Comments for How to connect equipment

Jul 08, 2009
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Working the chain NEW
by: Lee - Bedroom-Recording.com

It sounds like you need help connecting your string of recording equipment together. (If not, leave another comment below.)

First, you need to have an understanding of the recording chain - how the signal travels from the beginning to the end. Where does it go from the mic, and how does it get to the computer (I assume you are recording with a computer). You have some idea of what you need already - you have the mic, preamp, a compressor, effects, and a mixer.

So if your goal is to get the mic signal to the computer using ALL of your pieces, try something like this:
mic -> preamp via XLR
preamp -> compressor via XLR or 1/4" TRS
compressor -> effects via 1/4" (TRS if possible)
effects -> mixer via 1/4" TRS
mixer -> computer via 1/4" TRS into the line level port

This setup will allow you to use all of your equipment. However, if you are recording one track at a time, you can omit the mixer and go from the effects processor to the computer with the 1/4". If you are recording more than one track at a time, you must mix them into a stereo mix before recording to the computer. In that case, I would suggest you look at some sort of audio interface for the computer.

Does this help? If not, please leave a comment below.