The info online about the Microbook inputs indicates that one input is mic-level and the other is instrument-level. I was wondering if the drivers will let you configure both inputs to accept instrument-level/impedance signals?
I've got a friend that I would like to collaborate with who has a Rickenbacker bass that has two outputs and he'd like to track both output simultaneously.
Microbook inputs question
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Re: Microbook inputs question
Hey Barry,
Don't know if this is much help, but the only controls I see in Cuemix is phantom power on/off for the Mic input and trim (on all inputs) It looks kinda vaugue on the guitar input. The manual says it's designed to handle input directly from a guitar. Inputs 3-4 are 1/4" line and can be used as two mono inputs. Sorry I can't give you more info. Maybe I'd could run some tests for you sometime?
Don't know if this is much help, but the only controls I see in Cuemix is phantom power on/off for the Mic input and trim (on all inputs) It looks kinda vaugue on the guitar input. The manual says it's designed to handle input directly from a guitar. Inputs 3-4 are 1/4" line and can be used as two mono inputs. Sorry I can't give you more info. Maybe I'd could run some tests for you sometime?
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Re: Microbook inputs question
That does seem kind of vague. If you have time to check it out I'd appreciate it, I'm investigating this for a friend. My ULN-8 allows me to switch the input level and impedance for all the inputs and I was wondering if the Microbook does the same.
I suppose if input 1 was just a mic-level input I could give him a simple DI to get the other instrument-level input in.
I suppose if input 1 was just a mic-level input I could give him a simple DI to get the other instrument-level input in.
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Re: Microbook inputs question
The MicroBook's mic input can not be switched to instrument level. It is a low impedance, mic level input only. You could use a DI connected to the mic input or a MOTU Zbox or similar device connected to one of the back panel line inputs.
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Re: Microbook inputs question
Thanks for verifying that for me. It looks like an external DI will be the way to go for him.
Barry Wood
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