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Peter,
There are two places internally where iMac volume may be increased – the volume at the top of the screen, and perhaps in the software you’re using. Unless you have them both up, gain will not be optimum.
When mastering, I try to keep the level of the speakers at what I expect the average person to do with his/her system. I typically do NOT change that during the mastering session. Changing levels would cause me to lose my reference.
I may change during mixing to see what effect the differences may have on my material. The Fletcher-Munson Curve can play havoc with things if you change levels a lot, but those changes will also help you hear how much the mix changes when you change the volume level. You may need to make adjustments…………
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Hello Glenn and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
I would guess that regardless of the method used, you’ll have some sync differences in the audio that may be distracting unless you’re both listening on headphones – one ear o the program and the other on your conversation.
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Eric says…
Open Hirose, look for red or blue wire.
Ground is and black or braided.
The other will be white or red that goes to the tip.
Nothing on the ring.
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HI Dan,
Please reach to to me. 410.960.0689
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Hello Peter and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
I have a two year old iMac with SSD drive. I’ve using an Apogee D/A Groove converter (https://bhpho.to/2rQzKA1) to feed my old school audio power amp and Sentry 100 monitors.
I was given the converter as a gift and it sat for a while. When I reconfigured the desk with the iMac, I needed a way to get audio to the Mackie Big Knob monitor controller and on to the amp and speakers. The Apogee Groove works fine for that. I’m still coming out of the Groove unbalanced, so I don’t know exactly what the benefit might be, but the system sounds very good.
I also have an OWC 10 port dock that also has an 800 FW port (and an unbalanced headphone output). They don’t make that anymore, but their 14 port dock offers a LOT of flexibility. See here: https://bhpho.to/34mkt7l
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Hello Rob and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
As Robert suggests, an omni will make things worse.
A great deal depends on the size of the room, the acoustics of the room and how far apart the twelve people will be seated.
Also, a great deal depends on your or your client’s expectations.
You say the presenters will be using handheld wireless mics. What will the receivers be feeding?
The easiest solution would be to have one or two wireless handheld mics that are passed among the 12 people so their voices can be recorded. Levels may vary considerably from person to person. You’re pretty past the level at which one person can do this shoot properly. A professional location audio person with the right gear is your best bet. Not cheap, but welcome to the next level of your business as a shooter!!
Bear in mind that when you report this to your client, he or she may say, “No. Too expensive!!” Your answer to which should be, “Well, I can not guarantee that you will like the quality of the finished product. We are fighting the laws of physics. That’s always a losing battle.”
OTOH, if their expectations are very low, it might not be what a pro wants to hear, but it might be OK for them.
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Hello Dan and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
I don’t know the pin outs but I’m pretty sure you can. You just need the right connector soldered on or a converter link cable. Eric Toline made some up for me but I don’t think he’s doing that now. He might be able to help you with the pin out assignments. Failing that, I ‘d reach out to Saramonic support to find that information.
For technical support support@saramonicusa.com 914.347.3302
For service and repairs service@saramonicusa.com 914.345.5426Regards,
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Hello Stephen and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
Pages 39 and 40 should be helpful.
https://tascam.com/downloads/tascam/864/e_dr-60dmk2_rm_va.pdf
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Thanks Jeremy,
Why do you suppose the system failed to copy the media to disk as my preferences had set?
The file was 55 minutes. Maybe too long or it got interrupted?
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Brandon,
Yeah, a little weird, but I’ve heard worse; like only on one side.
The cause is usually you have your audio monitors buried on your desk somewhere and aren’t hearing them right.
You want to create a triangle with your head and the two speakers. They need to be in the clear, like big headphones, 2′ to 4′ from your ears. They need to be positioned so that the tweeters are aimed right at your ears. That means the audio monitors need to be angled in just a little (and frequently raised so they are at the same height as your head.
Good headphones are also very helpful if your content will every be listened to over headphones of ear buds. (think cell phones).
I suggest Sony MDR 7506 or Audio technica M50 or higher.
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Ty Ford
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