SP-555 problems with Sound Quality of Samples

[Andy_Nutritious]

I was recording samples from my laptop using the headphone out jack with a line in/out chord. It sounded horrible when I played the sample back through a p.a. I just realized that using the USB to record from the laptop to sp-555 produces better sound/less loss in sound quality. Is there a better way to transfer music from laptop to sampler in terms of keeping the sound quality in tact?

When playing live is there a better way to run the sampler to the P.A. beyond the red and white line out chord that ends with a quarter inch cable?


I'm new to this and would appreciate any help.
Thank You

[HxC]

Are you positive you have the proper audio cable to sample from your computer to your SP? It should be an 1/8" to RCA (iPod cable).
If you stick headphones in that same computer output do you hear good sound?

To a PA: You might want to get some high quality RCA to 1/4" cables- thick and shielded- like Monsters for instance. Remember it's unbalanced so the longer the run the more of a chance you'll get unwanted noise.
The best option is some short as possible RCAs to a stereo DIRECT BOX, then XLR out to the PA.

Make sense?

[Andy_Nutritious]

Thank you very much. I have another question.
What exactly does unbalanced mean?
Also, I am trying to connect my Alesis SR-16 drum machine to my Sp-555. The drum machine has two dual 1/4 outputs. Should I get a monster dual 1/4 to RCA cable for the best sound?
it has two aux 1/4 outs and two 1/4 (main left, main right) outputs. What configuration would be best?
Thanks a ton
andy

[ColeRockLee]

Why not post this in the Sp-555 section?

I answered your other question. Double posting kinda makes you look like needy ass noob.

[drewzle]

he's back, alright

noobs beware