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Zlaught
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Registered: Feb 2011
Location: Florida, USA

a few questions

Sorry for these very basic questions but I'm having trouble finding an answer.

1. What is the standard procedure in turning off/on equipment? I couldn't really find any information on this so maybe it doesn't matter; but whenever I turn my monitors on/off they always make a click/pop noise. Recently I've been turning the volume to zero on my synth/drum machine before turning off my monitors when I'm done with a session, but I still get the click/pop when I turn off my monitors. I can't help but think this is bad for them. Is this normal or what should I be doing to prevent this.

2. The second question I have is about Audio Interfaces. My current setup is a Macbook, Logic Studio 9, NI Komplete 7, a external hard drive, a usb hub, Access Virus TI2 keyboard, Mackie MR5 monitors, and a TC Pilot. I need an audio interface because I just purchased a DSI Tempest.

I plan on ordering Komplete Audio 6 soon but would GREATLY appreciate it if someone explain to me how all of my equipment hook up. I know this is extremely basic but even after reading numerous AI articles I am having trouble wrapping my head around it all. My other concern is I have no idea what cables I need to buy for all this to be connected since for some reason (maybe its just so obvious/basic?) none of the articles I have read mention what cords/cables you need. My last question is if I purchased a stompbox such as eventide space, would i be plugging this directly into my synth or drummachine, or does this also connect to the audio interface.

Thanks for the help guys, I know this stuff is as basic as it gets but I'm really struggling with how this all works.

Apr-21-2012 00:50 United States

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J.L.
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Registered: Aug 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada

http://tweakheadz.com/all_about_cables.htm

This read might be useful.

Essentially, the audio interface goes into your mac as a usb, the tempest plugs into the input. I'm assuming it either uses RCA, XLR (microphone type cables), 1/4 inch TRS (has 2 rings), or 1/4 inch TS (has 1 ring)

I believe the komplete audio 6 uses a combo jack that accepts TRS or XLR (both are 3 pin connectors).

If anything, the interface will work with the tempest. It just depends if you have the cable for it.

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Zlaught
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Registered: Feb 2011
Location: Florida, USA

Thanks for the reply/link. Anyone have any insight on question 1.?

Apr-21-2012 22:40 United States

Evolve140
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Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Denver

how exactly are you turning off your monitors? the on off switch on the back of each monitor?

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Mel David
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Registered: Feb 2003
Location: Sydney

My Mackie's make a popping sound every time they automatically power off after inactivity. No damage after 10 years of it.

It's only for a split second. Not long enough to burn any voice coils or transistors.

The popping sound are capacitors from the amplifier section discharging, which is quite normal for powered speakers.

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Zlaught
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Registered: Feb 2011
Location: Florida, USA

quote:
Originally posted by Evolve140
how exactly are you turning off your monitors? the on off switch on the back of each monitor?

Yes, Should I be doing something different?

Apr-23-2012 07:39 United States

aquila
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Mayfair

quote:
Originally posted by Mel David
The popping sound are capacitors from the amplifier section discharging, which is quite normal for powered speakers.

This. It's fine.

However it's not a bad habit to make sure your monitors are the last to get switched on, and the first to be switched off just in case any other piece of equipment causes a major spike.

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johncannons1
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Registered: Feb 2009
Location: Sydney, Australia

Just on this topic. I have EMES monitors hooked into a firebox and when I turn everything on I get the pop. But as I turn the volume knob up on the fbox for the first or second time of each session I get some fierce crack sounds coming out. Any ideas?

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