Micron / Balanced Synth (Need help Tony !)

Diesel · 18th July 2006

Hey,

I'm about to get a Micron keyboard, and since the outputs are balanced I was wondering: What is the best way and type of cables used to plug a balanced keyboard to pro-tools ?
I assume there's no need for a D.I isn't it ?

Please let me know

ps: the studio where i'm tracking owns a lot of D.I., Neve and API pre-amps, and a nice AMS console.

Diesel

**TonyBelmont** · 19th July 2006

What up Diesel?

Technically you don't need to use a DI.. But, I would run it through the Neve's or API's to add some character. Especially if they're already there.

Diesel · 19th July 2006

Thanx Ton'

What about cables ? I know there's specific cables for balanced or unbalanced type ? how is called ? is it important ?

Diesel

**TonyBelmont** · 19th July 2006

What's the Micron have for outputs? XLR or TRS...

Relax · 20th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBelmont

What's the Micron have for outputs? XLR or TRS...

TRS

**TonyBelmont** · 20th July 2006

In that case, I would use a standard TS unbalanced 1/4" cable and hit the DI with that, then XLR-XLR to the Neve's, etc.

Or, you could run line in to the preamps using a TRS - XLR (male) cable.

I would try both ways and see which one sounds better to you.

Diesel · 22nd July 2006

thanx !

18th July 2006	#1
Diesel Gear Head Joined: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 54 Thread Starter	Micron / Balanced Synth (Need help Tony !) Hey, I'm about to get a Micron keyboard, and since the outputs are balanced I was wondering: What is the best way and type of cables used to plug a balanced keyboard to pro-tools ? I assume there's no need for a D.I isn't it ? Please let me know ps: the studio where i'm tracking owns a lot of D.I., Neve and API pre-amps, and a nice AMS console. Diesel __________________ Diesel "Guess What" - Keyshia Cole feat Jadakiss, Produced By Diesel

19th July 2006	#2
TonyBelmont Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 15,928	What up Diesel? Technically you don't need to use a DI.. But, I would run it through the Neve's or API's to add some character. Especially if they're already there. __________________ Tony Belmont We Sell Gear! High Profile Audio.....PluginDiscounts.com I may on occasion talk about some of the products I am a dealer for in my posts.. and that's OK! I sell them because I like them. Not vice versa. It's more fun to talk about things you know and love, then things you don't.

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TonyBelmont Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 15,928	In that case, I would use a standard TS unbalanced 1/4" cable and hit the DI with that, then XLR-XLR to the Neve's, etc. Or, you could run line in to the preamps using a TRS - XLR (male) cable. I would try both ways and see which one sounds better to you.

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Diesel Gear Head Joined: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 54 Thread Starter	thanx !