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Topic: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix. I plugged in my electric guitar to the instrument input and when I play the light goes on on the ffw800, but in my total mix it there is no response it works when I plug it into the inputs in the back but those wont have preamps and they sound really quiet. Also I was watching youtube videos and when I looked at other peoples total mix theirs looked the same but when they clicked on the toolbar on the inputs they have an 48v and instrument selection, I do not. My drivers are the latest, please help.

2 Reply by waedi (edited by waedi 2024-07-23 00:34:23)

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

48v phantompower for Kondenser microphones can be switched on by a button in Totalmix in newer Interfaces.
Older interfaces like the Fireface 800 has this option not in Totalmix but in the driver settings Fireface Settings dialog.
What is your cable ?
An XLR to TRS cable will not work as most guitars can only work with a TS plug.

Set the input reference level :

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

im using an 1/4th inch with my guitar. How do I get to the driver setting again?

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

Okay I found my fire face settings phantom power was already turned on for all of them.

5 Reply by maggie33 (edited by maggie33 2024-07-23 00:38:58)

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

See chapter 15.1 in your manual:
Open your Fireface Settings App, and switch in the  Dropdown Box for Input 1 to Front or Both. And adjust the other settings respectively.

Edit: Huch! In 5 Minutes multiple posts for this, while checking the manual.... Seems i was to late to the party ;-)

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

gabeschlott wrote:

Okay I found my fire face settings phantom power was already turned on for all of them.

Switch off ! Switch on only when the condenser mic is conected.

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

Thank you guys so much! this is my dad's old interface and it means a lot to get it up and running. Everything works now appreciate it guys!

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

Glad you can work
Come back whenever the user manual not serves the solution immediately.

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Re: My ffw800 wont send inst input to total mix.

Would be interesting to know, what you changed as it works now...

Chapter 21.3 Instrument... Describes very detailed, what the Instrument 1 in the Front is designed for.

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