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MBox2 Phono Inputs
Hi,
I'm using ProTools 8.04 on an OSX10.6.3 iMac with an MBox2 Pro. I'm trying to copy some recordings from my old Tascam Portastudio Porta One 4 track tape machine. I know the phono outputs on the Portastudio are good because everything works OK when I connect it to a tape or CD recorder. However, I have problems when I connect to the MBox2 Pro! I've connected the phono outs on the Portastudio to the phono in sockets on the MBox2 Pro, but the signal level is very low and the quality of the sound is poor and muffled. I've also tried connecting the direct out phono sockets from the Portastudio to the phono inputs on the MBox2 Pro, but the signal is then too high, way off the scale, and distorted. I can't alter anything in the OSX Audio MIDI settings because the the options for the MBox2 Pro are always greyed out. Anyone know what the problem might be? Help appreciated. Wes |
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Re: MBox2 Phono Inputs
Hi.
I believe those phono inputs are for decks. . Thus your level loss. . I would suggest going in through the line inputs. . preferably 1 + 2 .
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Re: MBox2 Phono Inputs
I tried that already, but there's no sound at all!
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Re: MBox2 Phono Inputs
I take it you selected line as opposed to mic?
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~ 2019 Rack Mac Pro 3.2 GHz 16 core 384 GB RAM Catalina 10.15.7 / Pro Tools Ultimate 2022.12.0 / HDX 2 + UAD2 PCIe OCTO+QUAD / HD I/O's x 4 + 1 x 96io / Digidesign Pre's x 3 / Avid S6 M10-24 -V22.12.1.34 ~ ~ Mac Pro 8 core - clover - 13 GB ram - 10.6.8 / HD5 / Pro Tools 9.0.6 / Magma PE6R4 ~ ARCHIVE RIG ~ Mac Pro (Early 2009) - 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core-32 GB RAM-10.13.6 / Pro Tools Ultimate 2019.10 / Apollo 16 / Avid S3 ~ |
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Re: MBox2 Phono Inputs
I selected every combination going, I even tried to plug the toaster in to it!!!
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Re: MBox2 Phono Inputs
Ok.
Let's just go back here. . 1- Are you trying to transfer all 4 tracks from the Port Studio at in one go ? 2- If so, you'll need to go from the direct outs of the port studio like this; Port St MBox 1 > Line in 1 (on front panel select line, no pad ) trim input as desired 2 > Line in 2 (on front panel select line, no pad ) trim input as desired 3 > Aux in 3 (on front panel deselect phono so it's aux trim as desired) 4 > Aux in 4 (on front panel deselect phono so it's aux trim as desired) The Aux in trim will be trimming you Port Studio's outs 3+4 All of these need to be on TRS jacks. Open your I/O set up & make sure all your inputs are routed correctly. ( see manual ). All should be good.
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Re: MBox2 Phono Inputs
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