Posts by erichamptonguitar

Quote from lightbox

I would recommend the following:

1. Profiler S/PDIF Out (Master Stereo) -> RME UCX II S/PDIF In

2. RME UCX II S/PDIF Out -> Profiler S/PDIF In (provides clock from audio interface to slave the Profiler and at the same time the left channel of the S/PDIF can be used for reamping).

3. Profiler Direct Out (Git Studio) -> RME UCX II Line In 5 (to record the guitar DI signal)

4. dbx 286s Line Out -> RME UCX II Line In 6

This way you still have 2 more unused Line inputs on the backpanel plus 4 more inputs on the front panel. And if you need even more inputs in the future, you still have ADAT which you can use to add 8 more channels (at up to 48kHz). So there's plenty of inputs (and outputs) you could use in the future.

If you manage to get this audio interface, you should try and compare the SM7B through your dbx vs. the mic preamp of the RME.

The RME mic preamps have up to 75dB gain and a 25% higher input impedance than the dbx. Might end up being a better suited mic pre for your low output mic.

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amazing! You deserve all the great things in life!

Question about the UCX II, the SPDIF on the back is labeled over what looks like a computer cable like input, how does this work with what I have seen a SPDIF cable to be? Usually a smaller needle like cable?

EDIT

I think I see now, the device comes with a special connection that then splits into SPIDF, I am learning!

Quote from lightbox

Of course it would work even though I don't do it this way (my studio in Germany is built around the RME UFX+ and my studio in Kathmandu, Nepal has the RME UFX II). If you want to do it like you wrote, just make sure you go XLR female -> TRS from Main Outputs of Profiler to Line Inputs on the audio interface. This gives you a balanced connection.

I would not do that even though it would work, technically.

1. I don't see an advantage of running your mic preamp through the ADI-2's AD and DA stages just to end up with yet another AD stage in the audio innterface. In my opinion it's one redundant conversion. If you really want to use the ADI-2, at least stay in the digital domain and use AES/EBU to go from ADI-2 into the audio interface.

2. The converters in the RME UCX II are exceptionally good within their limits (up to 192kHz sample rate PCM). I highly doubt you'll do DSD music production or even 384kHz or 768kHz. To be honest, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised if you skip the ADI-2 and connect your mic preamp directly to a line input of the UCX II.

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This was so incredibly helpful! You have convinced, I will be skipping the ADI-2, I think I am still going to use my 286s preamp (using a Shure SM7B).

"I would not do that even though it would work, technically."

With the RME UCX II, what configuration would you recommend (for Kemper and mic pre-amp)?

I am not sure there are enough connections to have a dry signal (usually via SPIDF), XLR (I think I need two just for this L/R) and then also a mic signal from a mic preamp? Or am I not understanding something (would not be surprised if I am not)?

Sorry if my questions seem wacky, lots to learn!

Quote from lightbox

Ok, great.

As far as I understand so far, you would like to hook up your ADI-2 to the interface and at the same time your Profiler via S/PDIF. There is one interface that would fit your needs pretty much perfectly ... and that's the RME UCX II. It gives you the option to connect your ADI-2 via AES/EBU I/O and at the same time your Profiler via coaxial S/PDIF I/O.

If your Profiler is a relatively new rack or head ... or the Stage ... it would be the perfect scenario because you can keep the UCX II as the master and slave Profiler and ADI-2 to it.

Also, the UCX II allows for multiple custom loopback mixes that are all independently available as WDM devices on Windows. Brilliant for streaming! And I don't know any other audio interface manufacturer that offers this powerful feature.

Check it out and if you decide to go this route, I'm always happy to help.

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This is great! I will check out this out!

What if I wanted to use SPDIF for dry signal and then L/R (XLR or 1/4), would this still work (and then mic coming from ADI-2 FS R)?

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Maybe I am not even sure what I want, lol, maybe instead, SPIDF Kemper output to SPIDF input (interface) this would be for the dry signal, L/R 1/4 output from Kemper to interfact L/R 1/4 input, then maybe from ADI 2 L/R output to another L/R input on the interface (1/4), my microphone would connected to a preamp which then connects to the ADI-2, does this work or am I showing my audio engineering noviceness?

Quote from BayouTexan

Yes, but I believe you can also send the Kemper L/R outputs to the any of the Motu's L/R line inputs on the back if you wanted to use the Motu's front built-in mic preamps. I would at least try them out to see how they sound before committing to a separate preamp.

ah, okay! That makes sense!

So it would be Kemper L/R 1/4 output to Motu 1/4 L/R input (on the back)
SPDIF from Kemper output to Motu SPDIF input (dry signal for re-amping)
Mic input on the front for mic + premap (or just turn off the preamp and use my own preamp)

?

Thanks for all the help!

Quote from BayouTexan

I have the Motu M4 but plan on upgrading to this one after the Recession is over.

https://www.sweetwater.com/sto…18x22-usb-audio-interface

great review.

I might check this interface out.

So if I had mic preamp that I believe connects through 1/4, I would connect this to one of the 1/4 inputs, the Kemper dry signal through SPIDF and then the two XLR inputs on the front for the L/R XLR from Kemper, is this correct?

Quote from lightbox

Before I anwer your question and congratulate you for being rich ... let me ask you 2 questions:

1. Are you on Windows or Mac?

2. What do you mean with "work with the ADI-2 PRO FS R"? What exactly are you expecting?

1. Windows

2. ADI-2 PRO FS R is a pretty sweet converter, I would like to run my mic pre-amp through this and then into my interface (so I assume an interface that is compatible)?

Quote from RosboneMako

You have access to the Kepler Space Telescope? Wow! You must be like Jeff Bezos rich! Congrats!

Serious note: If you can afford a $2000 D/A that would open up a lot of interface options.

Whoops, I will correct the typo, although, they are both equally as awesome!

I would say that is a reasonable price range for me ...any recommendations, lol?

Quote from BayouTexan

The Motu interfaces. I've been waiting to say it.

Which one do you recommend for the Kemper (both direct/live monitoring), dry signal (for re-amping) and a mic signal (and for live streaming hehe)?

Also, one that would work with the ADI-2 PRO FS R?

Quote from lightbox

You mentioned live streaming music production ... and to achieve that it's very helpful to have an audio interface with flexible loopback features. Focusrite has a history of being pretty limited in this regard. I think you'll find out as you go. On the positive side though, you got an interface with enough inputs and outputs.

I'm rich, what is a great interface for loopback?

Quote from BayouTexan

Depends on if you want to use SPDIF for reamping. The most common interfaces are Focusrite but I own a Motu which has much better specs and better User Interface.

You should get at minimum of 4 inputs - 4 outputs (4i4). And then decide whether to go SPDIF in addition to that. You can reamp without SPDIF and that's why you need 4i4 or similar.

Welcome to the Party!

I picked up a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, should this do the trick?

It appears to have a SPDIF input/ouput and hopefully plenty of input for line/instrument.

With this type of interface, what is the most common cable configuration?

Would it be:

USB-B to computer USB-A (for rig manager/updates)

SPDIF output to interface SPDIF input, is this dry or wet signal (or can it be used for either one and only this one if I do NOT want to reamp)?

Left/Right XLR output to interface L/R input for wet signal?

Sorry for the newbie questions but all around I am getting my feet wet :).

Hi!

I just got my Kemper Profiler rack version, this thing is amazing. I want to be able to do some recording with it, what is the best/recommended or maybe even most commonly used interface? I would like to also be able to plugin a microphone and maybe live stream music production.