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help with using drum mics with a mixer?
Hi,i have had a band for a few years now and we want to get recording :)i have bought some drum mics and a mixer. my drum mics are isk DSM-7b, they are probably an unknown make, and my mixer is a Alto L-16 16 channel mixer. you may have heard of that brand.ok, i have connected my drum mics to a the mixer via XLR cables, however, when i connect Channel Xlr the mixer to an amp, and drum, no sound comes out, but the LED lights light up, suggesting that the mixer can pick up the sound but it is not sending it to the amp. also i cannot hear it through the headphones. as you can probably see, i know NOTHING about audio technology, and am probably throwing myself into the deepend by setting up my own home studio. i am unsure if i have connected the amp/headphones to the right socket, or if i should have certain knobs switched on or whatever.someone please give me a crash-course on how to get some sort of sound from my mixer. i hvae tried google but cannot find anything because i dont know what my problem is!! please look at pictures of the L-16 if you need to on google images or somthing!please help!!
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I’ve not used Audacity but I’ve used Cubase, Sonar and Protools a lot and generally, your audio will be recorded on whatever track you have armed for recording, provided that Audacity sees the audio input portion of your audio card.The bigger issue though is going to be getting a good level from your mic. XLR based mics are designed to be plugged into a “pre-amp” circuit to boost the signal coming in from them. If your audio card doesn’t have a strong enough pre-amp circuit, you can turn the input gain all the way up and still have a very low level coming from the mic. This is an impedance issue. To fix it, you can but a direct box from a store like Guitar Center, or just but a mic designed for use with a computer (cheaper alternative).
First, congrats on starting with a very good mixer. Check out the links I’ve attached because this subject has a lot of long answers.Basically, you’re going to send the audio from the board in one of two ways: as a stereo mixed signal or as individual signals. The stereo signal would be for a live recording .The individual signals would be more suitable toward multitrack recordings where you might want to record each output to a track for mixing purposes. Here are your basic options: – Computer based recording. – Standalone digital multitrack. – Analog tape multitrack.Very few home studio are based on tape recording anymore using the reel to reels that you still see in many studios. The equipment is pricey and tape is expensive.Computer based recording gives you good results if you’re technically inclined and have a good PC for recording. If money isn’t an object, you can buy a Mac or a PC, install a multitrack interface, buy some good software, and go to town.Standalone digital recorders still have a learning curve, but are a good option for someone who doesn’t want to use a PC or is looking for a more portable recording option.Good luck.
While probably not optimum, you could if you had to. You can treat a guitar or bass as if it were a high impedance microphone. You may need a high impedance to low impedance XLR matching transformer or possibly a “direct box” to make the connection.Don
I don’t think that would work. The only thing I know of that will record 7 separate tracks simultaneously into seven separate tracks on a DAW (digital audio workstation) recording software, is the new Pro Tools Mbox Pro (3rd gen) – http://www.guitarcenter.com/Avid-Pro-Tools-Mbox-Pro–3rd-gen–H14109-i1552699.gc – M-audio my also have an 8-track recorder but, make sure whatever you get specifies that it will record up to 8-tracks simultaneously. There are 8-track recorders that only record 3 or 4 tracks at a time.
Last time I checked, you could use the XLR mic-in or the built-in… but not both at the same time…
You actually only have 2 separate analogue inputs (the ones on the front). They are combo jacks, meaning that they accept either 1/4″ or XLR, but only one thing at a time can be plugged into each jack in front at once. The only other input that you have besides the MIDI in is the s/pdif IN, which is a digital input. The ports on the back marked “inserts” are not inputs, they are two way ports meant for hooking up external effects processors like a machine that creates reverb. My only question is why? You have Garageband, so it’s not as though you are limited by the amount of takes you can have. Just record two tracks that you want then go back and record the next two tracks. Your device can get 2 mono and one stereo digital in, but reading the question, most likely you don’t have another recorder that converts analogue to digital so you can send it into the s/pdif input. Keep it simple and use the two inputs that you have to record as many tracks as you want.If it is more inputs that you are looking for because you want to record drums, then you will need to upgrade the device you have.Cheers
That sounds more like an original song to parody those Dance Step Games, I doubt it has a name
Yes,even more,you can input a mic and a guitar and send each signal to two different amps!!!
What do you mean by a ’short’ ? I have to ask because so many people mis-use words, especially words they don’t really understand.Describe to me what your symptoms are and I may be able to help. I’m not going to monitor this post but you can contact me through the private message system.
Yes that is a good deal, the mbox factory bundle retails for $899 normally. Plus you get the speakers. If it is all in good condition, go for it
The only way to connect to your receiver is through the headphone jack. The headphone jack output level will vary with the volume control. All you need is a standard 1/4 inch TRS to RCA cable:http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-STEREO-PHONE-3-3ft-RETURN/dp/B000068O1J/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1290009597&sr=1-5Just keep in mind that that amp is not that much more powerful than your receiver, so you may be disappointed. The amp puts out 170 watts into 8 ohms and the receiver puts out 100 watts. That difference will be noticeable but not dramatic.
It will work fine – the worst thing that could happen is you might get a bit of interference on your mic lines but that is unlikely. DMX signal are often run on regular XLR mic cables. DMX is a low voltage control signal – it will not damage anything. My only caution would be to make sure no one mixes up the mic and lighting cables on the snake. If the mic line carries phantom power from the mixer and you plugged your DMX light into that by accident, it might damage the light.
You need a stand alone decoder or a receiver with 6 channel preouts. Connect the DVD and Sat via optical or PCM to the receiver and it will decode, some models from Denon and Onkyo were in former years designed for this. You shouldn’t need anything very expensive. Yamaha and Mackie both have a digital decoder box as well. There are also PC solutions that will allow for this. You must also be wary of the permissions to rebroadcast DVD’s and TV. If you are a non-for-profit organization you still may need some licenses.
JIB/Y – XLR Signal SplitterProduct Information:Galaxy Audio The JIB/Y allows you to split a microphone to two different inputs. One application is splitting your microphone, first to the monitor board or powered monitor on stage and second to the front of house board. This will split your signal, giving you control of your own stage mix without affecting the house volume. The JIB/Y also has the phantom block circuitry which prevents phantom power from coming back into the JIB/Y from the two mixers you are feeding.* Splits a microphone to two different inputs, like a CORE PA5X140 (or other powered monitor) and a console.* Phantom block circuitry prevents interference from two different phantom power sourcesList Price: $39.99Sale Price:$29.99http://www.directproaudio.com/product.cfm?directid=59130