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18i8 no sound fr rear inputs

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Topic 18i8 no sound fr rear inputs
the mix control meters are moving but I can't hear anything...am I missing something? thanks.
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Yes... Additional information like a screen image of the mixer.
Btw what do you like to hear? And where?

Sonething luke i have a source at input 3 and don't hear it in my daw or main monitors..

Sorry with this post you can't expect any anwers but only more questions.

- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

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Thanks Angelie I think I've got it fixed. I changed the settings in Windows 7 sound options to allow applications to take exclusive control & that seems to work.
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Thank you for your feedback. This could help other people too :)

- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

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Yes, if you're still having any issues, you can restore your factory defaults in Mix Control. This will take Mix Control routing back to a state which should give you 'normal' signal through your outputs. As mentioned by Angelie, you can then modify your your output routing using Mix Control. Restoring factory defaults will also ensure that you haven't accidentally muted your outputs in the Monitor Preset section to the right of Mix Control.

Let us know how you get on.

Simon // Focusrite Technical Support
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Thanks Simon. I think I saved one of my settings to the default file. should I restore to default & then save that to the default file so it really is the default file?
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Hi Paresh,

If you choose File> Clear All Settings, and then choose File> Restore Factory Defaults, this will bring your 18i8 back to its original factory state.

If you go to File> Save To Hardware, this is the state that your 18i8 will be in everytime it is connected and powered on (as well as standalone); regardless of what changes are previously made.

If you would like to save a particular MixControl template, I would recommend saving a "snapshot" that you can load when you are ready.

This can be done by going to File> Save ... and saving the current snapshot!

I hope this helps!

Best,
David // Focusrite Technical Support
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OK thanks I did that. why do I get a slapback echo in one channel with the computer on & normal so8und when it's off? It happens just speaking into the mic but not using a DAW.
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I think your mic channel is set to a direct output of your monitors. When talking you will hear it straight from the monitors which is in return picked up by your mic.

Check your softmix again and take a look at your output 1/2 or your mic input.

Can you post an image of your softmix?
Then we can help you even better :-D


- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

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Thank you Angelie. I hate to be dense but I have the screenshot but don't see a way to enclose it?
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You can upload it to tinypic.com
They provide you a link after upload which you can post here on the board.

Edit:

I just noticed they also provide links for boards like this.
Choose / copy the url which says: img] AND past it here

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

[ Post last edited on 01/24/2015 at 13:41:03 ]

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Thank you for your kind help Angelie: http://tinypic.com/r/24ybvyg/8
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No problem...

Ok here we go :
When using daw the routing of the daw is used. So if you for example route your mic track to output 1 it goes directly to output one and does not use the softmixer.

In your case you plugged your mic in channel 1. ThIs channel is been setup as mix in the softmix. Now i noticed you selected this mix to your main output so you can hear it right?

What is happening :

Your mic signal goes in to the softmix is been routed to your speakers.
The speakers generate a copy of your voice.
Sound moves fast.
So your mic is not only picking up your voice but also the sound of your speakers.
This process keeps repeating until you hear a high pitched tone. ( acoustic feedback)

Now it is time to mention that when recording you don't need the softmixer. This is mixer is usefull for stand- alone mode or special tricks.

How to prevent:

If recording just set the mix to your headphones and disconnect your softmix from your main speakers.

Setting:

Output1/2 --> daw { you can hear your daw stereo mix over your speakers.}

Headphones -> mix1 { like you have now }

Your daw records your input always if set right. Listen to your self over headphones.

If you like to sing or play with your daw:

Make a daw mix beside your vox Track.
Then you hear your daw and tour voice over headphones and daw only over your main speakers.

Perheaps it is to much information or maybe i did not explain well. Just ask. Then i will post images with it.

I know the softmixer / daw combination is a bit tricky at first.

- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

[ Post last edited on 01/24/2015 at 23:51:55 ]

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Angelie - thanks again...I'm not getting it. If you have pix, that wd be a big help. Re feedback, my speakers are muted - I'm only using headphones. I set the routing preset to daw, but no change.
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Don't worry.
I will try to make some images today.

One question:
what kind of daw do you use and one which type of computer?

- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

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I use cakewalk Sonar & Win 7 on a dell laptop. I also notice the mic comes through on the DAW but not the guitar on inputs 5&6.
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A quick way to test if the 'slap-back' echo issue is simply your routing, is to change the routing preset in Mix Control from Ultra Low Latency (how you have it now), to DAW Tracking. In this mode, you will need to ensure that you have input monitoring engaged on your DAW channel.
Essentially, if using the Ultra Low Latency mode within Mix Control, you will want to turn your DAW Input Monitoring for that channel off, otherwise you're hearing two input signals, one of which is effected by latency, which creates a slight delay, and so the slapback type effect.

Hope this helps, let us know how you get on.
Simon // Focusrite Technical Support
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I noticed some thing else.

You said your gitar does not show up on the channels.
If you like to plugin a gitar directly you will need ports 1 and 2 on the frontpanel.
They have an instrument function.

I have no idea how you connected your gitar but if you use extra effects which output line signal they should be visible on the other inputs.
Perhaps also a routing mistake

- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...

[ Post last edited on 01/30/2015 at 23:59:36 ]

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Thank you all for advice. I seem to have a resolution by downloading the latest beta mix control & the echo has disappeared. i have no idea why.
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Weird but i'm glad it is working now...
Enjoy recording.


- Angelie

It's not about what you got to use ....    but how you use what you got...