Playing Music through MPC

Because I have my better speakers plugged into the MPC sometimes I just want to listen to music from my computer or even a podcast. I've used a mini jack to RCA lead to go from computer to the MPC (selecting Phono) but the audio is all distorted no matter what my record volume is on.

Mt guess is it's something to do with phono level? How can I achieve this? Line lievel doesn't seem to work.

Thanks in advance

Phono input is designed for phono signal, use the line input for line source

handthrow wrote:use the line input for line source

As you can probably tell I'm not too experienced. I tried line level but I don't get any level showing. Does anyone know the correct way to connect the computer to use as a listening source (I'm using sampler mode as I was assuming that's what would work but maybe that's wrong too.)

Oulipo wrote:Because I have my better speakers plugged into the MPC sometimes I just want to listen to music from my computer or even a podcast. I've used a mini jack to RCA lead to go from computer to the MPC (selecting Phono) but the audio is all distorted no matter what my record volume is on.

Mt guess is it's something to do with phono level? How can I achieve this? Line lievel doesn't seem to work.

Thanks in advance

Phono is only for turntables.
You want line level input.
3.5mm to 1/4" inputs.

Maybe your laptop‘s output level is too low. I‘d suggest turning said level to max and then check your MPC‘s input level again.

83dude wrote:Maybe your laptop‘s output level is too low. I‘d suggest turning said level to max and then check your MPC‘s input level again.

Damn it that did it. Embarrasing. I'm glad this is anonymous

Oulipo wrote:
Damn it that did it. Embarrasing. I'm glad this is anonymous

We have all been there.

Controller mode, then set a Akai sound driver in the preferences of your daw or your computer