A few questions if you don't mind. (1) Why doesn't this have XLR out? (2) Why no Limiter? (3) Is this better than the discontinued 1086?
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I don't know why no XLR or limiter. All I can say is this is the mic processor several engineers have used at the last few radio stations I've worked at, they swear by them. It made my home studio sound as professional as the studios at work.
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I understand your frustration or concern with the output connections on the 286s. You must understand that the 286s is designed as an insert device connecting to effect in/out lines within professional style audio mixers and associated patch panels as these both use 1/4" jacks. Make no mistake that 1/4" receptacle is in fact a low impendence output requiring the same connections (tip,ring,gnd) as the 3 pin XLR on the input but for professional audio patching it is most practical being what it is. As far as the "limiter" is concerned you are correct to assume the 286s doesn't have one. What it does have is a circuit that kindly conditions the audio within a workable range unlike a "limiter" that clips off the peaks of an audio wave form causing distortion or worse. Limiters are great in DC power circuits but raise all kinds of hell in complex AC waveform circuits that have a wide range in amplitude and frequency. To keep distortion from the output some reasonable hands on (riding the gain) is required along with a good ear. You can't overload the output of any mixer and expect any device to remedy what's already distorted. If you're attempting to output to a modern day radio transceiver and have your impendence in and outs correct with a reasonable drive level the radio's IDC more or less qualifies as your "limiter" depending where the audio is injected (data in usually) ... Good luck !
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I agree that no XLR out is odd but I just patched around that. Not sure about the 1086 comparison. Never used one. I bought it for narration purposes and its gating capabilities so limiting is something I add in post production. For the money, it's a bargain. If you want to spend some bucks though, Aphex Channel Master is much more versatile. Hope that helps.
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Better. No comparison. 3000 is a solid unit, hassle free. But that unit is old,there are other options in that price range now... check out the numark. Or see if you can find a used m audio xponent. Owned that one for years.... way superior to either.
1146597
Yes, it's just another channel. There is no XLR in though, just stereo 1/4" and RCA ins. I use that channel as the in from my iPad for DJing.
1258285
You won't find any XLR outs on this unit...period. For powered speakers, you will be running off one of the 1/4" jacks on top of the unit anyway. You can buy adapters for that. If you bought this unit to run powered speakers, a lot of wattage is going to waste here.
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You can connect it directly. That's how I've always used them. Wouldn't hurt to have an extra XLR to give yourself more space.
1642400
It takes XLR but make sure your OUT put is BALANCED!!!!! USE MONO NO STEREO!!!!
1256531
You are right. I purchased one and had to return it after I realized. Get the irad 230. I like it a lot. It is very discrete. I use it often with just audio and works fine.
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Quality-wise, the SX1000 is as good as it gets at this price and this form factor. As far as better than the 712, I can't say as I haven't heard one of those, but this one has a limiter and a low-cut filter, which will save your life sometimes in certain situations (i.e. you have manually set the recording level for a live band in a club, but they get a little bit louder sometimes and you don't find out till later). And as Jay Jay Jay said in one of his replies to a question about lectures, the stereo mode with appropriately-set mic sensitivity was far superior to trying to use the monophonic and directional lecture mode with this device. Quality-wise, the SX1000 is as good as it gets at this price and this form factor. As far as better than the 712, I can't say as I haven't heard one of those, but this one has a limiter and a low-cut filter, which will save your life sometimes in certain situations (i.e. you have manually set the recording level for a live band in a club, but they get a little bit louder sometimes and you don't find out till later). And as Jay Jay Jay said in one of his replies to a question about lectures, the stereo mode with appropriately-set mic sensitivity was far superior to trying to use the... » Read More Quality-wise, the SX1000 is as good as it gets at this price and this form factor. As far as better than the 712, I can't say as I haven't heard one of those, but this one has a limiter and a low-cut filter, which will save your life sometimes in certain situations (i.e. you have manually set the recording level for a live band in a club, but they get a little bit louder sometimes and you don't find out till later). And as Jay Jay Jay said in one of his replies to a question about lectures, the stereo mode with appropriately-set mic sensitivity was far superior to trying to use the monophonic and directional lecture mode with this device. « Show Less
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Musician / Studio Recorder.. Absolutely is the perfect answer... set the limiter to auto... it will automatically set your recording level so it doesn't klip... Set 3 feet away and grab your acoustic.. By Itself, it will do a great job.. You will still need to upload it to your computer and use some type of editing program to get an exceptable EQ and volume to call it a finished product.. I suggest NOT opening the mics, leave them in the XY position.. Much easier and not as stereo..
