Topic: My JB3 recording sounds really low, can barely hear it...

[dklein]

you're best off running the JB3 on line-in at +12dB.    Here's why

[dhora]

Thanks for the link.  It was an interesting read.  I'll just have to see how my mics sound in a live situation.  Howid let me know how your levels come out whenever you get a chance at a live test.  I probably won't hit up a show for a couple weeks.

[Howid]

you're best off running the JB3 on line-in at +12dB.    Here's why

Thanks for this info... So, what of the beeping described by "kfrinkle"

...I would not push the levels on the JB3 EVER.  What you will notice, even at say, +4dB line-in boost, is some beeping periodically in the recording.

Is the person doing the testing in that tutorial discussing something diferent?

Thanks again

[Howid]

ok, I changed my dB settings to +3 and it was a bit better, at least I can hear my recordings better. I guess the true test will be at a live recording.

[Ed.]

you can always normalize in post too.

[kfrinkle]

Seriously, tape a few times, at a not so loud show with the line-in and boost by 12dB.  you will hear the whirring and beeping of the hard drive.  This is from experience that I say this, and many other people have this problem as well. Even for heavier shows, listen to the quiet parts, and you will hear it - especially on +12dB boost.  I have heard the beeping even at +4dB boost for a quieter show... it happens.

you're best off running the JB3 on line-in at +12dB.    Here's why

Thanks for this info... So, what of the beeping described by "kfrinkle"

...I would not push the levels on the JB3 EVER.  What you will notice, even at say, +4dB line-in boost, is some beeping periodically in the recording.

Is the person doing the testing in that tutorial discussing something diferent?

Thanks again

[Howid]

you can always normalize in post too.

Whats this mean? (n00bie here) lol

[setboy]

what kind of Batt box are you guys running?

Raphael

[Nomad]

Normalize in post refers to using  a program such as Soundforge 7 that has the normalize feature. It will  boost the sound. You can get a 1 month trial of soundforge. Just google it.

[Howid]

what kind of Batt box are you guys running?

Raphael

Mine is connected to my mics, just have to slap a 9 Volt into it.

Normalize in post refers to using  a program such as Soundforge 7 that has the normalize feature.

Cool, I understand now. Thanks

[setboy]

what kind of Batt box are you guys running?

Raphael

Mine is connected to my mics, just have to slap a 9 Volt into it.

so no bass roll off right?


Raphael

[Howid]

Not that Im aware of, here's a pic...

http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/gs/gs-cardbattery1.html

[setboy]

ok just for get i said any thing

[Howid]

I emailed Darren at Squid and this is what was said...

> I turned up my gain to +3dB and it got a
> little better, but I hear bad things about
> messing with the gain on a JB3.
> Have you encounterd recording volume issues with this mic and if so,
was
> there a fix?

Hello,

In a concert setting you will not need a preamp.  Crank your stereo up
to 120db, turn the levels up all the way on the NJB, and aim the mics
almost to where the speakers are at. You will get good levels.  Also, a
fresh or freshly charged 9 volt battery is needed.

> may have  to lug around a preamp now.

Not for concerts.  These days a preamp is needed when someone has a
recorder that has recording levels can't be adjusted.

Darren

So, seems during an actual concert setting, these mics will pick up fine. He also mentioned turning the JB3 settings all the way up. Odd, I guess it all depends on the unit whether or not one hears those beeps or not?

Anyway, Ill just test it at a live show. I have a a buddy who will let me test this on his band next weekend. I'll post some sound samples.

[kfrinkle]

it does not matter WHAT mics you use, when using the built in preamp to boost levels, you WILL get the weird beeping noise, it might only be on terribly quiet parts, but it will be there.  I have 2 JB3s and it happens on both.  did i just get unlucky?  You are best off not using gain on JB3 and normalizing (or using Wavelabs ME Compressor without tweaking anything, it is the cleanest booster out there)... am  I wrong here?  people need to chirp in, but this is my experience, and once again, it does NOT depend on mics...