can anyone tell me if the tascam US-1641 is worth getting
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Posted on Nov 27, 2007 04:42 am
Dematrix
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Does anyone have anything to say from experience on the Tascam US-1641?
I have just taken back a Lexicon Omega that was a total pile, of, well you know and the bloke in the shop showed me the Tascam. Before i get it though would really like a run down from someone that has, or has had one. Wasted so much time on the Omega and dont wanna go down that path again.
Basicly i suppose, what, if anything goes wrong with it and what would i be better off buying if its dodgey.
Cheers.
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Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Nov 27, 2007 10:41 am I assume you're talking about the rack mount version, not the desktop mixer/interface? I use the rack at work from time to time when we're over booked or doing small projects, it's a sturdy unit.
I'm not sure what you need it for or how many channels you'll be needing, but it is a lot of unit for the average recording hobbyist, so keep that in mind. Might be money better spent on a smaller, more useful-for-your-needs interface while keeping some green in your pocket.
But if you do need all 14 inputs, I suggest a patch bay if it's doomed to the rack, for sure.
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Nov 27, 2007 10:44 am PS- beware of Tascam customer support- it's non-existent. If you just need a simple interface, get a Line 6 Toneport UX-2. I've never heard anything but amazing stuff about them. 200$ US too
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 27, 2007 09:47 pm Ya, if you were looking at the Omega that Tascam is a huge jump. The Tascam gear is good for sure. But it can be a bit finicky at times. Hooking it up firewire can be hit or miss depending on the chip on your firewire input. USB 2.0 is much faster and more reliable at the moment. But as stated, you may want to look at something more user friendly if you don't really need all the inputs and outputs that the Tascam has.
Dematrixhttp://www.reverbnation.com/2ndgMember
Since: Nov 27, 2007
Nov 28, 2007 02:03 am Hi
Thanks for the reply.
the unit im talking about can be used with windows and a usb connection.
its is rack mounted dunno if we are talking about the same thing or not cause it is essentialy an interface. it does have 16 inputs i think. mostly xlr and some jack.
Heres a totally different question though. im hoping someone knows the answer.
bought some krk studio monitors and can hear big time computer noise through them, mouse noise the whole bit. man i have tried everything except have the computer and powerpack checked. different leads, powersockets,connections,usb ports, other Krk speakers, interfaces and tried the phones jack on the computer running a splitter lead obviously without an interface. the speaker output jacks are those "Neutrik" combo connectors. am i missing something???
i guess you could say im having real problems.
Hope someone can help.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 28, 2007 06:28 pm It could be any of several different things. But it sounds like you have hit on a few of them already.
But a couple of things here. You don't want to use a headphone output as it is far to low an output and would cause huge noise turning the speakers up to get any sound out of it.
What exactly are you using for the audio output into the KRK's? And did you buy Nuetrik cables made for the exact connection you need? Which model KRK speaker do you have as well? Some of this may hhelp figure out what is going on.
Dematrixhttp://www.reverbnation.com/2ndgMember
Since: Nov 27, 2007
Nov 28, 2007 07:08 pm hi
i hooked the lot up to another laptop last night and it completely stopped!
so since have taken the computer to the repairs place and they tried different battery packs which did nothing. so they said they are going to order the necessary parts to fix it.(i will believe it when i hear it.)
in regards to the neutrik connections, it also says they accomodate phone plugs, xlrs, and trs.
So here's hoping it will be rectified soon and lucky the computer is still under warranty.
Does anyone know my options in this situation? Im having to get fairly extensive repais on the computer which is obviously a factory defect. I would of thought that i should get new one straight away?
Dematrixhttp://www.reverbnation.com/2ndgMember
Since: Nov 27, 2007
Nov 28, 2007 07:27 pm oh ,also i was using a lexicon omega as the output for the krk v4's. the lexicon was also found to be faulty, even though it had nothing to do with the noise problems! unbeleiveable! i guess its hard to figure out a problem when nothing is working properly. i have since taken the offending lexicon back to shop and they tested it and it started going nutso, so they then tested a newy in the shop and that was doing the same thing but worse!
