Mixer Question
Hi all, I have a Bharinger 5 channel mixer, and I would like to connect some external sources to it like a stereo system, and my laptop. I have all required cables, and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapters for them. However, each channel has 2 inputs. If I connect the cable from say, the laptop to one of the inputs, the output is very quiet and unclear, and only plays in 1 stereo channel, the left or the right. This is with the input volume turned up, and the volume of the laptop also turned up. The same thing happens if I connect the laptop or stereo to the other input on the channel. So, in short, if I connect an external source to my mixer, it only plays in the left or right, and is very quiet and unclear. Do I need to buy a certain type of cable with 2 connecters on the end? Or do I just need to buy a mixer that doesn't suck? --Check out my radio and TeamTalk server! http://www.jls-radio.com -- James Scholes E-mail: ja...@jamesscholes.com MSN/Windows Live Messenger: jamesscho...@msn.com AIM: JamesScholes000 Skype: james.scholes Website: http://www.jamesscholes.com Blog: http://www.jamesscholes.com/blog Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jamesscholes Find me on Facebook! Username: jamesscholes Link to Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375965156&hiq=jamesscholes Last.FM Profile: http://www.last.fm/user/jamesscholes000 -- Message sent at 02:18:40 PM GMT on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
USB mixer question?
Can anyone please tell me whether using a USB mixer for internet radio is significantly different to using an ordinary mixer? George ** IMPORTANT NOTICE: This email transmission is privileged, confidential and intended solely for the person or organisation to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or disseminate the information, or take any action in reliance of it. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of City College, Birmingham. If you have received this message in error please notify City College immediately by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] All messages passing through this gateway are checked for viruses but we strongly recommend that you check for viruses using your own virus scanner as City College will not take responsibility for any damage caused as a result of virus infection. * Email has been scanned for viruses by Altman Technologies' email management service - www.altman.co.uk/emailsystems Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Mixer Question
Your problem is twofold. First, the channel problem can be solved with a minor correction of cable. Most laptops have a single eight-inch or 3.5 millimeter jack which is actually a stereo affair with three conductors. A quick trip to Radio Shack or a store like it will get you what you need--a cable with a three-eighth-inch stereo plug on one end for the laptop and two RCA plugs on the other, which you should adapt to quarter-inch plugs for the mixer. For the stereo, a dual RCA-to-RCA patch cord will do what you need, but you'll need to adapt one end to fit your mixer's quarter-inch jack requirement. Now, as to your level problem ... some mixers have what are called trim pots which adjust the level above and beyond what the normal sliders do. Some also have a switch which either defeats or puts into the circuit some kind of preamplification, usually used for microphones and not needed for external audio sources like PC's or stereo systems because they have enough oomph to drive the front end of most mixers. Check your mixer to make sure it doesn't have something like a 20dB defeat switch that may be engaged. Careful, though, 20dB is a great deal of audio. When you find this switch or control and disable its action, you may get a horrendous lot of noise and feedback, depending on what you've got connected, so make any and all adjustments with the levels low low low, definitely without the use of headphones. On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:27:30 +, you wrote: >Hi all, >I have a Bharinger 5 channel mixer, and I would like to connect some external >sources to it like a stereo system, and my laptop. I have all required cables, >and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapters for them. However, each channel has 2 inputs. If I >connect the cable from say, the laptop to one of the inputs, the output is >very quiet and unclear, and only plays in 1 stereo channel, the left or the >right. This is with the input volume turned up, and the volume of the laptop >also turned up. The same thing happens if I connect the laptop or stereo to >the other input on the channel. So, in short, if I connect an external source >to my mixer, it only plays in the left or right, and is very quiet and >unclear. Do I need to buy a certain type of cable with 2 connecters on the >end? Or do I just need to buy a mixer that doesn't suck? >--Check out my radio and TeamTalk server! http://www.jls-radio.com >-- >James Scholes > >E-mail: ja...@jamesscholes.com >MSN/Windows Live Messenger: jamesscho...@msn.com >AIM: JamesScholes000 >Skype: james.scholes >Website: http://www.jamesscholes.com >Blog: http://www.jamesscholes.com/blog >Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jamesscholes >Find me on Facebook! Username: jamesscholes >Link to Facebook profile: >http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375965156&hiq=jamesscholes >Last.FM Profile: http://www.last.fm/user/jamesscholes000 Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Mixer Question
Hello James, The problem could be, that your panning knobs are a little off. Reset the knobs to balance, then the sound will come out of both speakers. My best regards! John. - Original Message - From: "James Scholes" To: ; ; Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 9:27 AM Subject: Mixer Question Hi all, I have a Bharinger 5 channel mixer, and I would like to connect some external sources to it like a stereo system, and my laptop. I have all required cables, and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapters for them. However, each channel has 2 inputs. If I connect the cable from say, the laptop to one of the inputs, the output is very quiet and unclear, and only plays in 1 stereo channel, the left or the right. This is with the input volume turned up, and the volume of the laptop also turned up. The same thing happens if I connect the laptop or stereo to the other input on the channel. So, in short, if I connect an external source to my mixer, it only plays in the left or right, and is very quiet and unclear. Do I need to buy a certain type of cable with 2 connecters on the end? Or do I just need to buy a mixer that doesn't suck? --Check out my radio and TeamTalk server! http://www.jls-radio.com -- James Scholes E-mail: ja...@jamesscholes.com MSN/Windows Live Messenger: jamesscho...@msn.com AIM: JamesScholes000 Skype: james.scholes Website: http://www.jamesscholes.com Blog: http://www.jamesscholes.com/blog Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jamesscholes Find me on Facebook! Username: jamesscholes Link to Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375965156&hiq=jamesscholes Last.FM Profile: http://www.last.fm/user/jamesscholes000 -- Message sent at 02:18:40 PM GMT on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Mixer Question
