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Do you think there's a way to change the RCA Direct Outs to 1/4" ?
I ask for there seems to be either a ground loop problem with the computer, or maybe even the snake I'm using is sub-par quality, amongst researching that rca's are quite naughty with induced noise(s).
I have two 8-channel interfaces. When I had my Tascam M-312 hooked up, I had subgroups 1-4, then direct outs filling the available 4, then 4 more channels on the second interface., leaving 4 channels on the i/f open or guest gear. No Problem.
Now with the 2524, I hook up subgroups 1-8 into one interface. All is well. Then I proceed to select 8 direct outs for the second interface. As soon as I connect one d/o to 2nd interface, the audio flips out, computer starts spewing hard drive chatter noise and best of all mouse movements. I've read much about this, all signs point to ground loop. Mind you this never happened with the M-312, the d/o's on the 312 are 1/4". And all electrical connections are identical as if nothing ever changed, just the console itself.
I'm trying to figure out how this is possible, if the subs do nothing to contribute to this nonsense, but the d/o's get all silly. Socket(s) properly grounded, all running to one power point. I even tried an Iso Box to see... That is why I am asking if anyone thinks the d/o rca's can be done away with , and sets of 1/4" jacks put in their place (with minimal chassis/hole mods, of course). Impulsive, yes, but maybe a solution? Has anyone ever experienced this horror?
Do you think there's a way to change the RCA Direct Outs to 1/4" ?
I ask for there seems to be either a ground loop problem with the computer, or maybe even the snake I'm using is sub-par quality, amongst researching that rca's are quite naughty with induced noise(s).
I have two 8-channel interfaces. When I had my Tascam M-312 hooked up, I had subgroups 1-4, then direct outs filling the available 4, then 4 more channels on the second interface., leaving 4 channels on the i/f open or guest gear. No Problem.
Now with the 2524, I hook up subgroups 1-8 into one interface. All is well. Then I proceed to select 8 direct outs for the second interface. As soon as I connect one d/o to 2nd interface, the audio flips out, computer starts spewing hard drive chatter noise and best of all mouse movements. I've read much about this, all signs point to ground loop. Mind you this never happened with the M-312, the d/o's on the 312 are 1/4". And all electrical connections are identical as if nothing ever changed, just the console itself.
I'm trying to figure out how this is possible, if the subs do nothing to contribute to this nonsense, but the d/o's get all silly. Socket(s) properly grounded, all running to one power point. I even tried an Iso Box to see... That is why I am asking if anyone thinks the d/o rca's can be done away with , and sets of 1/4" jacks put in their place (with minimal chassis/hole mods, of course). Impulsive, yes, but maybe a solution? Has anyone ever experienced this horror?
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