Re: technical question & other

Tony Reid (t-bird@salata.com)
23 Jul 96 08:57:10 -0800


ze> Also, it may depend on how you're running your signal from the TT to
ze> the mixer as well. In my case, I can only output from the DJ mixer in
ze> standard RCA (red & white) and input (to the 4-track) with 1/4 inch
ze> plugs. As a result I have to buy RCA->1/4" converters, and since the
RCA->1/4" converters only come in mono I still am unsure how to get a proper

try radio shack for converters for each plug. don't spend any more than $5
(they come in a 2 pack). i've used these for years w/o much trouble.

> You can buy a special signal amplifier for turntables which will allow you
> to run it through a mackie type mixer as opposed to a dj mixer. The guys at
> Sam Ash or AST (my preference) should be able to special order it for you.
ze> Do you suppose this is related to my troubles? The signal coming off
ze> the right channel is fine, but the left...

yup! your levels aren't high enough. gotta have a phono pre-amp. the radio
shack should do you just fine. a buddy of mine that's a live sound and
recording engineer has never bitched about them. $300 is an unacceptable
price for a pre-amp (especially since mackie 1202s list for about $400).

ze> Other stuff:
ze> One of the albums I've been unable to get enough of is "Balloon Mood"
ze> by Anja Garbarek, who is a woman from the Netherlands I believe. I

if she's related to jan gabarek (sax/woodwind formerly w/keith jarrett), she
would be from norway (or sweden--damn, i hate being unsure).

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