Mattube1983 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hey guys, So for months i have been trying to record via spdif dry signal with no luck, i guess due to my lack of knowledge in the area. Cut a long story short... What im wanting to do is record a wet signal and dry signal. Now the wet signal is coming out of a miced live amp so no need to worry about that but im also wanting to record the dry signal so later on i can mess around with what tones im happy with. The problem i have is using the spdif output on the pod, i can not for the life of me find enough information on what the right cable i need for it to connect to my audio interface. The pod has like an rca output for the spdif, and the audio interface i have doesnt have that as an input. Someone on a forum suggested using an rca to a 3.5 and plug straight into my mac. Nope that didnt work, after trying to find answers i think the user 'silverhead' said in someone elses post that you need an interface. I bought an interface but still having troubles. I then bought an RCA to XLR cable, now i finally have sound but its distorted and buzzy as hell. Either im still using the wrong cable or i need a convertor or some other thing to get rid of this mess sound that its making. This is the interface i have http://apogeedigital.com/products/quartet.php#inputsoutputs Please tell me what cable i need or anything to get this thing working . Also im using garageband if that makes any difference. Doing my head in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 well you need a regular digital spdif cable... RCA to RCA make sure that the pod is set to 44.1, as i'm pretty sure that's the only format that garageband will work in. (although that could just be the only format it will record analog to, not positive as i use logic x) i've done what you're trying to do many times.. my interface is a tascam us1800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattube1983 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the reply but the interface i have doesnt accept RCA :-( Would a convertor do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattube1983 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the reply but the interface i have doesnt accept RCA :-( Would a convertor do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've never seen a spdif connection that wasn't RCA, so i really just don't think its compatible with your interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattube1983 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yeah either RCA or optical, i have found this device which might be what i need but i want to make sure first before i buy.....again. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391236-REG/Hosa_Technology_ODL_276A_ODL_276A_Data_Link.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I do imagine that might do what you want... personally i'd put that money towards an interface that didn't need that box though.... although your interface looks like a nice one... it simply isn't meeting your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonyrat Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 When I wanted to do what you wanted, I went for a cheaper option. SPDIF to analog RCA. Obviously not the quality of digital to digital but surprisingly very acceptable. I did a search for digital to analog converters and got a cheap one from China about $20. So I went HD500 out digitally to unit and the RCA stereo out to 1/4" jacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattube1983 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Was thinking that but didn't really want to spend $250 +(AUD) for another interface. Looked at yours, it's a sweet one that I should of bought first. Ahwell. I ended buying that coaxial/optical thing cheap for $40(AUD) eBay. See how that goes, if doesn't work I'll be buying another interface. Thanx a lot for your help aswell Itappreciate a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Your interface doesn't input s/pdif.you have ADAT and a Apogee proprietySMUX. Just make sure if it is possible to select s/pdif on the ADAT in.? If so then you can use that Video RCA 75ohm cable and connect to the device that will convert it to toslink s/pdif. Actually there might be a converter RCA s/pdif to ADAT you could use. Other wise what you mention above a Dtgital o Analogue (DAC)Converter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattube1983 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Ahhh far out, I'm better off just buying another interface. Too much stuffing around. I guess I have learnt the hard way. Ahwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innovine Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Get an interface that supports spdif, don't bother with converters, they are generally of poor quality. FYI, the pods spdif output will stop working if you use the line6 link to a dt25 or dt50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattube1983 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thankyou for all your reply does anyone recommend a good yet basic interface that works with Mac(logic) thats not to expensive and ofcourse have s/pdif in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo_ing Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I had the same issue with my Toneport UX2. Maybe this... Both are RCA, but the left one is called BNC, and the right one is the so called RCA we know. I don't know if this is the solution. Besides, there are also BNC/RCA adaptors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NucleusX Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ideally you'd want an interface capable of 96khz sample rate. The POD goes this high, might aswell put it to use and pay the little extra for an interface that operates at that sampling rate. Personally, I can definitely hear the quality difference between 48khz and 96khz, think of future proofing too. The less AD/DA converters in-line, the better. Something like this perhaps ? http://www.roland.com/products/en/UA-5/ just a random find. Supports both SPDIF input and output @ 96khz Coaxial (RCA) and Optical (TosLink). MAC compatible drivers. As for your cable. All you need is a single RCA lead and a 1 dollar BNC adaptor at one end, Done. Cable quality isn't such a big issue with SPDIF as the signal is pure digital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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