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Is that microphone jack stereo or mono? Does it provide "phantom power" to a microphone? &gt;If it does, you probably can't use that jack for any other device. Does the RCA - to - 1/8" adapter have a stereo (3-contact) or mono (2-contact) 1/8" plug? &gt;Some mono ones are made with red and white insulators (or other mixed colours), which makes them APPEAR to be the same as the stereo ones. If any part of the connecting arrangement is "mono", you won't get the "correct" sound from the turntable, and it is possible that you would get no sound. Also, check to see if there is an input-level adjustment (it would be an on-screen control); if there is one and it is set at or near its minimum, little or no signal will get into the "konfuzer". I would prefer that a LINE-level input was provided; but I believe some microphone inputs are set up so that they can be selectively switched to accomodate line-level signals. You may need to consult someone locally who can investigate the settings on your specific laptop. &gt;Line level is about 100 times the voltage of a microphone's output, and it will overdrive a microphone stage. Another possibility is: The signal going into the microphone jack probably can't be passed to the speakers directly. If it was so connected, you would have a defacto "P.A. system", and laptops are not known for having that function. In any event, the correct setting of the AT-PL120's output switch is "LINE", which will apply the necessary RIAA frequency equalization. If all else fails, instead of connecting the turntable to the laptop, use a pair of powered speakers that have their own volume control, a boombox with an auxiliary input, or any normal stereo system until you have the laptop matter figured out.
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Very good question, Laurie. What I do, is read the reviews on amazon. People will usually have widely differing answers. If there are a LOT of negatives, I run for the hills and do not buy. If there are a LOT of very well written positives, I pay attention to each point by point comment to judge if I would be o.k., or not, with using that product. On this Sony, I can make it work. But the manual is horribly written, and at times, confusing. I tend to like this machine, but if I was to buy anopther like it, I think I might opt for a different well known brand, such as teac/tascam. Perhaps the best thing you could do, is ask your friends or neighbors what kind of CD recorder they use, and ask them "How easy is this to use, and does it give high quality recordings?" Then, they can actually show you how it works, and be there for you, if you buiy one, but have a problem. Best wishes!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeqDAjB9pGKThe first guy in the video [me] is the one using the MXL 770. The sound editing is weird on my part, the dB were adjusted to fit with the track used (which was different from what I recorded with)
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I had a Peachtree 125 with the Kef Ls50 and got rid of it. While it is a good amp,the hiss coming from it (Class D amps are notorious for this) was unacceptable to me . Not the best resolution but still a good amp. I went to a Creek Evolution A50 with xlr inputs .It is more detailed ,better at imaging but it does not have the warmth of the Peachtree. Ive only played the Creek for 4-5 hours though. Still ,I think it is a better amp then the Peachtree.
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You need an interface, and it depends what are you using it for, multitrack recording or just one input. Personus makes nice affordable interfaces, but there are others.
760253
I don't own this turntable, but I understand that the software included with the Numark TTUSB allows you to record 78s at 45 or 33, and then correct the speed through the software. The only remaining issue would be using a wider stylus for 78s so you don't get so much surface noise.
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The Technics 1200 is good, but one must make sure it was designed for 78rpm. I purchased a used one that is only wired for 33 and 45 rpm. It can be modified but a new one can be purchased that includes 78 rpm. One does need a 78 rpm needle that has a larger radius, and the recommended cartridges provide a higher voltage signal that may not need a preamp.
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I am not sure about lossless. Sounds fantastic however. No detectable latency. See my other comments too. Low end was a problem they are working on. I am not sure they have fixed it yet. Without a sub, you'll probably not notice.