another firepod question

[Denzel85]

why is it the first 2 'mic instrument' preamps i can get a great signal, but when i record into one of the 'mic line' preamps, i get very very little signal (-28db at most), even with the gain right up? somone said it's because im not using XLR mic cables, is this true?

 

[tubby]

From using my Firepod, channels 3-8 don't have the Hi-Z inputs so if you're using a microphone and plugging it into those channels (3-8) with a 1/4" plug, the preamps don't work for that. Those channels are for plugging in line level sources like a keyboard or another preamp. The first two preamps have enough gain and are designed for that, but the last 6 aren't.

I'm pretty sure that is the correct way of describing this. Just use XLR cables with your mics and you'll be fine.

If I'm wrong on this, somebody please enlighten us.

 

[Denzel85]

well i've just tried a keyboard in input 3, and it worked fine! so with XLR cables i should be ok with a drumkit?

 

[dgatwood]

well i've just tried a keyboard in input 3, and it worked fine! so with XLR cables i should be ok with a drumkit?

Yes.

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