Hey guys, Is it ok to go XLR Kemper to XLR input on the Apollo? Someone mentioned I should go XLR from Kemper to TRS input on the Apollo. Does this really make a difference?
Sometimes I get what feels like a little distortion even on cleans it is small. Faint but there at times. I am not overloading the DAW though.
If it sounds good, it is good. You are hitting the mic preamps though using XLR, so that's probably the distortion you are experiencing.
If the XLR inputs on your interface activate the mic preamp you should either use regular TS cables to connect a line level device like the Profiler or XLR to TRS if you have long cable runs and want a balanced connection. Sending a line level signal to a device that is set to mic sensitivity is generally a bad choice.
I use an Apollo Twin. XLR to TRS is the best option to avoid the mic preamp and use the Apollo input in line level mode.
"Hey guys, Is it ok to go XLR Kemper to XLR input on the Apollo?"
Yes it's ok. it won't damage anything. It's how I usually do it. I also do SPDIF. But you'll need a spdif to coaxial converter. (14 bucks on amazon) then you're saving 2 inputs and staying digital and it's stereo. https://www.amazon.com/Optical…coaxia%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-3
Two channels will be louder also. I would use spdif personally. Another possible change - effects like Kemper Space which you hear on the headphone output may work better in stereo and they can be set up to appear on the line outs or not. Check your settings.
If you are only using one cable make sure to set the output section to Master Mono. The Kemper doesn’t automatically sum to mono if you only connect one cable.
"Hey guys, Is it ok to go XLR Kemper to XLR input on the Apollo?"
Yes it's ok. it won't damage anything. It's how I usually do it. I also do SPDIF. But you'll need a spdif to coaxial converter. (14 bucks on amazon) then you're saving 2 inputs and staying digital and it's stereo. https://www.amazon.com/Optical…coaxia%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-3
good idea in this device
