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Mantra



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:45 am    Post subject:  Low output volume??
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Right now im using the outputs on my modular rack so that every part has one mono output.
Part A - Out 1, Part B - Out2, etc...
And i must say, that the signal that comes out from the Modular is very weak!
Master Volume is cranked up to 95% but still i need to gain the signals in my soundcard (E-mu 1820m) with 6db to even be comparable to other synthesizers... This was not at all the case with the G2 engine i once used.
Is there a problem with my unit or is it known that the modular gives out a wimpy signal?

(Edit, when i tested the volumes i created a simple 1OSCsaw patch with the "2 Output" modules Volume parameter at maximum value)
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

My NM is a little softer than my other synths. Not by much when you consider a patch that doesn't use a lot of gain on effects. But certainly softer when compared to something in patch mode with sound going through high gain distortion/overdrive type effects.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I think you might want to check the settings of that 1820. I think it should have the little relays to switch between the pro and consumer levels. My 1616m does, so....
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Kassen wrote:
I think you might want to check the settings of that 1820. I think it should have the little relays to switch between the pro and consumer levels. My 1616m does, so....


Yes, you have the option between -10 & +4. And for me, using -10 results in the loudest signal for the modular.
I asked about this on the E-mu forums because it seemed very strange at first, but they say its normal and the answer is that when using unbalanced inputs the -10 mode will sound louder then +4.

So if im not mistaken, this should proven to be the same for you. (Because the Modular does not have balanced outputs right? So using a balanced cable should not do anything)
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Kassen wrote:
I think you might want to check the settings of that 1820. I think it should have the little relays to switch between the pro and consumer levels. My 1616m does, so....


Try this patch and tell me what signal it gives you in patchmix.
Insert a peak meter on the inputs where the modular is connected to.
Crank the Modular master volume to 100%

It gives me a signal of -18 db.


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:42 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

This is another first-off questions I had about the Micro. Right off I had to crank the master to 100% to get a decent signal to my keyboard mixer and then I had to jack that up about 3/4s of the way to get signal to noise. I usually don't have to have my NL2 past 1/2-way on the master. Tried other cables, etc. volume is pretty load through headphones direct though......really loud. Similar deal with my Yamaha A-3000 sampler....headphone volume is super loud but sometimes I have to use Filter gain to crank the samples volume up. Is there a module you have to add for this or maybe a filter with a gain on it or something?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:08 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Well here I am answering my own question. It's also for Mantra too though! I'm really just sitting down and using the micro after setting it all up yesterday. I guess the answer is two things......the output module setting and the setting of your mixer. I brought up a patch and tried raising and lowering the volume setting of the output module with decent results, then I changed the setting of the stereo channel of the Eurorack 1602 mixer I've got the micro plugged into and immediately had a louder output sound. Sounds fantastic. That said, it's still not as loud as the Nord Lead 2....I guess because the NL2 has it's own amp envelope whereas the micro uses...what a DSP setting related to the output module you happen to be using...?
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