Problem Connecting Mixer To Computer

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Posted by leph555 on Nov-25-2006 14:03:

Problem Connecting Mixer To Computer

So i am having problems on connecting my mixer to the computer, i successfully have 2 inputs going in from my computer, one output going to my speakers and the other back into my other soundcard. But when ever i try to record the mix i just hear songs play together differently then I mix them on the mixer. Can anyone please help me?

BTW i have 2 soundcards one Audigy 2 zs platinum and an onboard soundcard.

Posted by nbzie on Nov-25-2006 18:34:

i'm not to sure what your setup is like but I just go from the mixer output to the input on my computer. My mixer has 2 master outs (1 to the speakers and 1 to the computer)

Posted by Polt on Nov-25-2006 19:07:

Re: Problem Connecting Mixer To Computer

quote:
Originally posted by leph555
i just hear songs play together differently then I mix them on the mixer.

This is probably due to have two inputs connected to your pc. You are probably hearing both tracks playing unmixed. Are you trying to use your pc as a machine to mix with (ableton/traktor) or are you using it for recording purposes only?

Posted by leph555 on Nov-25-2006 21:48:

Well i actually am trying to use it for both, i play around in virtual dj and record it using adobe audition 2

Posted by Polt on Nov-26-2006 00:53:

quote:
Originally posted by leph555
Well i actually am trying to use it for both, i play around in virtual dj and record it using adobe audition 2

I see. This is where I step out of my technical comfort zone, as I am not sure if what I will say is accurate. Wait to do what I suggest, because someone may correct me. I think you need to do ASIO routing. Because you have a normal soundcard you will need to get a driver called ASIO4all (I think). Then you can route the inputs/outputs you your speakers, headphones, mixer, or whatever you and not hear the tracks unmixed.

Posted by andydavey on Nov-26-2006 17:12:

Describe what you mean by differently?

Posted by leph555 on Nov-26-2006 17:42:

Well I just hear the two songs playing normally together with no change in volume, and the use of eq's is not heard. So its like I am just playing two songs at the same time, overriding each other.