Sampling thru the RCA-pin S/PDIF on MPC1000

I really hate asking a question like this - and believe me... I've searched for the answer, I just need a real answer.

I'm using a Stanton STR8-80 turntable that has S/PDIF digital out. I'm looking into buying an MPC1000 this week and I need to know if I can just hook my Stanton straight into the MPC and sample my records - and then from there either sample on the MPC or move the file into software by way of USB.

I'm trying to avoid buying any pro-tools/m-audio interfaces because I don't like their hardware and this seems like the cheaper alternative.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Connections Record Input (L and R): jack x 2, balanced
Digital Input: RCA x 1, SPDIF
Stereo Output (L and R): jack x 2, unbalanced
Individual Outputs: jack x 4, unbalanced
Headphone Output: stereo jack x 1
Digital Output: RCA x 1, SPDIF
MMIDI: 2 x MIDI In and 2 x MIDI Out
USB: Device connector x 1 (Mass Storage Class support)
Footswitches: jack x 2


...Taken from akaipro.com


And no you won't need a pre-amp/mixer if that was gonna be your next question.

The 1Ks' cool.
Goodluck

I'll take that as a "yes". Is there anyone here who samples using this method and will I still be getting quality samples?

I've read on the Akai MPC1000 faq that it sounds weak and thin without a pre-amp - but my Stanton STR8-80 has one built in. I just want to make sure that it's going to sound as clean as it would if I were just going directly into a sound card w/ S/PDIF inputs.

"Akai MPC1000 faq that it sounds weak and thin without a pre-amp"

I would regard any "FAQ" as being suspicious that made a statement such as that without clarification. If you are going to sample from a turntable or through a microphone, then you have no choice but to use a pre-amp to get the input to a correct level. That has nothing to do with the MPC itself, but rather a fact of signal level.

What exactly is "weak and thin"? I consider anything weak and thin if it only 'cracks' the windows in the studio instead of shattering outright. But wouldn't that be more of a factor of the monitoring system than the "quality" of the DAC's in the particular system?

thisshould be just as good as going into your sound card digitally. don't worry mate.