Input / Output setting
Select between XLR (=button out ) and RCA (button in ) connections with the Input and Output buttons on
the front panel.
Cartridge settings
Push buttons on the backpanel for Recommended Cartridge Impedance and frontpanel for Gain are used to fine
tune the settings for your MC cartridge.
For the Gain setting, experiment with both settings to find out which works best with your amplifier or MM
phono preamp and the rest of your source devices.
To find out the Recommended Cartridge Impedance for your cartridge consult the literature accompanying your
cartridge. If in doubt, please consult your dealer.
Remember as with many things analogue: trust your ears. Experiment with different settings and find
out what you like most!
Examples:
Ortofon Quintet Red/Blue/Bronze/Black
Impedance >20 ohms -> Gain 24 or 30dB; Recommended Cartridge Impedance button out
Ortofon Cadenza Red/Blue/Bronze
Impedance 50-150 ohms -> Gain 24 or 30dB; Recommended Cartridge Impedance button out
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze/Black
Impedance >10 ohms -> Gain 24 or 30dB; Recommended Cartridge Impedance button out or in
Technical specifications Pro-Ject MC Step Up Box DS3 B
Frequency response 10Hz-55kHz: +-1 dB
Recommended load for output: 47 kOhm //100pF
Input MC: 1x pair RCA phono unbalanced sockets
1 x pair XLR sockets
Output : 1x pair RCA phono unbalanced sockets
1 x pair XLR sockets
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 206 x 79 x 197 (209) mm
Weight: 1740g
