choose from the classic clear V sound to heavy colored tube timbre. Historical speaking all V modules were around 2K input impedance to perfect interface with the German standard Neumann Mics; the V72 was specific designed with and for the M49. With an output of 200 Ohms and a load around 2K you perfectly get a balance of frequency response and S/N over intermodulation distortion or better sonic resolution. Historical the US choose power coupling (mostly 600 Ohm) for higher efficiency over the less efficient voltage coupling as used with 200 into 2k Ohm. So the same mic with different input impedance yields a different sensitivity due to a greater load so the sound is different; a sort of Eq’ing, but a bit more complex. Our goal was to archive a very high quality mic pre with a knob that makes it more versatile for smaller studios, there is like with everything a trade of but the V78 speaks for itself. The input sensitivity is coupled over the input impedance so -60db is 1K (like the historic V78) -40dB is 2K (like the historic V72S) -20 dB is 4K -10 dB is 8K 0 dB is 10K (like the historic V77b mastering pre and the V76M calibration amp) +6 dB is 20K At the same time you can also interface properly to the different none studio audio devices like soundcards, CD and other auxiliary signals, keyboard and power amps, etc.... I still have to write the manual for it. Hope that answers your question. Best regards, Oliver

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