Told them i didnt want it or a new one for that matter and thats why my original question was about the tascam product. Sounds like it could be the go.
Im keen to record a full drum kit etc. so the inputs would be good and i guess necessary.
Jan 14, 2008 07:47 pm Hey I bought this Tascam 1641 that everyone is raving about and hooked it up to a Mac Pro with Logic Studio... I'm having some delay problems between the mics I use and the headphones. I have a mic plugged into the first mic pre and headphones into the 1/4" on the bottom right, and I"m getting about a 1/6 of a second delay. Its not horrible, but impossible to record with. Anyone have this problem or know who to ask about it? I"m assuming it is a software problem that I don't know how to fix. I'm a Proo Tools Native and just switching to Logic. Any help would be great!
Thanks,
J
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 14, 2008 09:50 pm That would be called latency. Poo Tools has it as well. There is a compensation for it that requires you to adjust the buffer between your interface and the software. You need to either open the Tascam control panel and adjust it there and you will also probably want to adjust it in the Logic Option, Audio section. It will either be refered to as a latency buffer or sample buffer.
Jan 15, 2008 01:36 pm Thanks for the tip, I'll see what I can do with that...
Apr 19, 2008 04:42 pm I just got the US1641 and am having the same problem. I just started monkeying about with the latency buffer but haven't seen improvement.
Everything starts fine, but then there's usually some interference and then I'm off by a half-second. It sucks. The manual suggests to lower the latency buffer (I did, which gave me more noise and still didn't fix the problem) - is that right?
Thanks for any help!
Dematrixhttp://www.reverbnation.com/2ndgMember
Since: Nov 27, 2007
Apr 19, 2008 08:33 pm make sure ya monitor button isnt on in your cubase project(little speaker button)in the track window.
use direct monitoring.
i can only remember mac settings for buffers but you can go too low with either and it will drop out.
when listening to playback, or for mixing, bump them back up again, then revert back to low buffs for rec.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 20, 2008 06:24 pm And lowering the buffer will cause more issues. To stop the noise and reduce jitter simply raise the buffer a little.
Jul 01, 2009 01:48 pm If anyone could help me with my us-1641 problems that'd be greatly appreciated
First off, had the interface for half a year now, and I got the cubase LE 4 disc with it, whatever!
I've been recording and attempting to record and it's been alright so far. In efforts to increase sound quality, I upped the sample rate to 88200 khz on cubase, and i had downloaded a new driver since the us-1641 driver is garbage. This driver i downloaded works, but only when i set my song's sample rate to 44.1 khz, whereas i set it to double that amount, and the song won't play when it's in 88.2, need some serious help with that one.
Secondly, any other us-1641 drivers that people have been doing good with?
Thanks for your time
Jul 01, 2009 02:12 pm in order to play back at 88.2 you have to record at that rate first....my guess is it could be a RAM issue or a cpu as that is very intensive on your hardware......honestly the difference isn't HUGE, it's just more detailed in the higher frequencies...i'd stick with 48k or 44.1....but that's just me.
Jul 01, 2009 02:19 pm I recorded in 88.2 khz, and alright, do you have examples of some of your recording you did in 48 or 44.1?
Jul 01, 2009 02:20 pm and when playing back my recording in 88.2 khz in 44.1 khz (thanks to the driver) my recordings were twice less the speed.
Jul 01, 2009 04:03 pm all of my recordings have been done in 44.1 (i have a few in my profile)
and yes if you are getting pitch and speed issues, you are playing back at a different rate then you recorded in......remember you must record AND play back in the same speed.
Dematrixhttp://www.reverbnation.com/2ndgMember
Since: Nov 27, 2007
Jul 01, 2009 08:06 pm i use the updated asio from the tascam site, works fine for me.
i always record 44.1. its working great with no hassles in the almost 2 years ive had the tascam. im not gonna change it thats for sure. ha ha ha. oh no, i aint going down that road.
