* An ongoing debate between Robert Sayre and Ben Ritchey rages on ...

 BR>> I have a Stereo Audio feed for 2 Watts {at} 8 Ohms (per channel) that
 BR>> I need t convert to "Line" level (I'm assuming this is around 1

 RS: >  First, be sure you have isolation between the
 RS: > audio outputs that you plan to use and the AC

Working on that using transformers ...

 RS: > use a "higher than normal impedance" load and a
 RS: > coupling capacitor.
 RS: >  100 ê is a common load and 220 ufd is a common
 RS: > capacitor value. The positive of the capacitor
 RS: > is connected to the load side (or, better yet,
 RS: > use a non-polar capacitor).

Wouldn't a high value pot on the isolation secondary do?

 RS: >  I don't recommend keeping the speakers
 RS: > connected at the same time. A switch could be

I brought the taps out just in case but no, they're not going to be used.

 RS: >  You could add a potentiometer after the
 RS: > capacitor to vary level. I wouldn't worry about

Is capacitive coupling necessary? Makes sense for an intelligent signal.

--
Keep the faith,

 : Ben        http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/m/cmech617/
 :         ICQ #32457590  AIM/Yahoo:benritchey  Jabber:cMech
 :
 + WildCat! Board 24/7  (337) 232-4155  33.6kBps 8,N,1  Free Software!
--- GoldED+/386 v1.1.5-21110