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anonymous 18 December 2004

I have an AMEK tac magnum 36 channel console i just picked up, and the largest problem I have is that I cant find any online documentation like a users manuel, or anything Like that. so I will ask some questions I have here, and hope for the best.

#1 I am getting a crackling sound out of my recordings so far, so bad to the extent that I cant even use them, and it seems to have something to do with my PFL/AFL the level is always peaked with play back and it cannot be ajusted by anything, So I am thinking that I recorded with it to high. but I dont really understand it.

and come to think of it that is my only real problem, it has taken me about 3 weeks to get everything hooked up with trial and error. and no books, and before this I used a Roland 2480. so its quite a jump. if anymore info is needed maybe i can clear it up. just ask this is all I can offer as for my recording process...

Mic>In>BusOut>AlesisHD24>BusOut>LineIn>

then from the Alesis ( BTW crackling is on the track, not just in the monitors )

Alesis>MAC>protools>Toaster(burning software.)

And here is a picture from about 2 weeks ago.
This is before I put in the Bass Traps and Foam.

I will thank you now for all your help, Just reading over this forum, I have no doubt that you guys will be able too.

Derek

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Jeemy Sun, 12/19/2004 - 14:39

You haven't given us a place to start mate, there are about 400 variables that could be causing this!

Trial and error will be your quickest way. Start by bypassing the desk as its a complex unit. Record straight to protools using a cheap mic-pre. Record to hard disk, record to HD24.

When you find the crackle, eliminate it.

Hope that helps, sorry I couldn't do more,

J

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