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Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level
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Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, Many DJ mixers have line level outputs on XLR connectors, but don't assume anything. I think it's fair to expect that anything other than an utter piece of junk will have +4 dBu nominal line level outputs on either XLRs or 1/4" phone jacks which may be balanced or unbalanced. If you're going to be working with someone else's mixer, don't leave home without some adapters. -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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"Powell" wrote in message ... Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? Most DJ mixers are providing the same function that any other mixer performs. The output goes to some sort of PA or recording device. The only caveat I can think of that the smaller cheaper DJ ones sometimes have everything on RCA.s. Unbalanced obviously. A pair of DI's and appropriate cables to connect to any desk and your camera will get you out of most situations and is pretty much essential if you are turning up equipment unknown anyway. Gareth. |
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On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:57:27 -0400, "Powell"
wrote: Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? All DJ desks will have a Line Out. Sometimes it will be on XLR, more often than not it will be an RCA jack. What they may not have is a SPARE Line Out, over and above the one used for their own sound system. If you're aiming to walk into clubs etc. and ask for a feed from the desk you need an assortment of adapter cables and other equipment. If there's a pair of XLR Line inputs on the camera, presumably there's also a pair of XLR Mic inputs? I'd start off with a pair of DI boxes. Place these near the desk and hook up whatever outputs are available. Then run XLRs to the camera. This gives you input flexibility and a ground lift - useful should you wish to run the camera on it's mains power adapter. |
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Powell wrote: Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? Mostly on crappy RCA / phono / Cinch connectors IME. DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Graham |
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On Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:57:58 +0100, Eeyore
wrote: Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? Mostly on crappy RCA / phono / Cinch connectors IME. DJ gear is the lowest of the low. But adequate for its purpose. No need to get snooty :-) |
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"Eeyore" wrote in message ... Powell wrote: Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? Mostly on crappy RCA / phono / Cinch connectors IME. DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Graham There's crap DJ gear and decent DJ gear out there, same as anything else. A lot of it is designed for home use, that tends to be the poorer quality stuff cos its dead cheap. Other is more professional for use in venues etc. Gareth. |
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Eeyore wrote:
DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Some is, some is very sophisticated and well built because it takes a lot of abuse. Get back out of asshole mode. You were doing pretty well here for a while. -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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"Laurence Payne" wrote Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? All DJ desks will have a Line Out. Sometimes it will be on XLR, more often than not it will be an RCA jack. What they may not have is a SPARE Line Out, over and above the one used for their own sound system. Good points. In high end audio, for example, a preamp's output is sometimes referred to as an active line level because voltages typical vary from 1 to 10 volts. And in the case of some tube equipment like Audio Research XLR output can reach 50 volts. If a DJ board only had single ended or XLR outputs which are used to drive power amps, I would think that these types of active (non-line level / 2 volts) outputs should be avoided, no? If you're aiming to walk into clubs etc. and ask for a feed from the desk you need an assortment of adapter cables and other equipment. If there's a pair of XLR Line inputs on the camera, presumably there's also a pair of XLR Mic inputs? I'd start off with a pair of DI boxes. Place these near the desk and hook up whatever outputs are available. Then run XLRs to the camera. This gives you input flexibility and a ground lift - useful should you wish to run the camera on it's mains power adapter. Thank you. I'm researching Direct Boxes. It would seem that an active box would be a better choice if one needs to drive XLRs over a distance. I'm not thrilled about asking the DJ for AC power for a space eating wallwart but a battery power unit might work, if they are available. Another option would be to place a A/D adaptor to USB at the DJ mixer. But I'll be about 80' away. That would require a USB repeater and 80' USB cable. |
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On Oct 17, 9:57*am, "Powell" wrote:
