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Mjazk26 · Unread post by **Mjazk26** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:06 pm

Ok, Just got my setup ready to go to record. I have the guitar into a processor into a mixer into the pc. Records fine but I can't hear what Im playing through the speakers so I can't hear the actual procesor sound how do I just set it up to play through the speakers what I am playing while I play it?

isaac · Unread post by **isaac** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:14 pm

Your mixer should have a headphone jack that'll let you listen.

Mjazk26 · Unread post by **Mjazk26** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:23 pm

Thanks for the info. I have a couple more questions that are probably stupid but I have not read the bible that came with the mixer since I just got it an hour ago.

There is a left and right main out but I only have one cable that goes into the computer do I need to get a "splitter adapter" also the headphones sound like the are in mono is this normal.

Again I apologize for my ignorance. Thanx for the help though.

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:54 pm

If your not recording from two sources (mics) at the same time you don't need both channels cause it's just one signal. Thats signal will be either L or R depending on what input your mic is plugged into.
The headphones will be in mono is your recording from one source. Make sure all dials are 'zeroed' cause you may have pan set all the way to one side.
Basically if your recording from one mic at a time everything is mono. Stereo, at the recording phase, only comes into play with two mics. Here's an article about that if your curious http://www.humbuckermusic.com/acguitrectec.html.
This is the best way to record but it's a lot harder and more expensive and usually only used in studios. Check out the sound bites they have though. It's pretty amazing how much better it sounds.

All stereo imaging can be done later on in the computer. You can double the guitar by recording two takes and then pan them out from eachother to give it a broader sound.
Most programs will let you automate the faders. That means you can precisely change the volume, pan, and many other things throughout the song. So you could have two accompanying tracks oppisite of eachother and pan them so they gradually move towards one another and switch sides. The possiblities are endless.
You just have to *gasp* read.

Mjazk26 · Unread post by **Mjazk26** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:57 pm

Thanks for the info MWR. I actually have a Mic and a guitar running into the mixer does this make a difference? When you say have everything zeroed do you mean turned down?

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 11:58 pm

If thats the case than you would want to get a Y-connector like you mentioned. They will still be seperate signals though so you would want to record them to seperate tracks.
Zeroed meaning everything right in the middle (pan and volume). Of course you can adjust these but I prefer to set them at zero and adjust the input level directly. There should be a light that lets you know when the signal is clipping. Play the loudest part of the song and adjust the input level so it's as loud as possible without clipping/distorting. This should give you a nice 'hot' signal into the computer which is always better than too low a signal as long as it's not clipping.
One last thing that will really help your vocal track: a pop filter. You can bend a coat hanger and gets some panty hoes to make one yourself or you can buy one. It's basically a wind 'shield' that takes away the annoying pops you hear with p's, t's, etc. It won't make a difference if your using a cheap computer mic though.

Mjazk26 · Unread post by **Mjazk26** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 7:30 am

Thanks for your help, I got everything working. Now I just got to go learn Cool Edit pro.

lyrics101 · Unread post by **lyrics101** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 8:31 am

Small note of advice: if you want high quality, DO NOT record mutiple instruments simultaneaously (sp), and that includes the vocals over the guitar. It will SEVERELY limit your option when it comes time to edit.

Never, ever do this. Always seperate tracks.

captainp4 · Unread post by **captainp4** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:14 am

lyrics101 wrote:Small note of advice: if you want high quality, DO NOT record mutiple instruments simultaneaously (sp), and that includes the vocals over the guitar. It will SEVERELY limit your option when it comes time to edit.

Never, ever do this. Always seperate tracks.

is there anyway to record multiple tracks at one time? or do you have to do it seperatly?

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:04 pm

lyrics101 wrote:Small note of advice: if you want high quality, DO NOT record mutiple instruments simultaneaously (sp), and that includes the vocals over the guitar. It will SEVERELY limit your option when it comes time to edit.

Never, ever do this. Always seperate tracks.

Your just wrong.
If your recording simultaneously to different tracks then it's fine. The tracks will bleed a bit but it's not too big of a deal if you place your mics correctly. It's true you'll get the cleanest sound by doing one at a time but it doesn't affect editing.

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