problems with POD 2.0

[Thoraby]

Whenever i plug my POD into the line in of my soundcard and record something, I get signal drops and highs. Most of the time the signal will be very low when I start recording and then increase to full as the recording progresses.

This does not happen when I play the POD through my amp. This does also not happen when i record something with a mic through the computer.

Anyone had similar experiences and know how to fix it?

Thanx a mil
/Thor

[Twisteramps]

try swapping the cable you're using from the pod to the PC - sounds like that could be the issue, or it could be the line input, since you said it doesn't happen with a microphone.

Pete

[Thoraby]

try swapping the cable you're using from the pod to the PC - sounds like that could be the issue, or it could be the line input, since you said it doesn't happen with a microphone.

Pete

it ain't the cable. i tried another one. but if it's the line input it means that the soundcard is fucked. and the soundcard is built into the motherboard. that ain't no good.

[lerxstcat]

Maybe you just need to shoot a little contact cleaner into the line input and plug and unplug the cable several times to clean it. It may be oxidized. If that doesn't work, yeah, sounds like a problem.

If that's the case, mic the amp with the POD running into it. Not optimum, but it'll work.

[Spivonious]

Yeah, since it records fine with a microphone it must be something in the connection between the POD and the soundcard. What output are you using from the POD? I use the "Left" output in direct mode. I've never used the headphone output, but it might make a difference. Also, try using a different 1/4" to 1/8" converter.

[Thoraby]

Yeah, since it records fine with a microphone it must be something in the connection between the POD and the soundcard. What output are you using from the POD? I use the "Left" output in direct mode. I've never used the headphone output, but it might make a difference. Also, try using a different 1/4" to 1/8" converter.

I also use the left output. Good point about the 1/4" to 1/8" converter, I'll grab a new one and see if that'll help.

But aren't there any settings in the computer that might be the problem? Like "volume swell option" or something?

[Newc]

There's no Volume Swell option. For a built-in sound card, I seriously doubt it has any sort of Compression either.

Rather than chaining 1/4" to 1/8" adaptors which weigh down the fragile (cheap) components of a sound card, hit the i-Pod accessory rack and get a cable that has stereo 1/8" plugs on either end. They're lightweight and won't stress the card's connector.

Or get a real soundcard like a SoundBlaster. Those "built-in" AC-97 things are like the pots on a Jackson import - just good enough to get you started, but if you intend to use it you're going to want to upgrade it.

[fr0sty]

You should be able to disable the sound card on your motherboard then install another one. Depending on what you want, sounds don't have to cost a lot.

it ain't the cable. i tried another one. but if it's the line input it means that the soundcard is fucked. and the soundcard is built into the motherboard. that ain't no good.

[Thoraby]

I actually had a Sound Blaster card, but I fried it when I sent a too strong signal through the line in. It was awesome - not.