Output Gain

Shredder · Post by **Shredder** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:37 am

What's the best way to increase the TR88's overall output gain? When I record through an Echo Layla into Sonar on the PC, the volume isn't high enough--about -12. I'm getting a good preamp, but it only has 2 channels, and I plan to run the drum L and R in individual outputs 3 and 4 through the preamp and the rest of the tracks from the stereo 1 and 2 outs directly into the sound card's interface.

I could use the EQ to boost all 4 bands, and that works, but doesn't seem to be the optimal solution.

Any hints?

SpiralStatic · Post by **SpiralStatic** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:51 am

Try using the headphone output on the front-left side of the keyboard instead. That port has a much higher output, but you might need a splitter if you're normally using 2 mono cables with your current setup (the headphone jack is a single stereo output).

Shredder · Post by **Shredder** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:17 pm

What an innovative solution! I'll try that, and hope when I route the drums to 3 and 4 individual outs that they don't also show up in the main mix from the headphones. Thanks!

Wolfram1 · Post by **Wolfram1** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:34 am

What a coincidence...This is just happening to me, but problems started when I switched from my integrated sound card to a X-Fi Xtreme Gamer card. Line-in is now very low...even when I have all sliders up to the sky on the audio properties and on the TR's volume .

Fatalmasterpiece · Post by **Fatalmasterpiece** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:47 pm

I recommend disconnecting the TR and trying another instrument/mic to see if you still get the same gain problem. It may not be the TR but your setting.

lazerfist · Post by **lazerfist** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:44 am

SpiralStatic

sonaroid · Post by **sonaroid** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:05 pm

Shredder wrote:What's the best way to increase the TR88's overall output gain? When I record through an Echo Layla into Sonar on the PC, the volume isn't high enough--about -12. I'm getting a good preamp, but it only has 2 channels, and I plan to run the drum L and R in individual outputs 3 and 4 through the preamp and the rest of the tracks from the stereo 1 and 2 outs directly into the sound card's interface.

I could use the EQ to boost all 4 bands, and that works, but doesn't seem to be the optimal solution.

Any hints?

Check if your soundcard allows to switch between -10 and +4db input gain. It is possible to get higher signal. If this isn't enough, simply normalize audio in Sonar after recording. If you don't want to do destructive editing, adjust "Gain" slider.

Shredder · Post by **Shredder** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:43 pm

Good point, thanks! I don't remember if I checked that or not. I guess this issue is just part of the design of the TR88 and I have to do a work around.

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