CT4760 Four Track Recording

goose2 · Dec 15, 2006, 12:50 PM

Hi.

I have a CT4760 sound card and am using cubse SX3. Is there a certain set up that would allow me to record 4 mono tracks simultaneously? Or is it possible to make the front and rear outputs into inputs to make four stereo inputs?

I just want to record four mics at the same time onto four sperate tracks. Is this possible in any way?

I also have a Live Drive 2

Many thanks.

Maddogg6 · Dec 15, 2006, 04:31 PM

Assuming the LD2 works on your card (I thought it was for A2/A4, not SBLives, but..??)

the live drive 2 has 4 mono analog ins, so... in the KX DSP, these signals are present on 'prolog' or 'profx/SRC' plugins - called 'Line / Mic 2' and 'Aux 2'.
Of course theres the AC97 based input 'Line In' - which gets mixed with all other ac97 based inputs (mic, CD, aux etc..) - but the LD2 inputs will use a better quality codec compared to AC97 based - so use those LD2 inputs first.

So yes its possible (6 mono actually) - but you'll need to convert mic > line for the aux 2. Just connect those prolog pins to ASIO inputs in KX DSP (and to a physical output for monitoring too) - then select those ASIO channels on the tracks in cubase to record.

goose2 · Dec 15, 2006, 05:20 PM

Hi.

Thanks for that. Iv'e set up the dsp and asio so ive got four mono tracks in cubase. Now i need to work out how to get two dynamic and 2 condensors which require phantom power into the pc, any ideas? Should i use a preamp?

Thanks

Maddogg6 · Dec 15, 2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by goose2

Hi.

Thanks for that. Iv'e set up the dsp and asio so ive got four mono tracks in cubase. Now i need to work out how to get two dynamic and 2 condensors which require phantom power into the pc, any ideas? Should i use a preamp?

Thanks

Yup you need a preamp - or a 4-bus mixer w/ phantom power, or a home made mic preamp w/ phantom power...or ...

I also suggest a mic preamp for the dynamics as well - the one on the LD2 isnt great. And It *may* not be stereo when used as a mic input .. ?? - Seems to me its mono sent on both left and right - when the input sensitivity adjust is 'ON' (not clicked to off postion - AKA 'MIC' mode)

**dj_stick** · Dec 15, 2006, 11:54 PM

maddog - any drive labelled "Live! Drive" was designed for the Soundblaster Live!

, that includes Live! Drive, Live! Drive 2, Live! Drive IR

The audigy cards have their own Audigy Drive (The original Audigy Drive was just a rebadged Live! Drive IR)

a preamp is definately needed, one with phantom power. A maddog suggested a mixer would definately be useful, but you can actually pick up discrete pre-amps quite cheaply. I have a 4 channel mic pre i picked up for about AU$99 - which seems perfect for your needs, it was the SM Pro Audio PR4V.

Doug W · Dec 16, 2006, 01:15 AM

Well I am a little confused, How do you get the extra inputs from the SBLive. Does the Live Drive have a DAC/ADC built in?

Russ · Dec 16, 2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug W

Well I am a little confused, How do you get the extra inputs from the SBLive. Does the Live Drive have a DAC/ADC built in?

From the kX Guide for Beginners (the section about 'prolog'):

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Note that the LiveDrive uses high-quality ADC (analog to digital converters) which are generally superior to AC-97 codecs...

Maddogg6 · Dec 16, 2006, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

maddog - any drive labelled "Live! Drive" was designed for the Soundblaster Live!

, that includes Live! Drive, Live! Drive 2, Live! Drive IR

Ah , ok good to know - I thought it was possible the LD2 was for 10K2 - LD was for 10K1 - and I never heard of the IR one before... so - I put the disclaimer, not knowing if it was some unrelated HW mod project or something...

Dec 15, 2006, 12:50 PM	#1
goose2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	CT4760 Four Track Recording Hi. I have a CT4760 sound card and am using cubse SX3. Is there a certain set up that would allow me to record 4 mono tracks simultaneously? Or is it possible to make the front and rear outputs into inputs to make four stereo inputs? I just want to record four mics at the same time onto four sperate tracks. Is this possible in any way? I also have a Live Drive 2 Many thanks. Last edited by goose2; Dec 15, 2006 at 01:29 PM.

Dec 15, 2006, 04:31 PM	#2
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 50	Assuming the LD2 works on your card (I thought it was for A2/A4, not SBLives, but..??) the live drive 2 has 4 mono analog ins, so... in the KX DSP, these signals are present on 'prolog' or 'profx/SRC' plugins - called 'Line / Mic 2' and 'Aux 2'. Of course theres the AC97 based input 'Line In' - which gets mixed with all other ac97 based inputs (mic, CD, aux etc..) - but the LD2 inputs will use a better quality codec compared to AC97 based - so use those LD2 inputs first. So yes its possible (6 mono actually) - but you'll need to convert mic > line for the aux 2. Just connect those prolog pins to ASIO inputs in KX DSP (and to a physical output for monitoring too) - then select those ASIO channels on the tracks in cubase to record.

Dec 15, 2006, 05:20 PM	Thread Starter #3
goose2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Hi. Thanks for that. Iv'e set up the dsp and asio so ive got four mono tracks in cubase. Now i need to work out how to get two dynamic and 2 condensors which require phantom power into the pc, any ideas? Should i use a preamp? Thanks

Dec 16, 2006, 01:15 AM	#6
Doug W HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Montevideo, MN USA Posts: 973 Rep Power: 0	Well I am a little confused, How do you get the extra inputs from the SBLive. Does the Live Drive have a DAC/ADC built in?