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[Vaiyen]

will a stereo (big end) -mono (small end) converter work?
it's the only one Ranking has left.

 

[fibredrive]

with the diff brands, does it mean there is a discernible sonic quality difference?

 

[Vaiyen]

er..Shredcow?

 

[ShredCow]

will a stereo (big end) -mono (small end) converter work?
it's the only one Ranking has left.

All converters work, its just what you do you want it for?

If you are using it to connect your amps stereo line out to your pc input... then you got to get a piece that has a 1/4" plug (plug into amp) a 2-way 1/8" connector cable, and just plug that 2-way into the converter and the other end into your pc.

Note, i said IF the amp has a STEREO line out... if its Mono, get a mono to stereo converter...

 

[ShredCow]

with the diff brands, does it mean there is a discernible sonic quality difference?

Well... everything has a certain diff if you want to be anal abt it, or if you can really hear it...

 

[Vaiyen]

I am plugging my guitar into the GT2 straight into the amp.
So I guess I should use a mono-stereo?
enlighten pls.

 

[Mr_X]

hmmm, i've been using mono convertor, vaiyen i hijack abit hor, it have been quite soft, will it be louder if i used a stereo convertor instead?

 

[ShredCow]

I am plugging my guitar into the GT2 straight into the amp.
So I guess I should use a mono-stereo?
enlighten pls.

Correct, the GT2 is mono output. So use a mono to stereo.. Make sure you get it the right way and not the other way round!

 

[ShredCow]

hmmm, i've been using mono convertor, vaiyen i hijack abit hor, it have been quite soft, will it be louder if i used a stereo convertor instead?

Its been soft most prob because your output from amp/guitar/efx is mono... so you only hear output from the left channel. Stereo solves it.

If its not the case, check your volume on your PC loh...

 

[Vaiyen]

thanks man.

 

[ChanMin]

dude another bit of info. when you buy the convertors.. there will be like lines on the "tip" if im not wrong , 2 lines is for stereo , 1 line is for mono.

heard from the best denki guy.

 

[fibredrive]

with the diff brands, does it mean there is a discernible sonic quality difference?

Well... everything has a certain diff if you want to be anal abt it, or if you can really hear it...

no i am not being anal about it. i am asking a legit question. why u gotta be rude anyways?

 

[ShredCow]

? I'm sorry if I offended you. Really didn't mean anything negative with that comment. Please don't take it to heart.

 

[fibredrive]

okie we cool. sorry for jumping to conclusions to dude. peace. 8)

 

[Prataz]

hmmm, i've been using mono convertor, vaiyen i hijack abit hor, it have been quite soft, will it be louder if i used a stereo convertor instead?

Its been soft most prob because your output from amp/guitar/efx is mono... so you only hear output from the left channel. Stereo solves it.

If its not the case, check your volume on your PC loh...

Correct me if i am wrong as i never record using pedals direct to PC.

I think it maybe a mismatch of impedance? Usually PC Line-in is for CD player, Mixer-out, Keyboards out level. Guitar or Bass level is different, which is why you will experience either harshness or low level input.

In order to counter that, you can get a Multi Effect with Line-out option or a D.I into a Mixer haha

Sheesh sounds like I am repeating right?

Also there's no diff if you use a Mono or TRS (Stereo) Cable.

If your output is mono, then using mono is ok. Using stereo doesn't help much as Stereo cables are used mostly for P.A usage when u need TRS / stereo out frm effects to effects etc. to prevent signal loss or noise.

Also most input are made in a way that they can recognize a mono input and treat it as left / right. Unless you are really running stereo for effects like pin-pong delay etc. then Mono is the way to go =P

Just a tot, which I may be wrong. For input that are stereo, what will happen if we use a stereo cable when we have only a mono input, which is the left side?

will the following happen?

1) Cable and Input is smart enough to balance both side, making the output left and right

2) Cable and input is dumb. Recognized that it's a stereo cable and will be using it for stereo purpose. Since your signal is mono(left), you only get left side with sound and there's no sound on the right.


Cheers

 

[popeye]

Guitar->Guitarport->PC