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Right, I'm getting somewhere now. Ive found some of the components I'll need: 6 Jack / XLR combined sockets - http://www.canford.co.uk/commerce/item_40-096_3000359.aspx Triple Pole, Double Throw switch - Havn't found one yet, do these things exist?! Standard Mic Cable for connecting...

I would like a hardware monitor level control becuase it is alot easier to use than a software one. To change the master level, I would have to open up the EMU patchmix window, and use the little master slider. I would much rather have a big dial sitting on my desk that I can just adjust. I...

I have just bought some active monitors, and headphones for my DAW. The problem is connecting them both to my PC. I have an EMU 1212m sound card that has a left and right balanced TRS output. I want to connect both my monitors, and headphone amp to this output, and have a passive hardware...

I went down to my local hardware store today to pick up some metal mesh, and found some very felxable stuff (seemed too flexable to be metal, it must have just been very thin), with holes about 1mm square. I was dissapointed however when I gently blew through it, it made no difference. I...

Monitors For Hifi Listening How do people find listening to music through their monitors? Im looking to get a pair of Event TR8XL's for monitoring and everyday listening to my CD's, but am worried I won't like the sound of my CD's through them as much? Will I get used to, and like the sound...

Does anyone know of any available CD's that contain a songs raw recorded tracks ready to be mixed? Its just I want to practice mixing, and learn the tricks of the trade etc, but I don't really have a full band to record. I thought it would be cool if you could buy a CD with all the separate...

Hi, this doesnt really answer your question but you might want to check out the Samson C-Control. I remember seeing it having a dedicated sub output for someone in your kind of situation (Removing it from the mix). Hope thats of some help... Dave

I am looking at getting some speakers mostly for everyday listening to music, and also for mixing when I am doing recording projects. I have HiFi speakers, but this is my first pair of monitors. They will be used at University in my bedroom. I have currently narrowed it down to two speakers...

To me, the problem sounds like it could be solved with balanced cables. If the source device giving you an input to the mixer does'nt provide balanced outs, try using a very short cable connected to a DI box, and then balanced runs to your mixer. Keeping cable runs as short as possible will...

I like this bit in particular: "Look for a cleaner, more three-dimensional picture." I mean come on, a more 3D picture?

So, what do people think of this then:? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1499&item=5733848607&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Would Belden cable be suitable for all of these uses though (obviously with thr correct connectors): Inserts, Mic Cables, Interconnects, Headphone Extenders, Balanced Connections. Cheers, Dave

Cool, thanks for that. I am used to using all those cable types, and know their uses/ connections. The problem I am having is making my own cables, I dont know what cable to use. I have always been told not to use instrument cables as mic or send/return cables and vice versa. This is...

Hi, The humming sounds like something to do with EM interference. If these speaker runs are going near a monitor for example (which I'm guessing they will be) then EM interferrence will be a big issue. Sounds like you have to use balanced TRS cables when near monitors? I read smething...

I have recently bought an Emu 1212m, and have been very impressed with it. I would really recommend it, the AD/DA convertors are very high quality. The added expandability of the 8840 audiodock means you can have two high quality pre-amps and other ins/outs. Its very reasonably priced in my...