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Sound modules too low into 192
why are my modules coming in at -20db all the way up into PT? New system, can't figure out why the external modules are coming into the 192 so low. the internal plug ins are fine, but for whatever reason the Virus TI and minimoog are coming in very low, when turned all the way up, checked output and thats all the way up too.
could it be the cables I believe they are balanced into the 192. thanks |
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
you need some preamp to line level input.... Now days people really forget about the A.B, C of engineering. mic level, instrument level, line level (+4 or -10dB) are all different level....etc. We call it gain stage.
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
Some keyboards are hotter output than others, some are balanced, some are not, some have unbalanced +4dB while others are balanced -10dB---think about that one! :) IMHO, a submixer is ideal---even something as simple as the Alesis MultiMix 12R, it actually does a good little job.
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
Try the 192's B inputs that are -10dbv although instrument D/I's to +4 would likely match/sound better.
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
yes -10db does bring them up nicely but I do sense the sound quality isn't there . . is that possible?
I guess I'm back to routing through the c24 and not going straight into the 192? oh well,another $200 cable to buy? |
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
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edit: I hadn't refreshed my browser and didn't seen Andre's post...what he said. |
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
thanks all. I have a Focusrite Red 8 that I could run 2 through. would that make sense?
the third module (either Access Virus TI or Yamaha Motif) does have spidif out, so should I use the spidif for one of these? Or switch up between the 3 (into the 2 inputs) when I do record midi to audio? Just so I get it, don't go into the c24 for best quality (either into submixer or pres)? thanks again, this board has helped greatly! |
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
Yes. Preamps help keys. Our Moogs here usually find their way to API before a 192. Through the patchbay :). Yes, studios use those too. And I avoid anything with the Control24 or C-24 at all costs. Source to pre to converter unless you want to get fancy and throw a compressor in there.
Your Red 8 doesn't have front panel DI. API does. So do other pre's like Manley and Focusrite ISA, Avalon, etc. Get a couple of DI's to raise your key's levels and drive that into the Red 8. No funky cables needed.
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Re: Sound modules too low into 192
And obviously don't cheap out on the DIs. Your signal path is only as good as the weakest link.
Not trying to be a jerk, but I would honestly consider taking a course or at the very least, doing some reading on the fundamentals of audio. Getting some basic knowledge about signal path, impedance, connector standards etc would give you a real head start with this stuff. It's hard to believe that tools like this are being purchased without this very fundamental knowledge behind them... Good luck! -Z- |
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