"Laurence Payne" *wrote Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? All DJ desks will have a Line Out. *Sometimes it will be on XLR, more often than not it will be an RCA jack. What they may not have is a SPARE Line Out, over and above the one used for their own sound system. Good points. In high end audio, for example, a preamp's output is sometimes referred to as an active line level because voltages typical vary from 1 to 10 volts. And in the case of some tube equipment like Audio Research XLR output can reach 50 volts. If a DJ board only had single ended or XLR outputs which are used to drive power amps, I would think that these types of active (non-line level / 2 volts) outputs should be avoided, no? If you're aiming to walk into clubs etc. and ask for a feed from the desk you need an assortment of adapter cables and other equipment. *If there's a pair of XLR Line inputs on the camera, presumably there's also a pair of XLR Mic inputs? *I'd start off with a pair of DI boxes.. Place these near the desk and hook up whatever outputs are available. Then run XLRs to the camera. *This gives you input flexibility and a ground lift - useful should you wish to run the camera on it's mains power adapter. Thank you. I'm researching Direct Boxes. It would seem that an active box would be a better choice if one needs to drive XLRs over a distance. I'm not thrilled about asking the DJ for AC power for a space eating wallwart but a battery power unit might work, if they are available. Another option would be to place a A/D adaptor to USB at the DJ mixer. But I'll be about 80' away. That would require a USB repeater and 80' USB cable. I'd consider a small flash recorder at the DJ board to record the sound...then you and the camera can move around without worrying about cables... also record the room sound via the camera mic. combine the sound and video in post.. Mark |
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"Powell" wrote in message
I'm researching Direct Boxes. It would seem that an active box would be a better choice if one needs to drive XLRs over a distance. Not necessarily. A passive direct box has a step-down transformer which lowers impedances to microphone standards, which are capable of "driving XLRs over a distance". I'm not thrilled about asking the DJ for AC power for a space eating wallwart but a battery power unit might work, if they are available. Active direct boxes are almost always powered by an internal battery and/or phantom power from the mic input. The internal batteries (usually 9V) usually last for weeks if inadvertently left on. |
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I'd consider a small flash recorder at the DJ board to record the sound...then you and the camera can move around without worrying about cables... also record the room sound via the camera mic. combine the sound and video in post.. Agreed. I've been thinking about that option every time I saw the thread. Wild sound is a very viable option in the digital age. |
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Laurence Payne wrote: Eeyore wrote: Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? Mostly on crappy RCA / phono / Cinch connectors IME. DJ gear is the lowest of the low. But adequate for its purpose. No need to get snooty :-) Adequate for going 'thump thump' SURE ! Graham |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote Powell wrote: Do most DJ mixing boards have a line level (voltage/impedance) XLR output capability needed to drive a signal to a XH-A1 camera, I'm assuming yes, but are there any caveats? Mostly on crappy RCA / phono / Cinch connectors IME. DJ gear is the lowest of the low. There's crap DJ gear and decent DJ gear out there, same as anything else. A lot of it is designed for home use, that tends to be the poorer quality stuff cos its dead cheap. Other is more professional for use in venues etc. The good stuff is very much in the minority and it sounds like the OP has no idea what he's likely to encounter which could be disastrous. If he's near enough, he ought to check it out. 'Spare' outputs are very rare btw. Rane make some decent DJ mixers btw. This is one I designed and is right up there with the best, optical VCAs and all. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm It does actually have spare 'record' outputs too. http://www.studiomaster.com/productspic/fusion-lrg2.jpg Graham |
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Mike Rivers wrote: Eeyore wrote: DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Some is, some is very sophisticated and well built because it takes a lot of abuse. Get back out of asshole mode. You were doing pretty well here for a while. Maybe I should have said "the bulk of DJ gear is the lowest of the low" ? It probably has a lower reputation in the UK than the US due to really **** cheap imports. And 'DJ Amps' are execrable. I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm Graham |
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"Eeyore" wrote in message ... Mike Rivers wrote: Eeyore wrote: DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Some is, some is very sophisticated and well built because it takes a lot of abuse. Get back out of asshole mode. You were doing pretty well here for a while. Maybe I should have said "the bulk of DJ gear is the lowest of the low" ? It probably has a lower reputation in the UK than the US due to really **** cheap imports. And 'DJ Amps' are execrable. I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm Graham I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Why do you keep doing this? Nobody else does. Gareth. |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote Mike Rivers wrote: Eeyore wrote: DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Some is, some is very sophisticated and well built because it takes a lot of abuse. Get back out of asshole mode. You were doing pretty well here for a while. Maybe I should have said "the bulk of DJ gear is the lowest of the low" ? It probably has a lower reputation in the UK than the US due to really **** cheap imports. And 'DJ Amps' are execrable. I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Why do you keep doing this? Because it's what I do (design audio) plus it's an example of some kit that would actually satisfy the OP's requirements. Nobody else does. How many actual high-volume pro-audio designers are there here aside from me ? Got an interesting SSL4000E/G conversion job coming up btw if I'm lucky. Graham |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Did you actually look at it btw before mouthing off ? I don't think even Rane has anything like it, although they've had a few years to catch up now. Why do you keep doing this? Maybe it's over-compensation for Phildo's libels in aapl-s You could help stop that if you actually cared. Graham |
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Eeyore wrote:
Got an interesting SSL4000E/G conversion job coming up btw if I'm lucky. This is some new definition of "lucky" that I have never heard used before. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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Scott Dorsey wrote: Eeyore wrote: Got an interesting SSL4000E/G conversion job coming up btw if I'm lucky. This is some new definition of "lucky" that I have never heard used before. LMAO ! I know what you mean Scott. I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to say about it right now (pre-contract) but it's basically about building a new monitor section to 're-purpose' them. And if it's as successful as initial enquiries suggest, we're likely to do one for Neve Vs too. I'm really keen btw. Graham |
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On Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:57:17 -0400, "Powell"
wrote: Thank you. I'm researching Direct Boxes. It would seem that an active box would be a better choice if one needs to drive XLRs over a distance. I'm not thrilled about asking the DJ for AC power for a space eating wallwart but a battery power unit might work, if they are available. That's not why you choose an active DI box. Unless your camear has a VERY long lens (and it's a VERY large club:-) you'll have no problem with long cables. |
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"Eeyore" wrote in message ... Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Did you actually look at it btw before mouthing off ? I don't think even Rane has anything like it, although they've had a few years to catch up now. Why do you keep doing this? Maybe it's over-compensation for Phildo's libels in aapl-s You could help stop that if you actually cared. Graham Well actually I don't. Whatever you THINK has happened is IMHO trivial. Recently you have become one of the most reviled and mistrusted people on Usenet. I think you are in deep ****. I suggest you stop abusing whatever substance you are abusing, or take a holiday. Preferably both. We are not amused. Gareth. |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Did you actually look at it btw before mouthing off ? I don't think even Rane has anything like it, although they've had a few years to catch up now. So you didn't then. Why do you keep doing this? Maybe it's over-compensation for Phildo's libels in aapl-s You could help stop that if you actually cared. Well actually I don't. Whatever you THINK has happened is IMHO trivial. Recently you have become one of the most reviled and mistrusted people on Usenet. Conversations in other groups (and IMing plus emails) confound your assertion. I think you are in deep ****. Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. I suggest you stop abusing whatever substance you are abusing, or take a holiday. Preferably both. We are not amused. I suggest you leave Phildo's cabal of whining, libelling ****bags and stirrer-uppers and damn well grow up. You know, become an adult as they say. Graham |
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I think you are in deep ****. Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. Hmmmm, lets put that back into context shall we. I said: Why do you keep doing this? Maybe it's over-compensation for Phildo's libels in aapl-s You could help stop that if you actually cared. I said: Well actually I don't. Whatever you THINK has happened is IMHO trivial. Recently you have become one of the most reviled and mistrusted people on Usenet. I think you are in deep ****. You replied: Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. This is typical of what you do. You do not answer or even read the question posed, but decide to answer a completely different one that you just made up. Almost always to try and put a few more feathers in your cap. (Allison has been screaming this for years, I don't take credit for this observation) I'm sure there is a name for this condition. You really are in deep ****. Gareth. |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: I think you are in deep ****. Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. Hmmmm, lets put that back into context shall we. No let's not you superficial stinking turd. You wouldn't understand 'context' if someone hit you hard round the head with it. You're a clueless MORON and a Phildo lover (yuck). Graham |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: (Allison has been screaming this for years, I don't take credit for this observation) Allison is MENTALLY ILL ! You can see because he's reasonable and very lucid sometimes, he's even given me help with an enquiry ot two, then he completely goes off his rocker and makes death threats (presumably when he forgets to take his medication). Graham |
