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Mark Patrick
08-30-2003, 08:49 PM
A very strange audio observation in VT2

Signal-1 sent from JVC D9 VTR output (+4) recorded directly into Toaster Card input (-10), Balanced Cables.

Signal-2 (same segment) sent into Mackie input (-15 pad) and sent directly back out with unbalanced cables into the Toastercard (-10) input.

On Toaster playback, though both volumes read exactly the same, audio from signal 1 that went from my +4 deck directly into the Toastercard is Much Louder!

I even imported both signals into Sound Forge, again, both reading exactly the same on the meter, yet signal 1 is still
much louder. I just wonder how this could be?

It really goes to show how critical it is that we eventually get to use other pro audio cards that have +4 input.

tomahack
08-31-2003, 09:27 AM
Look like a phase cancellation problem. I would check your input and output cable from the Mackie.One of the cable must be inverted (ground to positive) thus cancelling most of the stereo signal.

I bet that swapping cables will do the trick.