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Topic: Issues with recording on my Tascam DP03 |
Roger Rettig
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Naples, FL
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Posted 8 Apr 2024 5:09 am |
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If I mic the amp and use the mic input on the DP, there's too much noise (hum, Tele-buzz, etc).
If I simply run a jack into the 'guitar' input for 'A', I get almost no signal; if I turn up the 'Trim', I get distortion.
I had a brainwave today: run a cord from my Quilter TT12 ('sig out' to the guitar-input on the Tascam) and surely that would work.
It doesn't! Again, very low level and turning up the Trim brings back the distortion.
I can't seem to get a healthy level without an unacceptable amount of break-up.
What am I missing, please? How do you guys do it???
(PS: I also attempted my first 'export' yesterday: I discovered that I needed a certain cord - a mini USB-A/to mini USB 2.0 - to achieve this. I have ordered one.)
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Roger Rettig - Emmons D10s, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 8 Apr 2024 5:22 am
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I suspect that the "sig out" is line level, not guitar level. Have a line level input?
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 8 Apr 2024 6:57 am
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Howard:
What do you mean, 'line level'?
I normally send the sig-out to a second am (my Roland 80) but that's just for the luxury (and the illusion!) of stereo.
Surely there's a significant output going to that amp? Why won't it translate to the input on the DP, I wonder?
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Roger Rettig - Emmons D10s, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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Norman Evans
From:
Tennessee
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Posted 9 Apr 2024 11:47 am
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| Do you have the input assigned to the track you are recording on? |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 9 Apr 2024 12:00 pm
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Yes, Norman.
After much experimenting, I think the problem lies with a faulty headphone cord!!
I just substituted a lesser brand (I was using my Sony CH-somethings) that has the distinct advantage of a good connection. 
It's still driving me crazy getting a steel tone that I like; it's too thin going 'direct'.
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Roger Rettig - Emmons D10s, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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Nicholas Cox
From:
California, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2024 2:32 pm
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| Roger Rettig wrote: |
Howard:
What do you mean, 'line level'?
I normally send the sig-out to a second am (my Roland 80) but that's just for the luxury (and the illusion!) of stereo.
Surely there's a significant output going to that amp? Why won't it translate to the input on the DP, I wonder? |
Some mixers and interfaces have a button or switch to change from “line” level to “mic” level signal. Line level is a much stronger signal. |
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