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"Eeyore" wrote in message ... Gareth Magennis wrote: I think you are in deep ****. Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. Hmmmm, lets put that back into context shall we. No let's not you superficial stinking turd. You wouldn't understand 'context' if someone hit you hard round the head with it. You're a clueless MORON and a Phildo lover (yuck). Graham Completely avoiding the subject again ................. |
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"Eeyore" wrote in message ... Gareth Magennis wrote: (Allison has been screaming this for years, I don't take credit for this observation) Allison is MENTALLY ILL ! You can see because he's reasonable and very lucid sometimes, he's even given me help with an enquiry ot two, then he completely goes off his rocker and makes death threats (presumably when he forgets to take his medication). Graham Graham, we're all mentally ill. I don't know anyone (me included) I would consider to be "normal". The trick is how you deal with it. Upsetting the populace doesn't usually work in your favour. Gareth. |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote Gareth Magennis wrote: (Allison has been screaming this for years, I don't take credit for this observation) Allison is MENTALLY ILL ! You can see because he's reasonable and very lucid sometimes, he's even given me help with an enquiry or two, then he completely goes off his rocker and makes death threats (presumably when he forgets to take his medication). Graham, we're all mentally ill. I do not subscribe to that POV. I don't know anyone (me included) I would consider to be "normal". The trick is how you deal with it. There are huge degrees of difference. I fail to see how your comment helps in any way. Can we get over this please ? And do please get some more maturity. Graham |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: "Eeyore" wrote Gareth Magennis wrote: I think you are in deep ****. Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. Hmmmm, lets put that back into context shall we. No let's not you superficial stinking turd. You wouldn't understand 'context' if someone hit you hard round the head with it. You're a clueless MORON and a Phildo lover (yuck). Graham Completely avoiding the subject again ................. It IS the subject. How many arses did you lick today ? If you can find the maturity in yourself to behave like a responsible adult (like I pretty much had to do at age 14) and stop this absurd abuse, I'll forget you ever brought it up. Graham |
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If you can find the maturity in yourself to behave like a responsible
adult (like I pretty much had to do at age 14) and stop this absurd abuse, I'll forget you ever brought it up. Graham Is this some kind of juvenile threat? Like, if I behave myself you will forget this ever happened? Try this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narciss...ality_disorder Gareth. |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: Like, if I behave myself you will forget this ever happened? It would be a sensible decision. Graham |
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"Gareth Magennis" wrote: "Eeyore" wrote in message ... Mike Rivers wrote: Eeyore wrote: DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Some is, some is very sophisticated and well built because it takes a lot of abuse. Get back out of asshole mode. You were doing pretty well here for a while. Maybe I should have said "the bulk of DJ gear is the lowest of the low" ? It probably has a lower reputation in the UK than the US due to really **** cheap imports. And 'DJ Amps' are execrable. I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm Graham I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Why do you keep doing this? Nobody else does. Gareth. Does anyone else here make a living designing audio equipment for the masses? David Correia www.Celebrationsound.com |
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david correia wrote:
Does anyone else here make a living designing audio equipment for the masses? I worked as an engineer for a major US consumer electronics manufacturer shortly after they had been taken over by a Japanese concern, and after two weeks of cost-containment engineering horror I quit. Does that count? --scott I do still do some consulting work on mass-produced products and for the most part it's even worse now. -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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Powell wrote:
