Tascam Us 428 - Altec Lansing Atp3 2.1 Speakers, Compatibility question Options

[salparadise99]

I want to plug my Altec speakers directly into an IO port on the Tascam US 428, and then the 428 into my Mac. This will keep me from having to purcahse a new portable stereo system to use as monitor playback, since my current stereo doesn't have a RCA inputs. However, someone told me the other day that I need to find out if the US 428 (or possibly the Mac?) will be able to amplify to the speakers. I don't know the answer. I am also open to other possible set up configurations since I haven't bougt anything yet.

[salparadise99]

Yukulele,

Thanks a lot. That's just what I was looking for.

My next step is to be able to record everything (except vocals) through headphones, using a Fender Twin Amp, and a drum machine. Can I go line out from the amp to the 428 and somehow keep the amp from singing through the main cabinet, and instead jam/record through the headphones? (I wonder if the level would be high enough considering headphones won't get nearly as loud as my Fender Twin...hmm??)

This would be the ultimate solution for recording late at night in my apartment without disturbing the neighbors!!

Lastly, I was just wondering, do you work for Apple or are you just a guy that came across the site like me?

Many thanks!