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Ryu
28-02-2008, 02:25 PM
Hi!

Our set up consists of a Laptop, controlled by a numark total control and feeding into an external soundcard (Numark DJ I/O).

The I/O has a Microphone input, but only has a volume control.

Is there anyway I can fit some e.q type device between my Mic and I/O so I can level and eq the microphone?
UltraBeat Entertainment
28-02-2008, 02:39 PM
In Short Terms NO.
I don't think this is possiable to do with a microphone.
Ryu
28-02-2008, 02:40 PM
Really? There is simply no way around this problem at all!??

That only makes me more determined to fix it some way....
UltraBeat Entertainment
28-02-2008, 02:44 PM
Ryu the only way i can think of doing it is plugging the mic into your laptop and running it through one of the many DJ programs around.

If i remember correctly the Numark Total Control doesnt have a dedicated EQ for its mic input.
Ryu
28-02-2008, 02:52 PM
Thats correct spud. I do have an input for my laptop (its small jack, microphone is big jack) but aside from the jack problems, Is there a bit of quality sacrifice by running the Mic through the laptop?

Alternatively, what set up (using a laptop) would you have suggested to nip the Mic EQing problem in the bud?

Thanks for your help with this by the way ;o)
UltraBeat Entertainment
28-02-2008, 03:00 PM
I do have an input for my laptop (its small jack, microphone is big jack)

Adapters available.


Is there a bit of quality sacrifice by running the Mic through the laptop?

Yes. you probably will lose a bit but not sure how much. i have never tried this. this is something you will have to experiment with.


Alternatively, what set up (using a laptop) would you have suggested to nip the Mic EQing problem in the bud?


Try an ordinary CD mixer using phono jacks to connect to your laptop. Too be honest not sure depends on what you want.

But this would only work if you wanted laptop on a single channel and CD player or something on another.:confused:
Ryu
28-02-2008, 03:06 PM
...and with that would be unable to use the Total Control.... Hmmm...will have to get my thinking cap on....
UltraBeat Entertainment
28-02-2008, 03:09 PM
Or try talking to someone who uses the Total Control???

My knowledge on this product isn't very good but i'm sure there's others on this forum that can help.
Ryu
28-02-2008, 03:19 PM
All the same, thanks for your input Spud...

So....Total Control users??? Help a brother out please!
UltraBeat Entertainment
28-02-2008, 03:21 PM
No problem.. Happy to help:D