Using an external mic preamp into Tascam DR-07X Line Input???

[logancircle2]

Hello Tascammers!
I'm a little lost, y'all...
I need to use the 1/8" line-in on the DR-07X to record from an external mic preamp's line-out and I don't know what some of the units being flung around actually mean in terms of setting levels, and I don't want to just wing it. I need to set the output of the preamp and the input of the recorder for minimum noise. The DR-07X manual says it has a "Max Input Level for Mic/Line Inputs: -4 dBV". The line out from the mic pre says its "Nominal output signal levels is 0dBu into 600Ω, and maximum output signal level is >+21dBu into 600Ω. Output impedance is 100Ω unbalanced, 200Ω balanced. The output is tip HOT." I wish I knew what that meant.
Is there a non-haphazard way I should be dialing in proper levels?
THanks, nerds!
<3
Logan

 

[MHzBird]

Dang, wondering if you ever found an answer! I am so lost. Trying to connect my Tascam DR-07X to my mixer and not sure if I should connect it thru the mic/EXT IN port or if there is another way. The only cable I was given is a usb to computer and I don’t plan on connecting my computer.
I am using all Vinyl and pretty analog and learning. I need to record a mix for a radio show and want it to sound amazing.