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What cable to use/how to connect this?
Ok.. I'm new to the laptop recording thing. I have another setup. But
I'm setting up a one channel rig in a bedroom to do some demoing and video stuff. I have an older Joe Meek VC3Q preamp that I'd like to use. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I want to convert it's signal to digital and connect it to a USB port. It has a 1/4" output. I assume it's line level. It's balanced. But I believe with adjust automatically to unbalanced cables. I know there are a plethora of interfaces available. But most of them seem like seperate preamps. I'm not keen on the idea of sending my signal through two preamps. I'd rather just have the signal from the meek converted and put straight into my pc. Would something like this work from the out to the USB port? http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-GuitarL.../dp/B001OXEDA0 I mean, I know it would work. But does the impedance and balancing make sense for what I'm trying to do? It's geared towards guitar. But it says it supports line level audio. |
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" écrivait news:347413d6-7832-4518-
: Ok.. I'm new to the laptop recording thing. I have another setup. But I'm setting up a one channel rig in a bedroom to do some demoing and video stuff. I have an older Joe Meek VC3Q preamp that I'd like to use. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I want to convert it's signal to digital and connect it to a USB port. It has a 1/4" output. I assume it's line level. It's balanced. But I believe with adjust automatically to unbalanced cables. I know there are a plethora of interfaces available. But most of them seem like seperate preamps. I'm not keen on the idea of sending my signal through two preamps. I'd rather just have the signal from the meek converted and put straight into my pc. Would something like this work from the out to the USB port? http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-GuitarL...ioLink-4-inch- Cable/dp/B001OXEDA0 I mean, I know it would work. But does the impedance and balancing make sense for what I'm trying to do? It's geared towards guitar. But it says it supports line level audio. Laptop sound chips are noisy You could get something like this: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UCA202.aspx and connect the line out of your preamp to the line in of this audio interface. This interface has ASIO drivers, doesn't cost an arm and a leg and doesn't have a mic preamp. It uses unbalanced RCA connectors for INs and OUTs. |
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Hmmm. Thanks. Ok, one last question:
I have one of these laying around: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/sto...er-_-SX2UXXXXX I have a cable with XLR on one end and TS on the other. Could I use that from the Joe Meek output to this Shure pre and then into the computer? I tried it and it seems to work. But theoretically am I breaking any 'rules' that might result in sound degradation that I'm not hearing at the moment? |
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" écrivait news:a15aaa77-94b6-45f8-
: Hmmm. Thanks. Ok, one last question: I have one of these laying around: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/sto...2u%20XLRtoUSB% 20Microphone%20Adapter_-1_10052_10002_-49955226?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Other-_- X2u%20XLRtoUSB%20Microphone%20Adapter-_-SX2UXXXXX I have a cable with XLR on one end and TS on the other. Could I use that from the Joe Meek output to this Shure pre and then into the computer? I tried it and it seems to work. But theoretically am I breaking any 'rules' that might result in sound degradation that I'm not hearing at the moment? The Shure x2u has mic level input, so make sure you lower the OUTPUT control of the Joe Meek low enough to not overload the x2u input but strong enough to get a quality signal for recording and you should be OK. IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE PHANTOM POWER SWITCH ON THE XU2 IS SET TO OFF using a TS to XLR cable or you could damage it and/or maybe the USB port of the laptop. You said in your first post you didn't want to go through 2 mic preamps, that's exactly what you would do, but if it sounds OK... You can also connect your mic directly in the Shure x2u, that's what it was made for. HTH |
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On Nov 7, 5:15*pm, Doum wrote:
" crivait news:a15aaa77-94b6-45f8- : Hmmm. Thanks. Ok, one last question: I have one of these laying around: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/sto...2u%20XLRtoUSB% 20Microphone%20Adapter_-1_10052_10002_-49955226?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Other-_- X2u%20XLRtoUSB%20Microphone%20Adapter-_-SX2UXXXXX I have a cable with XLR on one end and TS on the other. Could I use that from the Joe Meek output to this Shure pre and then into the computer? I tried it and it seems to work. But theoretically am I breaking any 'rules' that might result in sound degradation that I'm not hearing at the moment? The Shure x2u has mic level input, so make sure you lower the OUTPUT control of the Joe Meek low enough to not overload the x2u input but strong enough to get a quality signal for recording and you should be OK. IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE PHANTOM POWER SWITCH ON THE XU2 IS SET TO OFF using a TS to XLR cable or you could damage it and/or maybe the USB port of the laptop. You said in your first post you didn't want to go through 2 mic preamps, that's exactly what you would do, but if it sounds OK... You can also connect your mic directly in the Shure x2u, that's what it was made for. HTH Yeah, I wasn't really wanting to do two preamps. But I do have that piece already so I'll make use of it that way. I have recorded with a mic hooked straight up to it, which is fine. But when I want to go to tape with compression or the sound of the meek, I'll run it through there. |
