PT 12.5: Inputting bass signal into MOTU 828 mkiii

[johnbarnesiii]

Hi guys,

Basic question: I’m trying to get a bass signal directly into my audio interface and just want to know where and how to connect it...

I’m running PT 12.5 on a Mac. My interface is MOTU 828 mkiii. I have a mic plugged into the first input in the front of the unit. I have a guitar plugged into the second input in the front of the unit.

So if I want to add my bass, do I need to go into input 3 in the back of the unit?

Since the back inputs don’t have preamps or trim knob as the front ones do, is there another way to adjust the level to get it hot enough since I’m going direct in with my bass? I heard there is a digital trim adjustment for the back inputs via CueMix software. Is that the way to do it and how to go about that if so?

Thanks!

[musicman691]

I don't think you'll be able to get enough gain on those inputs on the back. More likely than not they're line level.

[albee1952]

Since you have (IIRC) 8 inputs, I would run the bass in via a Direct Box and use any available mic input

[johnbarnesiii]

Originally Posted by albee1952

Since you have (IIRC) 8 inputs, I would run the bass in via a Direct Box and use any available mic input

Thanks, so by any available ‘mic input’ you mean the two in the front of the unit? Or are the back ones mic inputs also?


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[musicman691]

Originally Posted by johnbarnesiii

Thanks, so by any available ‘mic input’ you mean the two in the front of the unit? Or are the back ones mic inputs also?


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The back ones are not mic inputs. The front two are the only mic inputs; everything on the back are line ins and outs. You won't get enough gain from the back ins to use your bass plugged in there.