psanchez13

Tascam Us-428 + Behringer Ub1002 Mixer = Huh?

Hey all.. I went and got a Tascam US-428 and a Behringer UB1002. I needed the mixer because the US-428's XLR inputs do not have phantom power, so it wouldnt work with my Behringer B2-Pro mic.

My issue is this, im not quite sure how to connect the mixer to the 428. The 428 has 4 inputs, 2 are XLR/1/4" Line connectors, the other 2 are just 1/4" line connectors (im not mentioning the MIDI ports cause its not important for my issue).. The mixer has a "main out" jacks, but are analog 1/4" left/right jacks.. I figured I would be clever and use a dual mono 1/4" plug to a single 1/4" jack, then use a 1 to 1 cable to hook into a 1/4" connector/jack which was plugged into the Tascam US-428. I realized I wasnt so clever as the sound wasnt that great, high static in the background. I played with the gain on the 428 and the mixer and got it better but not as well as I would like..

My question is, how do those with 428's and external mixers connect the two? I only have 1 mic to the mixer so I was gonna try using the FX Send output jack (single 1/4" jack) directly into the 428 Line A input jack and see how that sounds.. Help... PLEASE?

Also, I have a Roland Fantom-S keyboard where I make my music and hook it up into the digital input port on the Tascam. Last night, when playing with getting the mixer working, I think I changed something and cant figure it out. Now when I go to record my music from the keyboard, the playback is very low (even when free playing the keyboard the levels in Cubase SX, arent going up as high as they would normally).. Any ideas on what I could have screwed up? Sorry for all the confusion, im very new to all this (as far as recording the music, etc.. on my own.. got tired of paying someone else to do it for me)...

Thanks in advance!! Im sure ive left something out, some important detail, please ask for clarity if required

Peter

Digital Out/in To Usb Interface, Ibook

I have a simple question.

I have a Roland Fantom-S 61Key workstation and love it. My only computer, that I use anyways, is my iBook 800mhz G3, 640mb ram. I just want to be able to record the tracks to my iBook and save them to CD to transfer to the studio. Its easier than bringing in the board, stand, cables, etc.

I always seem to get the best sound going from the digital out port on my keyboard. Is there an external interface I could use with my iBook to do this? I have been thinking of buying an older g3 400mhz tower and tossing a sound card in it and going that route, but I am wondering if there is anything else availble to me? Would an MBox do this? And would I HAVE to use ProTools with it? I use Audacity now, and I like it. Its basic, but I dont do much with it so it suits me. Anyways, thanks for any replies I may receive!

Peter

Removing Lyrics From Mp3's??

I apologize if this is a stupid question (and it probably is) but I am a complete NEWBIE to audio editing, etc. I was wondering if there were any software packages to pull the lyrics out of certain mp3's I have downloaded. Basicly I want the 'beats' so I can do some playing around without the artist/lyrics getting in the way.

If this is possible, what software would you suggest? I am using an 800hmz G3 iBook (640mb ram). I am running OS X 10.2.8 (Panther in the next few days).

Thanks!

Peter