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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: deadheadcorey on May 11, 2011, 01:47:43 AM
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Do I need 2 bit buckets to do a matrix with the UA-5?
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No. The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs: Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R. You control the relative level of each input separately: the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control. The end result is a two-channel digital output.
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No. The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs: Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R. You control the relative level of each input separately: the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control. The end result is a two-channel digital output.
Okay thanks. So really the only thing I have to worry about is possibly a sound delay from the sbd feed?
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No. The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs: Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R. You control the relative level of each input separately: the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control. The end result is a two-channel digital output.
Okay thanks. So really the only thing I have to worry about is possibly a sound delay from the Taper Section Microphone feed?
You can go Stage Lip with your microphones to help with alignment
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No. The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs: Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R. You control the relative level of each input separately: the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control. The end result is a two-channel digital output.
Okay thanks. So really the only thing I have to worry about is possibly a sound delay from the sbd feed?
Its actually the AUD mics that have the delay.
If you are recording a full SBD mix where you know all the whole band is "in the mix" - keep the AUD mics a bit lower than the board - just roll them in enough to hear them...but not loud enough to announce them or make them the leading sound. Good for theaters and bigger venues.
If its a partial SBD mix (like vox, keys, acoustic guit) - you are better off trying to get your AUD mics on the stage - and run both as close to maximum as you can. This is a great technique for getting a nice big sound out of little clubs and bar settings.