Tascam TMD1000 and Motu 2408

[storm]

Anyone out there using a similar set-up?
Newbie having trouble setting this up.

Can't figure out how to get a signal to the comp?
Also having trouble understanding the word clock?
Need a signal path spelled out for me?

My system: Mac G4 466mhz 512ram (1) 30gig hd (1) 80gig hd
Motu 2804 interface w/PCI-324 Audio card
Audiodesk software
Tascam TMD-1000 digital mixer

 

[cat]

Try going "Direct Out" of your TMD-1000 using a TDIF cable and connect to a TDIF connector on MOTU. This allows you to transfer 8 channels simultaneously. You should also make sure the word clocks are set the same (24 bit, 48khz is the highest setting for the TMD).

 

[storm]

Thanks, a have a tdif cable but what about the signal path?

Should mic's be plugged into the mixer or the motu first? and why?
thanks in advance!!
Storm

 

[cat]

What are you planning to do?

If you have a condenser mic you can plug directly into one of the XLR inputs using phantom power. You will need a pre-amp to plug directly into your MOTU using an analog input.
If you are using a dynamic mic you can straight into MOTU.

 

[storm]

I'm recording analog audio (vocals, drums, guitar, bass, keys) no midi stuff. I have condenser mics as well as others (dynamics), and know all about phantom power. I can't get anything recorded.