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 Post subject: Sample volume too low
PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2016 5:51 pm 
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Hey guys, I recently copped a 404SX to try to move away from writing at the computer. Problem is, when I import samples into it they're so low in volume I have to max out my pre-amp gain to even be able to hear them properly. At that point if I apply any effects they're deafeningly loud. What gives? I've tried using a wide variety of normalized samples.


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 Post subject: Re: Sample volume too low
PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2016 3:05 pm 
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1.

How are you sampling? Microphone Line in, or the RCA inputs?

2.

When you are recording in the knob on the top right. Is that turned all the way to the right?

3.

What are you sampling from? Computer? Tape?

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 Post subject: Re: Sample volume too low
PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:08 pm 
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There is an internal gain staging function, page 39 of the manual. There is also an effect limiter that can tame some of the wild effects in the sp...if you're into that. RTFM!

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:25 am 
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I am also having the same problem at the moment.

Is it normal to sample straight in from a deck's RCA leads? I've got a 1210. I have assumed so as it has the static screw on the back of the SP, however I wouldn't be surprised if I need to use an amp before?

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:25 pm 
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tudormink wrote:
I am also having the same problem at the moment.

Is it normal to sample straight in from a deck's RCA leads? I've got a 1210. I have assumed so as it has the static screw on the back of the SP, however I wouldn't be surprised if I need to use an amp before?


yes you need an amp (or DJ Mixer with built in amp)

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 Post subject: Re: Sample volume too low
PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:39 pm 
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After posting that I immediately tried it through my hi-fi amp and boom - lovely loud sounds now.

Thanks anyway man!

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