Audio Buddy with xml mics problem

[LinkTGF]

so what should I do? I've never really been able to get a good recording using the line in - should I get a good adapter from radio shack, something like a 1/4" mono to 1/8" stereo cable?

 

[travelin travis]

yes, you need an adapter with 2 mono 1/4" male jacks on one end and a stereo 1/8" plug on the other end. you could get an cable with all 1/4" plugs, 2 mono and 1 stereo, and use a 1/4" stereo to 1/8" stereo adapter.

i doubt that your local radio shack has an adapter like that but it's possible. they seem to have everything in stock except the precise thing that you need.

this is what you need: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CZZ0G

i would look for something with non-molded connectors though.........something that you can resolder if (when) the connections break.

 

[LinkTGF]

yes, you need an adapter with 2 mono 1/4" male jacks on one end and a stereo 1/8" plug on the other end. you could get an cable with all 1/4" plugs, 2 mono and 1 stereo, and use a 1/4" stereo to 1/8" stereo adapter.

i doubt that your local radio shack has an adapter like that but it's possible. they seem to have everything in stock except the precise thing that you need.

this is what you need: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CZZ0G

i would look for something with non-molded connectors though.........something that you can resolder if (when) the connections break.

actually that's better than what I wanted...

now I have to go purchase another 25 dollar XML mic cable though

 

[travelin travis]

have you thought about making your own cables? you'll save alot of money in the long run and if you keep some connectors handy you can make adapters when you need them.

 

[cannabis]

I connected a 1/4" plug from the speaker output on my guitar amp into the line in on my computer using a 1/8" mono adapter (because I'm using a regular mono instrument cable) and when I do that I get a very good strong signal into my computer that records with great volume (unfortunately it doesn't capture the great sound my amplifier has)


using the audio buddy, the lights will flash but with no output

so what should I do? I've never really been able to get a good recording using the line in - should I get a good adapter from radio shack, something like a 1/4" mono to 1/8" stereo cable?

you might want to get a new soundcard

you've probably fried the line input

by connecting it to the speaker out of your amp



the speaker out produces a high voltage/current signal

that should NEVER be connected directly to a line input

 

[kojdogg]

actually that's better than what I wanted...

now I have to go purchase another 25 dollar XML mic cable though

I hate to invoke the B word, but for $9 more shipped you could get a usb thing like this:
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--BEHUCA202
or get one of them Griffin Imics for about the same $. You'll need a ts 1/4" to rca stereo cable though.

 

[LinkTGF]

I hate to invoke the B word, but for $9 more shipped you could get a usb thing like this:
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--BEHUCA202
or get one of them Griffin Imics for about the same $. You'll need a ts 1/4" to rca stereo cable though.

I dislike usb mics because of latency problems - plus I like that I can use the mics I have universally at any studio (if I ever have a problem with their mics) and they wouldn't have to make any changes to their set up

thanks though

 

[LinkTGF]

you might want to get a new soundcard

you've probably fried the line input

by connecting it to the speaker out of your amp



the speaker out produces a high voltage/current signal

that should NEVER be connected directly to a line input

I've tested the line in, it works fine when I plug other things in but the audio buddy doesn't seem to so I won't futz with it anymore (I've only had success with using mics in the mic input, using anything else seems illogical in any case