Craig, you out there?

[no1slistening]

Hi Craig,

I had a quick question concerning a post by you. Someone was asking about a setup and you mentioned some things they would need. One thing was a cable for the tape out to line in for the mixer. I use a Behringer UB802 connected to my iRiver. I was just wondering if there was a difference in quality/sound that comes from using the tape out instead of the main out connection. In addition, is there difference in sound when using XLR to 1/4 for the mic instead of XLR to XLR?

Here's the original post I'm referencing:

http://podcastalley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1274

Thx

-- JV

[alissa]

i used to work in a recording studio. and XLR to XLR is generally considered better sonically than XLR to 1/4"

however, once you're show is converted into mp3 format, i'm sure that it totally doesn't matter.

[Will-Casel]

however, once you're show is converted into mp3 format, i'm sure that it totally doesn't matter.

I'd have to agree with this. I can't really see the difference being anything noticeable once you compress down to MP3 format.

I also have a UB802 with a connection from the line-out to my mixer and the major contributing factor with sound that I have have nothing to do with the connections/hardware.

Here are the sound challenges I face:
- Individual mic levels (making sure the volume on the guest mic and mine are close)
- Overall mixer volume (too much post production amplification degrades sound)
- Background noise (my computer fans are noisy when its hot)
- My own monotone voice (working on that!) :wink:

Just my two cents...

Will

[TINKOFF RADIO]

If cost is an issue, it's alot less expensive to go from the "tape out" to the iRiver cause all you'll need is a $5 Stereo RCA to mini-plug cable. XLR to mini cables can be more pricey and harder to come-by.

Adam Tinkoff
TINKOFF RADIO

[no1slistening]

Thanks everybody. I have all the equipment, and I actually have the 1/4 Y to 1/8 cable going from the main out to line in on my iRiver. Just was wondering if there was a difference in sound quality. Been podcasting since Feb and I'm still tinkering with the setup.

And I meant to respond to my own post saying that if others wanted to chime in, please do so. Thanks for the input! I just put Craig's name in the post because I was referencing what he said, and because he eats, sleeps and drinks the alley.

Thx.

-- JV