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On 11/7/2010 10:22 AM, wrote:
I have an older Joe Meek VC3Q preamp that I'd like to use. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I want to convert it's signal to digital and connect it to a USB port. It has a 1/4" output. I assume it's line level. It's balanced. But I believe with adjust automatically to unbalanced cables. It doesn't "adjust" to an unbalanced connection, but it may accommodate it without any problems. Or maybe not. What leads you to understand this? Alesis-GuitarLink-AudioLink I wouldn't recommend this for your application. Are you looking for something in the $12 range? If so, then you might as well give it a try. If you really want cheap, I'd go for a Behringer UCA-202 (about $30). -- "Today's production equipment is IT based and cannot be operated without a passing knowledge of computing, although it seems that it can be operated without a passing knowledge of audio" - John Watkinson Drop by http://mikeriversaudio.wordpress.com now and then |
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"Doum" wrote in message
" écrivait news:347413d6-7832-4518- : Ok.. I'm new to the laptop recording thing. I have another setup. But I'm setting up a one channel rig in a bedroom to do some demoing and video stuff. I have an older Joe Meek VC3Q preamp that I'd like to use. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I want to convert it's signal to digital and connect it to a USB port. It has a 1/4" output. I assume it's line level. It's balanced. But I believe with adjust automatically to unbalanced cables. I know there are a plethora of interfaces available. But most of them seem like seperate preamps. I'm not keen on the idea of sending my signal through two preamps. I'd rather just have the signal from the meek converted and put straight into my pc. Would something like this work from the out to the USB port? http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-GuitarL...ioLink-4-inch- Cable/dp/B001OXEDA0 So it would seem, yes. The key words in the description a "GuitarLink makes it easy to direct-connect nearly any guitar, bass, or other line-level audio source to USB for mono recording. " key words: "...other line-leve audio source..." I mean, I know it would work. But does the impedance and balancing make sense for what I'm trying to do? I don't see a problem there. It's geared towards guitar. But it says it supports line level audio. Exactly. Laptop sound chips are noisy At least as significant is the fact that many laptops lack a line level input. You could get something like this: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UCA202.aspx and connect the line out of your preamp to the line in of this audio interface. This interface has ASIO drivers, doesn't cost an arm and a leg and doesn't have a mic preamp. It uses unbalanced RCA connectors for INs and OUTs. This could work just as well, and at an even lower price. |
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On Nov 8, 2:06*am, Mike Rivers wrote:
On 11/7/2010 10:22 AM, wrote: I have an older Joe Meek VC3Q preamp that I'd like to use. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I want to convert it's signal to digital and connect it to a USB port. It has a 1/4" output. I assume it's line level. It's balanced. But I believe with adjust automatically to unbalanced cables. It doesn't "adjust" to an unbalanced connection, but it may accommodate it without any problems. Or maybe not. What leads you to understand this? From the manual: The output is auto balancing and may be unbalanced without affecting output level. Electronic Musician review: The two outputs on the back panel are wired in parallel, and you can make either output unbalanced by substituting a 11/44-inch TS plug for a 11/44-inch TRS plug. |
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On 11/8/2010 8:34 AM, wrote:
From the manual: The output is auto balancing and may be unbalanced without affecting output level. It may be from the manual, but the first part is horse manure. It's true that many balanced outputs can be unbalanced without affecting the output level. I would be more concerned about the input, however. -- "Today's production equipment is IT based and cannot be operated without a passing knowledge of computing, although it seems that it can be operated without a passing knowledge of audio" - John Watkinson Drop by http://mikeriversaudio.wordpress.com now and then |
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