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Topic: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

Hello,

it`s my first post and after working long time in studio(s) I am really not quiet sure if I will blame because of a little thing that I did`nt see at all. I have the following problem that I don`t understand:

I use Cubase as DAW. When I set the channel and master in Cubase to 0db I will get an distorted output signal when I use 0db in Playback and Output Channels in TotalMix Software. I have to go down 7-10 db (!) in Playback or Output Channel to get a clean signal. So metering with RME tools isn`t possible.
I checked the settings (hardware / software outputs) - even with 2 friends of mine, which are audio engineers, too. Can not detect any fault.

Maybe I have a total black out and can`t see any easy thing I did understand wrong - but if so, please let me know all your thoughts...

Many thanks!!!

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

Probably the classic, both output and control room set to the same output pair...
(Check VST connections)

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

vinark wrote:

Probably the classic, both output and control room set to the same output pair...
(Check VST connections)

thanks for fast answer. I don`t use Control Room, because I have a Mackie Big Knob as Controller. So I only use main outputs ( AN 1/2 ) and for the recording chain the headphone Outs ( which are routed to AN7/8).

I also found this old article with same thoughts (in german) which sounds similar. But to be honest: I don´t really understand how they solved the problem - without use of Control Room...

http://recording.de/Community/Forum/Seq … 85641.html

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

Is that only with Cubase - tried other software? Tried to reset TotalMix (ctrl-click preset 1)?

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

MC wrote:

Is that only with Cubase - tried other software? Tried to reset TotalMix (ctrl-click preset 1)?

Yes, checked with Garage Band, same priblem. Also made a reset...

But: I now used -10db output gain, and it's ok. But I cannot understand this: I have no doubled output pair, no control room, no other plugin between.

Any idea? I ever used studio level of +4 - , even with my older interfaces...

Thanks for your help!

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

The only relevant information is where are the outputs of the FF 800 connected to now and which sensitivity do those inputs have. If -10 works then it looks like there is no real problem...

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

MC wrote:

The only relevant information is where are the outputs of the FF 800 connected to now and which sensitivity do those inputs have. If -10 works then it looks like there is no real problem...

Thank for fast reply!

The physical outputs of the FF are simply routed directly to a Mackie Big Knob Monitor Controller ( Input setting at +4) and there the used ADAM P22A Monitors ).
With +4 setting I can hear that distortion but inputs of the mackie are showing no overload, as outputs of Totalmix do same: showing no output overload.

Thats why I wonder...

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

What cabling between those? You could try the FF outputs directly to something different just to check for distortion.

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Re: FF 800 / Totalmix Output Problem

MC wrote:

What cabling between those? You could try the FF outputs directly to something different just to check for distortion.

I use Vovox Cables, and already checked cables before. But: problem is fixed now:

I flashed the FF again and got same problem first. then I switched to -10 again. After that I wanted to try another config and did set the output level back to +4. Suddenly it works fine. I really don't understand why, but all is ok now! :-)

Thanks for your help!