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Rsimons · Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Posts: 8

I have been using my Kronos for sequencing for a few years now but I'm just now trying to record vocals with it. I have an art tube mp preamp and several different condense mics. I am running the mic into the preamp, then into the Kronos. I'm using the phantom power of course. I set up the track with the auto hdr feature. I can't hear anything, on the Kronos the levels don't move at all, but if I'm singing into the mic the overload warning comes up despite there being no movement on the meter in the Kronos. I don't understand what's going on. I tried plugging a cheap dynamic mic directly into the Kronos and didn't hear anything and, this time, did not get an overload warning. Can anybody help out? I'm very frustrated! Thanks a lot!

mikeyd · Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:39 am Post subject:

Did you set the track to L/R?

Rsimons · Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Posts: 8

Yes, I did. I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm knew to the audio part of this but I have done everything I can think of.

SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

Did you try to actually record some and play it back?

Mike Conway

Rsimons · Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Posts: 8

I did not actually record anything. I will try and do so as soon as possible. I'll also try to manually set the track up as suggested and see if that makes any difference.

Wagnergrad96 · Full Member Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Posts: 134

I record my vocals by plugging a mic directly into the Kronos input and it should just fine. Make sure that in the preferences, that the "audio input" box is checked red.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/523469/Korg-Kronos.html?page=102#manual

It seems minor, but if it's not checked, you will get levels, but hear nothing.

Rsimons · Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Posts: 8

Goodness, I'm either an idiot, or my Kronos is broken. I've tried everything I can think of and everything that was suggested here. I am running a preamp into the Kronos, using a condenser that needs phantom power. I have everything set up correctly, as far as I know. Using the auto setup or doing it manually makes no difference. I can't hear anything, the levels don't move. I am super, super bummed about this. I did record a couple audio tracks when I first got it. I used a crap mic and it worked. I tried plugging the same crap mic in now and nothing. Do I have a problem?

Mike Conway · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:29 am Post subject:

I'll make you a quick vid. Did you press the MIC/LINE button in, next to the actual input?

Rsimons · Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Posts: 8

Okay, I used a different garbage mic and I can hear myself outputting from the Korg. That's a huge relief. But when I hit record, I can't hear the metronome or the track playing back. I'm not sure what's going on there. I know I am a complete noob to this, but I really appreciate anybody's help with this. I guess, maybe, the preamp I have is not working properly. I don't know. Pretty simple device, not sure what I could be doing wrong with it. It's an ART Tube Mp Project Series. If anybody knows why I can't hear the track, or why the preamp isn't working, please chime in. I am trying to learn. I know it can be frustrating for new people to come on here and not know basic stuff, but any help is going to mean a lot to me. Thank you.

Rsimons · Joined: 03 Jun 2015 Posts: 8

Yes, I did set it to line, per the preamp instructions.

Mike Conway · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:45 am Post subject:

Okay, good. I did shoot the video (which shows many routing choices), so I'll post it after I get back from seeing WAR OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Very Happy