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by Jer
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Front Panel Meters
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Re: Front Panel Meters

Sorry, this is on the 896HD.
by Jer
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & MacOS
Topic: Analog Input Meters 896HD
Replies: 0
Views: 203

Analog Input Meters 896HD

I know this is a broad question, but where should the input meters be if I have the input trim knob turned over 3/4 up? Right now it is at (24) or 3 marks up. Only when I turn it up almost completely all the way up do I get above this. Is this right? This is the same whether I am using a line input ...
by Jer
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Front Panel Meters
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Front Panel Meters

I know this is a broad question, but where should the input meters be if I have the input trim knob turned over 3/4 up? Right now it is at (24) or 3 marks up. Only when I turn it up almost completely all the way up do I get above this. Is this right? This is the same whether I am using a line input ...
by Jer
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: 896HD input trim volume
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: 896HD input trim volume

I have tried other mics, cables, phantom power, etc. It is the same for all 8 channels. I just hooked it up to a mixer and ran it through that and the meters work fine. So, would that mean that the preamps on the 896 are not working? And would all of the channels be bad?
by Jer
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: 896HD input trim volume
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: 896HD input trim volume

I have an AMD X2 7550 dual-core processor, 2gb ram, XP. Firewire cable connected to unit from computer. I have tried using the output of my amp and a Korg A3 to the line inputs on the back of the 896. I have also tried using condenser mics with XLR cables to the inputs and switching from line to mic...
by Jer
Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: 896HD input trim volume
Replies: 5
Views: 618

896HD input trim volume

Hi. I recently purchased a used 896hd. Hoping someone here may be able to help. My problem is that whether I am using a line or mic input, the front panel meter only goes up 1-2 green meter marks. It will go up slightly as I increase the front panel input trim knob but nothing really noticeable unti...