Steve is pretty well right, however, I would like to add that the less need for turnarounds and adapters you have, the better off you are. Some stores do, in fact, have two mono quarter inch to one stereo eighth inch cables. Guitar Center's "Live Wire" cable brand is excellent, I use it almost exclusively in my setup. Thanks, Nick - Original Message - From: "Steve Matzura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Cc: ; ; Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:53 PM Subject: Re: Mixer Question Your problem is twofold. First, the channel problem can be solved with a minor correction of cable. Most laptops have a single eight-inch or 3.5 millimeter jack which is actually a stereo affair with three conductors. A quick trip to Radio Shack or a store like it will get you what you need--a cable with a three-eighth-inch stereo plug on one end for the laptop and two RCA plugs on the other, which you should adapt to quarter-inch plugs for the mixer. For the stereo, a dual RCA-to-RCA patch cord will do what you need, but you'll need to adapt one end to fit your mixer's quarter-inch jack requirement. Now, as to your level problem ... some mixers have what are called trim pots which adjust the level above and beyond what the normal sliders do. Some also have a switch which either defeats or puts into the circuit some kind of preamplification, usually used for microphones and not needed for external audio sources like PC's or stereo systems because they have enough oomph to drive the front end of most mixers. Check your mixer to make sure it doesn't have something like a 20dB defeat switch that may be engaged. Careful, though, 20dB is a great deal of audio. When you find this switch or control and disable its action, you may get a horrendous lot of noise and feedback, depending on what you've got connected, so make any and all adjustments with the levels low low low, definitely without the use of headphones. On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:27:30 +, you wrote: Hi all, I have a Bharinger 5 channel mixer, and I would like to connect some external sources to it like a stereo system, and my laptop. I have all required cables, and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapters for them. However, each channel has 2 inputs. If I connect the cable from say, the laptop to one of the inputs, the output is very quiet and unclear, and only plays in 1 stereo channel, the left or the right. This is with the input volume turned up, and the volume of the laptop also turned up. The same thing happens if I connect the laptop or stereo to the other input on the channel. So, in short, if I connect an external source to my mixer, it only plays in the left or right, and is very quiet and unclear. Do I need to buy a certain type of cable with 2 connecters on the end? Or do I just need to buy a mixer that doesn't suck? --Check out my radio and TeamTalk server! http://www.jls-radio.com -- James Scholes E-mail: ja...@jamesscholes.com MSN/Windows Live Messenger: jamesscho...@msn.com AIM: JamesScholes000 Skype: james.scholes Website: http://www.jamesscholes.com Blog: http://www.jamesscholes.com/blog Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jamesscholes Find me on Facebook! Username: jamesscholes Link to Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375965156&hiq=jamesscholes Last.FM Profile: http://www.last.fm/user/jamesscholes000 Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
SV: Mixer Question
Hi! Yu need to have another type of cable. Wone jacks is for the left and the other is for the right channel. /Anders. -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] För James Scholes Skickat: den 23 december 2008 15:28 Till: blindt...@yahoogroups.com; pc-audio@pc-audio.org; access...@freelists.org Ämne: Mixer Question Hi all, I have a Bharinger 5 channel mixer, and I would like to connect some external sources to it like a stereo system, and my laptop. I have all required cables, and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapters for them. However, each channel has 2 inputs. If I connect the cable from say, the laptop to one of the inputs, the output is very quiet and unclear, and only plays in 1 stereo channel, the left or the right. This is with the input volume turned up, and the volume of the laptop also turned up. The same thing happens if I connect the laptop or stereo to the other input on the channel. So, in short, if I connect an external source to my mixer, it only plays in the left or right, and is very quiet and unclear. Do I need to buy a certain type of cable with 2 connecters on the end? Or do I just need to buy a mixer that doesn't suck? --Check out my radio and TeamTalk server! http://www.jls-radio.com -- James Scholes E-mail: ja...@jamesscholes.com MSN/Windows Live Messenger: jamesscho...@msn.com AIM: JamesScholes000 Skype: james.scholes Website: http://www.jamesscholes.com Blog: http://www.jamesscholes.com/blog Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jamesscholes Find me on Facebook! Username: jamesscholes Link to Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375965156&hiq=jamesscholes Last.FM Profile: http://www.last.fm/user/jamesscholes000 -- Message sent at 02:18:40 PM GMT on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: USB mixer question?
I would suggest that perhaps a USB mixer would be better, as it is specifically designed for computer use, and hopefully the issues of grounding would be addressed. Some of the cheaper mixers are not properly shielded, and as a result you end up with a bad recording that may have a hum, and it is also possible to pick up interference from other sources such as radio stations. It is for this reason that it is highly recommended that you use shielded cables and proper grounding where ever possible. Just my two cents worth. . - Original Message - From: "George Day" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:35 AM Subject: USB mixer question? > Can anyone please tell me whether using a USB mixer for internet radio > is significantly different to using an ordinary mixer? > > George > ** > IMPORTANT NOTICE: > This email transmission is privileged, confidential and intended solely > for the person or organisation to whom it is addressed. If you are not > the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or disseminate > the information, or take any action in reliance of it. Any views expressed > in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the > sender specifically states them to be the views of City College, > Birmingham. > If you have received this message in error please notify City College > immediately by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] All messages passing > through this gateway are checked for viruses but we strongly recommend > that you check for viruses using your own virus scanner as City College > will not take responsibility for any damage caused as a result of virus > infection. > > * > > Email has been scanned for viruses by Altman Technologies' email > management service - www.altman.co.uk/emailsystems > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1252 - Release Date: > 30/01/2008 8:51 PM > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
