if my audio interface has SPDIF i will use that but if not i use XLR cables both sound good
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The best thing is to try both.
I use a coaxial cable on the spdif output of my Kemper into the next device to avoid multiple digital to analogue to digital conversions. A cheapo phono cable works just as well as my fancypants coaxial digital cable leftover from the days of hifi separates.
Does it sound different in my rig ? No.
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I do my first steps into the Kemper world.... I have a Rack version.
I want to ask a simple short question (maybe a little silly).
The Kemper, how would it be better to connect it to my sound card?
With XLR cables L/R or with a simple thin cable s/pdif????
Thanks in advance!!
**is it also a good idea to put a tube pre-amp before the sound card or is it NOT needed in a Kemper?
Unfortunately there is no "right" answer, just preference.
I have only used XLR and it sounds great. I also would not bother with a tube pre amp because that is the point of the Kemper, therefore my advice is to just use XLR input.
Things to watch/be aware of:
1) XLR input usually can involve Mic pre amp. line level is better
2) ensure the output from the KPA is at least -12db, otherwise its too hot and will clip your inputs
3) The KPA can now use USB audio as another alternative.
1) XLR input usually can involve Mic pre amp. line level is better
what do you mean with this?is better to use TRS cables instead of XLR cables?
what do you mean with this?is better to use TRS cables instead of XLR cables?
Ideally you would use XLR>TRS cable if the interface doesn’t have the ability to select line level input for the XLR input
Ideally you would use XLR>TRS cable if the interface doesn’t have the ability to select line level input for the XLR input
im using XLR-TRS Cables to connect Kemper to my Apollo Twin.
im using XLR-TRS Cables to connect Kemper to my Apollo Twin.
Just had a look at the Apollo Twin manual. It looks like you can use regular XLR - XLR cables or XLR - TRS as the interface lets you select mic or line level manually.
Just had a look at the Apollo Twin manual. It looks like you can use regular XLR - XLR cables or XLR - TRS as the interface lets you select mic or line level manually.
yes i can select mic or line on the apollo twinbut to be honest i prefer to use spdif
yes i can select mic or line on the apollo twinbut to be honest i prefer to use spdif
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The only reason I don’t use SPDIF more often is that I have an old Power Head which can only use SPDIF if it is set to Master. I can’t be bothered with the switching between the KPA and my interface as the master so I just leave analog cables connected all the time these days.
