digital distortion

I have a problem with my mpc, i bought it two days ago and now i was trying to sample in the analog mode. So, i used a cd player to play back the sample into the left side to get a l-mono recording. The problem is that i got this strange distortion. The problem stays no matter if i use a md, or computer output. So, does anybody know what this is or due i now have a excuse to kick the guys ass who sold me this.

thnx
g-o from illicit vibe

kick his a$$

ask questions later

Mr. Tracktastic wrote:I have a problem with my mpc, i bought it two days ago and now i was trying to sample in the analog mode. So, i used a cd player to play back the sample into the left side to get a l-mono recording. The problem is that i got this strange distortion. The problem stays no matter if i use a md, or computer output. So, does anybody know what this is or due i now have a excuse to kick the guys ass who sold me this.

thnx
g-o from illicit vibe

what's wrong with this question? if you are using a cd player why would you use analog mode and not digital?

cd players often have analog outputs. mine does, tho its broken so their not much use.

DFENS wrote:cd players often have analog outputs. mine does, tho its broken so their not much use.

ok, so forget what i said up there

plug into both channels. if you select mono L it will still give you a mono recording even if both are plugged in. don't know if that will fix your problem but worth a shot.

Check your cables and volume settings. If it's too loud it will distort.

TFunk13 wrote:Check your cables and volume settings. If it's too loud it will distort.

Right on! If it's a portable CD player with a volume control, that's the most common mistake. I've seen that happen since cassette adaptors for car stereos first hit the market. People with stock radios used to kill their speakers all the time.

allright i figured out the problem. Its because i do not have a pre amp in between the cd player and the 1000. so i need to get my mixer in between the thing and then it works. hopefully otherwise that jungarian bastard is dead.

and yes again, not all cd players have digi out puts.

goodlooking out

g-o from illicit vibe

Mr. Tracktastic wrote:allright i figured out the problem. Its because i do not have a pre amp in between the cd player and the 1000. so i need to get my mixer in between the thing and then it works. hopefully otherwise that jungarian bastard is dead.

and yes again, not all cd players have digi out puts.

goodlooking out

g-o from illicit vibe

just curious, does your cd player have digital outs?

Mr. Tracktastic wrote:allright i figured out the problem. Its because i do not have a pre amp in between the cd player and the 1000. so i need to get my mixer in between the thing and then it works. hopefully otherwise that jungarian bastard is dead.

You don't need a preamp. A CD player outputs at normal line level. It should just work. Check cables and level settings.

Try a different source, and different cables. If the problem stays you're fcked. Oh wait:

Mr. Tracktastic wrote:The problem stays no matter if i use a md, or computer output.

Time to pay the seller a little visit.

Just to be sure, describe the 'strange distortion'?

ok.. well i am confused like hell now but i will try the wires and all those things u guys said. If that stuff doesnt work i will post a picture of a guy with a broken mpc over his head.