Topic: UA-5 rca input/output separate?

[cyfan]

Gotta quick question for UA-5 genious types.
I have a digimod from Oade Bros.
Here's what I want to know...

If I run a soundboard feed in the rca inputs (on the back) and microphones into the XLR inputs I get a matrix recording in the optical out to a recording device.

If I plugged another recorder at the same time into the rca outputs (next to the back inputs) will the signal be a mix of the mic and soundboard feeds, or will it just be the soundboard feed? I hope it's the latter cuz that would save me buying some cables and splitters. Also, if I'm running a second recorder from the RCA outs at the same time as the optical out, does it sap any of the gain from the optical out?

Thanks.

[Brian Skalinder]

If I plugged another recorder at the same time into the rca outputs (next to the back inputs) will the signal be a mix of the mic and soundboard feeds, or will it just be the soundboard feed?

The UA-5 doesn't have analog passthrough - all analog signals are converted to digital (ADC) then converted back to analog for output (DAC).  The RCA output will be the mix of inputs 1 & 2 (front XLRs) with 3 & 4 (rear RCAs), same as the digital output.

if I'm running a second recorder from the RCA outs at the same time as the optical out, does it sap any of the gain from the optical out?

Nope.

[cyfan]

Damn. I was wanting to run a separate straight board feed into one JB3 and another matrix optical into a second JB3. Now I gotta buy more cables and splitters to separate the board feed first 

Thanks for the info though.

[dklein]

Also, if you're going to pass an analog feed out of a digi-modded UA-5 you have to keep the monitor button OFF (counter intuitive) or it'll mess up your sound.  I believe the 'output' knob will still control your analog output levels.