Good points. In high end audio, for example, a preamp's output is sometimes referred to as an active line level because voltages typical vary from 1 to 10 volts. I've never heard of the designation "active line level." I (and most people who write spec sheets) call them "nominal +4 dBu" or something like that - often incorrectly leaving off the voltage reference or calling it dBm, or not saying "nominal" but at least you have an idea of what to expect. And in the case of some tube equipment like Audio Research XLR output can reach 50 volts. That's pretty hot, but not something that you're likely to encounter in the DJ field. I was impressed when I measured an Ampex MX-10 mixer and found that the output could hit 40 VRMS before visible clipping occurred. But today's solid state gear at the "prosumer" level (and that's what most of it is like it or not) will just about push +22 dBu with a tailwind. If a DJ board only had single ended or XLR outputs which are used to drive power amps, I would think that these types of active (non-line level / 2 volts) outputs should be avoided, no? I wouldn't expect even non-differential balanced outputs to be that low. I'd expect that on an RCA jack 15 years ago or on a home stereo amplifier, but not a modern DJ mixer. I can't say that there isn't some piece of gear somewhere that's so feeble, but as I said in my first reply to the original poster - know what you're connecting to and don't assume anything when it's someone else's gear. I'm researching Direct Boxes. It would seem that an active box would be a better choice if one needs to drive XLRs over a distance. That's not the reason for an active DI. An active DI can (and does) have a higher input impedance on the high level/high impedance side than one with a transformer. The intent is to more lightly load an instrument pickup, not to drive a long line. If you want to drive a long cable, you want a line driver, not a DI. People tend to suggest DIs when they're not appropriate just because they have the right mix of connectors. It's what you need if you're interfacing an electric guitar with a mixer, not if you're interfacing an unbalanced line level output with a balanced line level input. You don't want to take the loss in level that you get from a DI (which is intended to interface with a mic level input). I'm not thrilled about asking the DJ for AC power for a space eating wallwart Then don't. Bring your own power strip and if necessary, as him to plug his power strip into yours. Again, don't assume anything. Batteries are fine if you got 'em, and they're essential when you have no AC power. But if there's reliable AC available, by all means, use it. It's not like you're going to be drawing so much current that the facilities will be compromised. Another option would be to place a A/D adaptor to USB at the DJ mixer. But I'll be about 80' away. That would require a USB repeater and 80' USB cable. Or 80 feet of analog cable, which is rarely a problem at line levels when fed from a low impedance source, even if it's unbalanced. Better balanced of course, but if you don't have what's best, you use what you got and get down to work. Never let less-than-optimum keep you from getting started and learning what you can and can't get away with. -- If you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo -- I'm really Mike Rivers ) |
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david correia wrote: "Gareth Magennis" wrote: "Eeyore" wrote in message Mike Rivers wrote: Eeyore wrote: DJ gear is the lowest of the low. Some is, some is very sophisticated and well built because it takes a lot of abuse. Get back out of asshole mode. You were doing pretty well here for a while. Maybe I should have said "the bulk of DJ gear is the lowest of the low" ? It probably has a lower reputation in the UK than the US due to really **** cheap imports. And 'DJ Amps' are execrable. I designed a decent DJ console myself in fact. http://www.studiomaster.com/products/Fusion.htm I think we're all a bit sick of you telling us what you designed, Graham. Why do you keep doing this? Nobody else does. Does anyone else here make a living designing audio equipment for the masses? To the best of my knowledge not a soul. Here's something I designed in 80/81 btw. My first true commercial design. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tchlink:top:uk I even made a living making audio equipment for the super wealthy and corporations when I was a Project Leader at Neve. SSL tried to poach me whilst I was there btw ! Graham |
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Gareth Magennis wrote: I think you are in deep ****. Not even remotely. Although more money would be nice. But I've only got £4000 left on the mortgage so nothing too much to worry about. Hmmmm, lets put that back into context shall we. No let's not you superficial stinking turd. You wouldn't understand 'context' if someone hit you hard round the head with it. You're a clueless MORON and a Phildo lover (yuck). He seems to have something for Brian McCarty as well. I don't think I want to know what it is. |
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(Scott Dorsey) wrote: david correia wrote: Does anyone else here make a living designing audio equipment for the masses? I worked as an engineer for a major US consumer electronics manufacturer shortly after they had been taken over by a Japanese concern, and after two weeks of cost-containment engineering horror I quit. Does that count? --scott So who's the major US manufacturer, and what did you work on? Did you design anything you're still proud of today? David Correia www.Celebrationsound.com |
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