|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708
Journeyman
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708 |
Yes, the second is much more MONO than the first.
Are the two channels from the Scarlett to the Mixer panned at the Mixer?
(you said input fed through Scarlett so I assume it is first in line)
Also, how does the recorded sound from the Scarlett sound when recorded using the Scarlett USB connection to the computer? Yes channels from the 2i2 are panned fully left and right at the mixer and I am listening at the mixer. The recorded sound from the 2i2 USB connection sounds great. I hadn't tried that before!! So passing through the 2i2 via USB to the computer keeps the channels separate but passing through from audio in to audio out combines them to mono? Why would it be designed that way? Thanks a lot, we are getting somewhere. Tony
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,664
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,664 |
I doubt it is designed that way. Double check your routing; I think something may be amiss between the 2i2 audio output and your monitoring/recording signal ..
If it is designed to do this inside the 2i2 I am disappointed.. that's just wrong.
Again, it may be why they associated the use of balanced cables (in the manual) with Line level inputs. That would still be disappointing though. Have you tried balanced cables?
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,960
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,960 |
On the Scarletts with MixControl, I have to pan one channel hard left, the other hard right. I don't know how it's done on this model without the software mixer, but I think you are on to something.
BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708 |
I doubt it is designed that way. Double check your routing; I think something may be amiss between the 2i2 audio output and your monitoring/recording signal ..
If it is designed to do this inside the 2i2 I am disappointed.. that's just wrong.
Again, it may be why they associated the use of balanced cables (in the manual) with Line level inputs. That would still be disappointing though. Have you tried balanced cables?
I cannot think of what can be amiss after the 2i2 audio out. All that has been fixed for years and sounds great without the 2i2 in the loop. I haven't got any 1/4" TRS cables so I used 1/8" stereo cables with 1/8" to 1/4" TRS adapters at the ends for the 2i2 input. I assume this is the same as TRS? The T&R%S continuity checked out OK. The results were the same as TS cables. Tony
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708 |
It's official, the 2i2 sums to mono when "direct monitor" is switched on.
This is Will Kent's reply - Focusrite Tech Support.
"When you use the direct monitor feature on the 2i2, your input signals will be summed to mono through both the headphone and monitor outputs. When you monitor the audio through your daw software you will be able to record and monitor the input audio in stereo, with the direct monitor off."
Since you have to have the direct monitor switched on to monitor at the 2i2 or pass the audio through the rear outputs, a stereo piano will always be summed to mono except through the USB connection to a DAW etc. I suspect you would only notice this feature using a stereo piano sound.
Tony
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 674
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 674 |
It's official, the 2i2 sums to mono when "direct monitor" is switched on.
This is Will Kent's reply - Focusrite Tech Support.
"When you use the direct monitor feature on the 2i2, your input signals will be summed to mono through both the headphone and monitor outputs. When you monitor the audio through your daw software you will be able to record and monitor the input audio in stereo, with the direct monitor off."
Since you have to have the direct monitor switched on to monitor at the 2i2 or pass the audio through the rear outputs, a stereo piano will always be summed to mono except through the USB connection to a DAW etc. I suspect you would only notice this feature using a stereo piano sound.
Tony thank you Tony for reporting that back! I never used the direct monitor myself, but I know it's a popular selling point. that really kinda sucks that it sums to mono for monitoring. I mean, I sum to mono myself when I'm tracking vocals, but for tracking keyboards (or stereo guitar pedals) I would not want the device to force me into mono tracking.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,664
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,664 |
Hence the reduced price, I suppose ..
Pretty much renders direct monitoring useless here unless using as a MONO input unit.
One more solder joint and they could have nailed it!
If you 'have to' use Direct monitoring to use the rear outs (and then it sums to MONO anyway), why have two outputs on the back??
It's makin' my head hurt..
Something seems wrong here
I can understand the headphones (as a stereo jack is common) but why add the second output jack on the back if it is useless?
Last edited by rharv; 02/08/16 03:20 PM.
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,913
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,913 |
I see an issue using 1/8" stereo cables with 1/4" adapters as a replacement for 1/4" mono cables.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,664
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,664 |
There is also the mention of the use of 'balanced' cables for Line level and as opposed to Instrument Level inputs (in the manual).
Maybe without the added connection it assumes you plugged a guitar directly into it or something.
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Video: Band-in-a-Box® + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS!
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials!
If you've reviewed our Support page, you've probably noticed the Videos page, which separates our Band-in-a-Box® tutorial videos by category: Overview, VST DAW Plugin, Setup, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and there's even an Archive category to go down memory lane... (You'll also find these videos on our YouTube Channel.)
It's always great to hear how other Band-in-a-Box® users create their songs, especially when they explain in detail what they're doing. Like Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite! There you'll find his ALL Band-in-a-Box Tutorials playlist with over 50 videos! His top-three most watched videos include "How to Get Started with Band-in-a-Box," "How I use the Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box," and "How to Create An Effective Solo Using Band-in-a-Box" - however he touches on many other topics and also demonstrates his own Band-in-a-Box® songs in the Band-in-a-Box Created Songs playlist!
You're guaranteed to find some helpful videos when you visit Henry Clarke's channel!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!
Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!
Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!
Tous Packages | Nouvelles Fonctionnalités
Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V
Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!
We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!
Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a
If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!
Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function
User Video: Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums65
Topics81,880
Posts739,451
Members38,647
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean