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microphone trouble, no input
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:19 pm
by thefool
Hi!
Ok so i went out and bought a few things. A sontronics condensor mic, an Alto DI1 (linedriver) and various things.
I just can't get any input.
I have two audio interfaces, an m-audio fast track usb and then a more sturdy Infrasonic Deux firewire interface.
I connect the microphone with an xlr cable to the ALTO's input, then an xlr -> jack to the infrasonic interface (no phantom power, hence the linedriver). I did put a battery in the Alto, and its turned on (and the light blinks).
And if i run with the m-audio, then an xlr-xlr cable from the linedriver.
NO sound. Is there anything wrong in my setup?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:21 pm
by olio89
have you try pluggin the mic straight into a speaker?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:22 pm
by thefool
a condensor mic needs power i'd suppose. Or am i wrong? Can the amp on my monitors amplify the signal enough?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:26 pm
by olio89
oh yeah if it needs power, power it via phantom or that line driver you mentioned, i find when i plug mics straight into my audio interfaces they are very quiet, but when i plug into my mixer first then amplify - much better!
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:29 pm
by thefool
yes but i do that already. But noting goes in!
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:33 pm
by thefool
my guess
either the linedriver (alto di1) is not set up correctly (wonder.. it can't be so hard!), the linedriver does not work, or the mic do not work..
i hope its the first of course...
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:50 pm
by thefool
I also tried different cables so i don't think thats where the problem is. "#¤"#¤!"¤#"#&¤&&#&"/Y#¤#&(U
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:23 pm
by thefool
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY THE SALESMAN CONVINCED ME I NEEDED A LINEDRIVER WHEN I GOT IN THERE TELLING I NEED A PREAMP
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:24 pm
by olio89
where did you buy from so i never go there
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:25 pm
by mikemc
thefool wrote:CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY THE SALESMAN CONVINCED ME I NEEDED A LINEDRIVER WHEN I GOT IN THERE TELLING I NEED A PREAMP
) what part of 'salesman' don't you understand?
did you get a warranty, too
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:25 pm
by thefool
i'm packing this linedriver down. I'm pissed.. i was hoping i could use the stuff tonight! If they don't have a fucking preamp for me instead i'm going to go f*****
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:27 pm
by mikemc
thefool wrote:i'm packing this linedriver down. I'm pissed.. i was hoping i could use the stuff tonight! If they don't have a fucking preamp for me instead i'm going to go f*****
that is a drag. sometimes, a DI will have a phantom power capability too, maybe that's what he thought he was selling you.
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:29 pm
by thefool
Well i'll give them 1 more chance tomorrow.
Alto DI1:
http://www.directproaudio.com/product.c ... ctid=13528
what he sold me.
Can you tell me, is there any idea in keeping this for taking the mic in (eg ground lift or phase shifting?)?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:30 pm
by d*cease
mikemc wrote:did you get a warranty, too
lol, 4reel
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:31 pm
by thefool
mikemc wrote:thefool wrote:CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY THE SALESMAN CONVINCED ME I NEEDED A LINEDRIVER WHEN I GOT IN THERE TELLING I NEED A PREAMP
) what part of 'salesman' don't you understand?
did you get a warranty, too
No actually not, they didn't even try to push me to anything. I guess he just thought it would do the job.