Me again, how to SPDIF?

Quote from PhilUK84

Thanks. I have done, but the terms are new to me, so it's not just a case of reading, it's understanding.

Am I right in thinking that when the halo on the input is green, that's okay? And red is bad?

I done this via the front input. Compare it to the old one.

This is the new one,

https://soundcloud.com/farce_bandit/new-18i8
https://soundcloud.com/farce_bandit/again

This is the old Tascam.

https://soundcloud.com/farce_bandit/amplitube

I think it sounds much better, good in fact. What do you think?

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I really can't tell - the difference in tone and sound is completely... Well, different Are they all the kemper?

lIf you want a true comparison, then use the main outs with no stereo effects active (turn all post-amp effect slots off), then plug one of the outputs into the tascam and one output into the focusrite (provided you are able to hook them both up). That way you get the exact same tone and exact same performance on both. That way you can compare apples to apples. Record both these on separate tracks in logic, and then do any further level matching if necessary (this is important - otherwise the loudest always wins due to how our ears/brains work).
Make sure to hook eveything up the same way (i.e., line inputs on both etc.).

Red is bad, yes, but green is not necessarily good enough (though it is an indication). Look at the meters in the mix control window, and keep the peaks at around -12 max. That should keep you at a proper level, with less risk of clipping on fast transients, which may not show up on the halos (and maybe even on the meters?).

Congrats. Glad the Scarlett is working for you.

Quote from PhilUK84

Yes they are all Kemper. The ones on the Scarlett sound much better. More Hi Fi, more clarity, everything is better. It seems pretty obvious to me lol! The one on the Tascam sounded like shit!

According to this in the manual, green is what you want as it represents a present signal. I am keeping it around -12.

OK, in that case, yes. Keep it green. And record in 24 bit depth :-).

Keep it well below red light. -12 or even lower should do it. -20 would be fine as well, but -12 is fine (strum fairly hard to be safe when checking levels, but not bashing the strings (unless that's how you play normally :-)). I'm assuming it's set to line inputs as well, not mic level.

You should redo the recordings with the exact same profile and settings on the kemper for each interface - literally just unplugging from one interface and plugging into the other between recordings. And play the exact same thing, as closely as possible

You can lower SPDIF level on page 5 of the Output Menu. It will not affect the DI Signal in Git/Mod Mono etc settings. If you are hitting red territory on Mixcontrol meters with the DI signal via SPDIF you can decrease Clean Sense to compensate.

You could try asking interface specific questions on gearslutz.com low end theory forums, there's knowledgeable people for pretty much any interface on the market.

Did you watch this video yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDUaTJ4YRPY

Even thought this is vey well done, I still find it quite confusing. And since I run Logic Pro X, this even adds to the confusion. I think for novices a much more basic version with a bit more detail as to WHY each selection or choice is made is needed.

And for those of us that dont use the Sapphire for monitoring ( I monitor the digital audio out of my Mac Mini) that info in the video can be hard to understand. When it got to the Cubase related processes I just had to stop viewing it, since it was more confusing then clarifying.

A quick background. I use high complex software in my video work (compositing/motion tracking/editing/etc). But even with that familiarity, the Focusrite Mix software is something I understand only at its most basic level. Reamping will remain a mystery for a while longer.

Phil, have you set the Input Source to SPDIF Input Reamp in the Input Menu of your Profiler?

might try reading manuals and wiki a bit..