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Title: MP-2 Output
Post by: nickgregory on April 01, 2004, 07:00:58 PM
Will the MP-2 output a signal out of both the XLR and the Tape Return outputs at the same time?  I would test it, but am hoping someone can answer.... ;D
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: MattD on April 01, 2004, 10:23:32 PM
Tape return is an input ;)   I assume you mean tape out.

I am pretty sure it's both, but I have no way of testing it myself at this moment either!
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: nickgregory on April 01, 2004, 10:25:04 PM
Tape return is an input ;)   I assume you mean tape out.

I am pretty sure it's both, but I have no way of testing it myself at this moment either!

yeah thats it.... ;D

alright, I will give it a shot tomorrow and report back for anyone who is interested  8)
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: scb on April 01, 2004, 11:03:53 PM
yes
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: Jason B on April 01, 2004, 11:09:22 PM
Yeah, it can. Run the tape out to your headphone amplifier....
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: Lee on April 02, 2004, 03:14:20 AM
like Scott and Jason said, it will.  The tape out is a lower level (-10dB?) than the balanced outs, though.  It's a great way to patch MDers without draining the batteries on your deck
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: nickgregory on April 02, 2004, 07:06:53 AM
yup, works...tested this morning...+t to all...thanks for the help.  I am actually going to run a on the fly matrix tonight, and what I think I will also do is run the tape out to my buddies M1 (assuming my deck gets back in time) so when I screw up the matrix tape, I will have a back up...
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: Chris K on April 02, 2004, 09:25:45 AM
nick...i am interested to know how you will run a matrix with the mp-2. or are you using that beringher mixer?

inquiring minds wanna no
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: scb on April 02, 2004, 09:30:06 AM
>> Yeah, it can. Run the tape out to your headphone amplifier....<<

the mp2 IS my headphone amplifier :)
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: nickgregory on April 02, 2004, 09:51:39 AM
nick...i am interested to know how you will run a matrix with the mp-2. or are you using that beringher mixer?

inquiring minds wanna no

going to run the following

MG200s->MP-2(XLR Outs)->Behringer MXB1002 Line in + SBD->Behringer MXB1002 Line in ----> Mod SBM-1->D100

On the side, I think I am going to run the tape out to my buddies M1 so that when I screw up the mix, I will have a backup copy... ;D
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: Chris K on April 02, 2004, 10:05:42 AM

Quote

going to run the following

MG200s->MP-2(XLR Outs)->Behringer MXB1002 Line in + SBD->Behringer MXB1002 Line in ----> Mod SBM-1->D100

On the side, I think I am going to run the tape out to my buddies M1 so that when I screw up the mix, I will have a backup copy... ;D

nice...how do you like the mixer? what show will you be using this at?
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: nickgregory on April 02, 2004, 10:07:41 AM
nice...how do you like the mixer? what show will you be using this at?

no idea on whether I like the mixer or not.  Easy to use, easy to power is about all I can say with certainty, since I have only played with it at home so far.  After tonight, I will make an educated decision as to whether it sticks around or if it ends up on ebay, and I invest in a mackie....

I will be using it tonight at the Cast Iron Filter show in Raleigh....I pimp these guys all the time...great band...fun live show....
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: Chris K on April 02, 2004, 10:19:33 AM
nice...would be cool to use line outs on each channel from the mixer (if it has them) to feed each dat so you record 4 separate tracks, then you can transfer each and blend them later in your studio/transfering/listening environment where conditions to actually listen are more ideal.

just a thought

have fun tonight nick


Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: nickgregory on April 02, 2004, 11:28:33 AM
nice...would be cool to use line outs on each channel from the mixer (if it has them) to feed each dat so you record 4 separate tracks, then you can transfer each and blend them later in your studio/transfering/listening environment where conditions to actually listen are more ideal.

just a thought

have fun tonight nick

to be honest, this is the way I have done it before....using 2 recording devices, SBD to one and mics to the author and mix them on my PC after.  Last time I did this, it took 9 hours to get it right for a 2.5 hour show due to drift differences on the deck.  My hope is that this will alleviate the need to do that activity, because I want to get out of the 9 hour post processing type activities.

If this doesnt fix it, then no big deal, I sell the mixer and buy the 4 track SD box and that should solve my problem.
Title: Re:MP-2 Output
Post by: Sean Gallemore on April 02, 2004, 02:26:46 PM
just remember the the mic-out and tape out have different voltages.  But it shouldn't matter for you if it's just for back-up