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Title: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: HealthCov Chris on June 29, 2015, 05:34:36 PM

I want to buy an ART Dual USB Pre to power a second pair of condenser mics for my Tascam DR-60.  The ART USB Pre has separate Left and Right 1/4 inch balanced (TRS) outputs.  The Tascam DR-60 has a single 3.5mm TRS input for channels 3 and 4.  I know that I need a dual 1/4 male to single 3.5mm TRS male adapter.  My QUESTION is: Do the dual 1/4 inch plugs need to both be TRS, or can they be TS with only the single 3.5mm being TRS?  Thanks

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: StarkRavingCalm on June 29, 2015, 06:39:04 PM

I have one I have never used. Now that I have gone active, I no longer need it.
PM me for details

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: HealthCov Chris on June 29, 2015, 09:16:19 PM

Thanks StarkRavingCalm.  I sent PM. 

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: danny3 on June 29, 2015, 09:48:46 PM

while I've never used this particular ART unit, I have used similar to provide phantom power, and I believe you only need a dual 1/4" TS > rca adapter cable to get the job done.

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: HealthCov Chris on June 29, 2015, 10:02:59 PM

Quote from: danny3 on June 29, 2015, 09:48:46 PM

while I've never used this particular ART unit, I have used similar to provide phantom power, and I believe you only need a dual 1/4" TS > rca adapter cable to get the job done.

Thanks, but I am taking into a single 3.5mm input that handles both channels 3 and 4.  I assume maybe I only need dual 1/4 inch TS to single 3.5mm TRS to get job done.  Anyone with experience please let me know.  Gracias

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: danny3 on June 29, 2015, 10:13:29 PM

^ yeah, sorry, I meant 1/8" (3.5), not rca. should work.\ for you. I use one of these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/160639-REG/Hosa_Technology_CMP_153_Stereo_Mini_Male_to.html/prm/alsVwDtl

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: HealthCov Chris on June 29, 2015, 10:28:32 PM

Thanks danny3

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: goodcooker on June 30, 2015, 02:34:33 PM

I use an unbalanced 1/4 TS to 1/8th inch TRS to feed the channels 3/4 on my DR60. Almost any output on prosumer gear that is 1/4 inch will be able to use TRS or TS.

Title: Re: ART Dual USB Pre to Tascam DR-60
Post by: HealthCov Chris on July 01, 2015, 05:43:00 PM

Thanks to everyone for your input!