Unitrunker + pre-amp = help configuring, please

[William]

So here's my next question in my quest to get Unitrunker up and running.

I've finally got my pre-amp from CanaKit/Hobbytron that was recommended in another thread and now I'm trying to make sure I connect it correctly. It looks pretty straight forward, but I wanted to check with you experts...

From the tap on my radio I need to go into the mic input on the pre-amp, correct? This is simply a mini-phone to mini-phone connection as I see it.

Then from the pre-amp, I need to go into my computer, correct? The pre-amp has just two simple posts for me to connect to. I'm assuming I could get a simple piece of wire, attach a mini-plug on one end and then solder the other end to the two posts.

Obviously, I need to get a 9v battery to power the unit. Also, if I had good soldering skills, I know I could mount this inside my radio and power the pre-amp from there.

But for a basic, external connection, is it really this simple?

Are there any pitfalls I am missing? Tip polarity? Etc?

Thanks in advance for your help.

William

 

[SCPD]

Hi William;

From the tap on my radio I need to go into the mic input on the pre-amp, correct?

Yes.

Then from the pre-amp, I need to go into my computer, correct?

Yes.

But for a basic, external connection, is it really this simple?

Yep.

Are there any pitfalls I am missing? Tip polarity? Etc?

The only concern is over-powering the computer's input. If you're using a pre-amp that shouldn't be a problem. If it has a volume control - start with the lowest setting and gradually increase until you've got a useable signal.
-rick

 

[William]

Thanks for the reply.

Hopefully I can do some work on this late this weekend.

William