I plugged the speakers into my multitrack recorder but the sound is so silent I can barely hear it. Do I need to buy an amplifier? Or is there a site where I can see a how-to manual?
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These speakers are not amplified,therefore you will need to buy an amplifier.
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The multi track recorder most likely has what we call "line out" connectors. If you connected the speakers to thisoutput source, there is not much power to drive the speakers. The speakers are meant to be driven by a power amp which can produce from 1 to 100 watts. The output of a "line out" circuit on something like a recorder is only 100 miliiwatts, which is one tenth of a watt. There are a ton of websites that explain this - just google the words - hooking up a power amp - or something like that.
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Nice name... similar to mine. Try a few things 1) ensure plugs are in all the way from audio interface to speakers and vice versa. 2)You can try seeing if changing the chords would work. Like using a different brand or get gold tip 1/4 inch. 3) If the problem is with in a DAW like logic or Ableton, etc, try changing the buffer size to something lower like 256 or so. 4) try getting a really good audio interface. 5) If none works, which mean you're maybe talking about the natural hissing noise most "powered" monitors would give off. Some are louder that others. I just upgraded to the HS8 and I still hear some but when the music plays don't hear anything. Nice name... similar to mine. Try a few things 1) ensure plugs are in all the way from audio interface to speakers and vice versa. 2)You can try seeing if changing the chords would work. Like using a different brand or get gold tip 1/4 inch. 3) If the problem is with in a DAW like logic or Ableton, etc, try changing the buffer size to something lower like 256 or so. 4) try getting a really good audio interface. 5) If none works, which mean you're maybe talking about the natural hissing noise most "powered" monitors would give off. Some are louder that others. I just upgraded to... » Read More Nice name... similar to mine. Try a few things 1) ensure plugs are in all the way from audio interface to speakers and vice versa. 2)You can try seeing if changing the chords would work. Like using a different brand or get gold tip 1/4 inch. 3) If the problem is with in a DAW like logic or Ableton, etc, try changing the buffer size to something lower like 256 or so. 4) try getting a really good audio interface. 5) If none works, which mean you're maybe talking about the natural hissing noise most "powered" monitors would give off. Some are louder that others. I just upgraded to the HS8 and I still hear some but when the music plays don't hear anything. « Show Less
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I connect the device to my notebook whit a hdmi cable, but the sound is reproduced by the X-12 speaker, the sounds is good but is very low, and the sound can not be amplified or at least I not discovered how to do it.
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Check in the MixControl utility that you installed with the drivers and make sure that the channel your mic is plugged into isn't muted. If it is not, my guess is that it is an issue with the setup on your recording software. Depending on the program you are using, there should be an option in the audio preferences to hear your input signal.
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Take a look at the image of the rear of the mixer. There is a left and right XLR out. Connect these to your amp or directly to your powered speakers.
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1) is your machine turned on?2) is the volume on the machine turned up?3) is your signal flow correct? (out of machine to in on amp)4) are you using a mono or stereo 1/4"? if so what output did you use?
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There may be other ways, but if all else fails, install the Audacity software (or other recording software), run Audacity, hit the "pause" button in Audacity, then hit "record". The sound will play through your speakers without recording. Make sure you have gone to "File &gt; Preferences" in Audacity and selected ""Sofware Playthrough" under the "Audio I/O" tab first. Basically, you just need a way for your sound card to hear the recording input - this way is clunky but it works.
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Steve, the recording quality was very bad and we ended up returning the unit. My older sister has an immense album collection we want to convert but we are still looking for a good quality converter and have yet to find one. This has been some years now since we started looking. good luckmc
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No output at all , i wanted to record out but no jacks, only the speaker level out which is high power audio !
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You connect to the mixer output line (VIA RCA). Then, connect the UCA222 to your amplifier (Via RCA. The USB connector to the computer, so in that way you can record music in your computer, hearing the quality in your speakers or sound system
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1). Did you connect it via the USB cable that was provided?2). Is the green light on?3). Did you use the provided disc to install the drivers for microphone.4). Did you tell your system to use the Podcaster and NOT the microphones that are built into the monitor?5). We use the AVS audio editor to record. You may need a third party software for recording/editing.This is a great microphone.
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I heard a lot of noise as well, that is before i bought a dedicated audio interface, like an m-audio m-track, preSonus, focusrite, etc.. If you're not using one, then i'd say get that first. I have no noise now at all settings. From -30db, and i usually have my speakers set at the +6db and nothing. i'm also using the 1/4" to 1/4" plug into the balanced inputs. If you're using an audio interface, then i'd say call customer support and get it fixed.
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Run a dedicated Mic preamp to the stage. If you don't want to be that obvious and/or need to be Surreptitious about your recording. It'll be an audiophile clink and cough-a-thon. But look on the bright side, 30 years ago, Harry Pearson wandered aloud about the subways going underneath Kingsway Hall and the world of Hi-Fi was never the same........
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I returned it the quality of sound was horrible. I just use the cassette adapter and get the best sound. Good luck
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its basically a mixer, no power to speak of, you get a preamp when using the xlr input and the corresponding input thats below it. you need either an amp or powered speakers, Im using some cheap though nice sounding altec lansing monitors. Im going for small, large amps are a pain to carry around!
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Hi Joe, to be honest with you I returned this. It didn't work for me either. I tried to plug them into a amp and nothing. Definitely cheap and not worth the money if you ask me.
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Just plug it in into the mike symbol on your computer. I had to turn the volume way up in order to hear what was being recorded.