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| − | This lab has a MOTU 828mk3 audio Interface which has multiple inputs and outputs. Unfortunately, the order and labeling of the inputs and outputs in the audio applications can be confusing. | + | This lab has a '''MOTU 828mk3''' audio Interface which has multiple inputs and outputs. Unfortunately, the order and labeling of the inputs and outputs in the audio applications can be confusing. |
== Inputs == | == Inputs == | ||
| − | * There are two XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs on the front. | + | * There are two '''XLR/1/4"''' mic/instrument inputs on the front. |
** Microphones can be connected to theses inputs with XLR cables. | ** Microphones can be connected to theses inputs with XLR cables. | ||
** Guitars can be connected with 1/4" cables. | ** Guitars can be connected with 1/4" cables. | ||
** Each input has: | ** Each input has: | ||
| − | *** Trim control knob for setting levels | + | *** '''Trim''' control knob for setting levels |
| − | *** Pad for reducing | + | *** '''Pad''' for reducing input levels |
* There are eight 1/4" line level inputs on the back. | * There are eight 1/4" line level inputs on the back. | ||
| − | ** Inputs 1 and 2 are connected to the patchbay. | + | ** '''Inputs 1 and 2''' are connected to the patchbay. |
| − | ** The main outputs of the mixer are connected directly to inputs 3 and 4. | + | ** The '''main outputs''' of the mixer are connected directly to inputs 3 and 4. |
** The other inputs are not being used. | ** The other inputs are not being used. | ||
** Do not connect or disconnect cables on the back. | ** Do not connect or disconnect cables on the back. | ||
== Outputs == | == Outputs == | ||
| − | * There are two XLR Main outputs on the back. | + | * There are two XLR '''Main outputs''' on the back. |
** Theses are connected directly to the '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume box input A'''. | ** Theses are connected directly to the '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume box input A'''. | ||
* There are eight 1/4" line level outputs on the back. | * There are eight 1/4" line level outputs on the back. | ||
| − | ** Outputs 1 and 2 are connected to the patchbay. | + | ** '''Outputs 1''' and '''2''' are connected to the patchbay. |
** The other outputs are not being used. | ** The other outputs are not being used. | ||
** Do not connect or disconnect cables on the back. | ** Do not connect or disconnect cables on the back. | ||
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=== Inputs === | === Inputs === | ||
| − | * Mic/Instrument inputs come before the line inputs. | + | * '''Mic/Instrument''' inputs come before the line inputs. |
* This makes the numbering of the analog inputs confusing. | * This makes the numbering of the analog inputs confusing. | ||
** For example analog input 1 is input 3. | ** For example analog input 1 is input 3. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |MOTU Inputs | + | |'''MOTU Inputs''' |
| − | |Software | + | |'''Software Labe'''l |
|- | |- | ||
|Mic/Instrument 1 | |Mic/Instrument 1 | ||
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=== Outputs === | === Outputs === | ||
| − | * The Main outputs | + | * The '''Main''' outputs come before the line outputs. |
* This makes the numbering of the analog outputs confusing. | * This makes the numbering of the analog outputs confusing. | ||
**For example analog output 1 is output 3. | **For example analog output 1 is output 3. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |MOTU Outputs | + | |'''MOTU Outputs''' |
| − | |Software Label | + | |'''Software Label''' |
|- | |- | ||
|Main Out 1 | |Main Out 1 | ||
Revision as of 10:13, 20 April 2023
This lab has a MOTU 828mk3 audio Interface which has multiple inputs and outputs. Unfortunately, the order and labeling of the inputs and outputs in the audio applications can be confusing.
Contents
Inputs
- There are two XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs on the front.
- Microphones can be connected to theses inputs with XLR cables.
- Guitars can be connected with 1/4" cables.
- Each input has:
- Trim control knob for setting levels
- Pad for reducing input levels
- There are eight 1/4" line level inputs on the back.
- Inputs 1 and 2 are connected to the patchbay.
- The main outputs of the mixer are connected directly to inputs 3 and 4.
- The other inputs are not being used.
- Do not connect or disconnect cables on the back.
Outputs
- There are two XLR Main outputs on the back.
- Theses are connected directly to the Mackie Big Knob volume box input A.
- There are eight 1/4" line level outputs on the back.
- Outputs 1 and 2 are connected to the patchbay.
- The other outputs are not being used.
- Do not connect or disconnect cables on the back.
Labeling
- The various audio applications may refer to the inputs and outputs with slightly different names.
- We have tried to set the preferences to meaningful names but sometimes they may revert back to the default names.
Inputs
- Mic/Instrument inputs come before the line inputs.
- This makes the numbering of the analog inputs confusing.
- For example analog input 1 is input 3.
| MOTU Inputs | Software Label |
| Mic/Instrument 1 | Input 1 |
| Mic/Instrument 2 | Input 2 |
| Line 1 | Input 3 |
| Line 2 | Input 4 |
| Line 3 | Input 5 |
| Line 4 | Input 6 |
Outputs
- The Main outputs come before the line outputs.
- This makes the numbering of the analog outputs confusing.
- For example analog output 1 is output 3.
| MOTU Outputs | Software Label |
| Main Out 1 | Output 1 |
| Main Out 2 | Output 2 |
| Line 1 | Output 3 |
| Line 2 | Output 4 |
