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2016-02-13 by inverse667@...
Having trouble getting the sub outs to work as line inputs. I know I must be missing something really obvious. I have a synth im trying to run in. Do I just need a normal instrument cable or do I need to use a trs? Is there a setting in the menu I have to turn on? The manual doesn't seem very clear on this. Thanks
Brian
2016-02-13 by Jon K. Carroll
Having trouble getting the sub outs to work as line inputs. I know I must be missing something really obvious.� I have a synth im trying to run in. Do I just need a normal instrument cable or do I need to use a trs? Is there a setting in the menu I have to turn on? The manual doesn't seem very clear on this. Thanks
Brian
2016-02-13 by Matt
For stereo you will need 2x 1/4 TRS to 1/4 TS Y cable.
use an insert cable and only have it connected to the ‘Return’?Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 2:03 PMSubject: [xl7] How to use the sub outs as inputs
Having trouble getting the sub outs to work as line inputs. I know I must be missing something really obvious. I have a synth im trying to run in. Do I just need a normal instrument cable or do I need to use a trs? Is there a setting in the menu I have to turn on? The manual doesn't seem very clear on this. Thanks
Brian
Re: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-14 by smw-mail@...
Hi, Brian.
Since the manuals I double checked are unmistakably clear on the send/return cables, I think there is something more to the question. Jon and Matt are indeed correct. about the need for TRS cables.*
In the P2500/Command Station manuals I looked at its near the beginning under Audio Outputs. In fact, its even in the Proteus 1/2/3 Manual just under Audio, but the content is very similar to more recent manuals. I know the manuals can be overwhelming; I know I spent many hours with my P2500 manual when I first got it.
However, perhaps you were looking for how to route external audio into the E-Mu's synth engine or effects. If so, you can't. As the "Output Section" flow diagram shows, the external audio signal from the rings (of the Tip-Ring-Sleeve--aka TRS--cables) of the subs only gets added to the Main Output after the FX.
If you want to process external audio through an E-Mu, you would need an Ultra Sampler with an RFX-32 card and probably some other option cards.
My guess is that you figured it out, but I thought I'd write up the details in case any one else looks for the answer. *Other than the part about the Ultra, I just gave more detail for what Jon and Matt already.
Steve
Re: [xl7] Re: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-15 by Matt
The cool thing about that is analog summing mixers are like 1200 bucks and you get one for free on your emu :)
On Feb 14, 2016 7:30 PM, "smw-mail@... [xl7]" <xl7@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Considering the the P1/2/3s had no on-board FX processor, I'd say its a very good guess.
Re: [xl7] Re: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-15 by Bruno
And for those who would like to use the XL-7's filters for external signal, there's also an option: http://www.rossum-electro.com/products/evolution/Bruno2016-02-15 4:35 GMT+01:00 Matt somatt@... [xl7] <xl7@yahoogroups.com>:
The cool thing about that is analog summing mixers are like 1200 bucks and you get one for free on your emu :)
On Feb 14, 2016 7:30 PM, "smw-mail@... [xl7]" <xl7@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Considering the the P1/2/3s had no on-board FX processor, I9;d say its a very good guess.
Re: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-15 by smw-mail@...
Yeah--I heard about Dave Rossum's newest ventures (going Eurorack) a few weeks ago. Watched a few Youtube video demos/interviews. The filter module looks especially amazing!!!!!! Probably will be out of my budget, though. I have thought about selling all my 80s and 90s gear and seeing if I can afford a eurorack modular.
Congrats to Dave Rossum for getting back into it!!
SteveRe: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-15 by smw-mail@...
Correction: While they all look super cool, I'd especially want this one: Morpheus
Re: [xl7] Re: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-15 by Bruno
Nice one, too bad that yesterday my Morpheus decided to go away - first it said "Corrupted RAM! Caution", and then it refused to boot again. Will be checking if low battery could have caused it...2016-02-15 15:21 GMT+01:00 smw-mail@prodigy.net [xl7] <xl7@yahoogroups.com>:Re: How to use the sub outs as inputs
2016-02-15 by inverse667@...
Thanks for the help everyone. wasn't looking to process any external audio through the effects. Just ran out of inputs on my mixer by 1. Turns out I had a bad cable that's why I couldn't get any signal into the subs. My first thought was I must be missing something in the set up and not the dodgy cable. thanks