Topic: JB3 Recording Help.

[waltflanagansdog]

Hey,

I am trying to set my new JB3 up to record through a UA5.  All I get is silence.

Here's what I have done or set up...

UA5:
XLR mic (In)
Optical (Out)
Optical Switch (On)
ADV switch (On)
Recording source (Both digital & Acoustic)
Sample Rate (44.1)
Input Mode (Stereo)

JB3:
Line-In Recording (WAV, 44.1)
Optical Recording (WAV)

I am using a TOSlink to a mini-plug from the UA5 to the JB3

Am I missing something??

Thanks in advance!

Mike

[Brian Skalinder]

Turn off the ADV switch.  If I recall correctly, ADV on = 24-bit, ADV off = 16-bit.

[waltflanagansdog]

When I record do I want to use the Line In Record or the Optical Record option?

[Brian Skalinder]

When I record do I want to use the Line In Record or the Optical Record option?

If you're going optical-in (you are), use Optical Record.  If you're running an analog signal directly into the JB3, use Line In Record.

[waltflanagansdog]

OK.  Does the UA5 need to be digi-modded?  I am going straight Optical from UA5 into mini-plug JB3

[Brian Skalinder]

OK.  Does the UA5 need to be digi-modded?  I am going straight Optical from UA5 into mini-plug JB3

If the UA5 has NOT had a digi-mod performed, it will not output an optical signal unless the UA5 is also connected to a computer via USB.  In order to output optical in stock form, the signal must follow this path:

Analog in > gain > ADC > USB out to PC > USB in from PC > optical out

The digi-mod enables the following signal paths so they operate simultaneously:

Analog in > gain > ADC > optical out
Analog in > gain > ADC > coax out
Analog in > gain > ADC > USB out

However, the mod removes the ability to run PC > USB > UA5 > playback system.  If the UA5 was originally purchased from the Oade Bros, they'll modify it for a small fee.  Alternatively, there are DIY instructions in the Archival Info forum.