*I think R68, at 15k ohms, is holding the first mic amp gain down n the Corsair. If I recall correctly, I have in the past changed this resistor to* *around 220k-330k to bring the gain up. The Paragon has a 470k in that position. In the Corsair, that resistor is between pins 6 and 7 of U2A * > ** *Phil C. Sr. k4dpk*