Turntable to Audio Interface Issue

[jeepz]

Hopefully i am just an idiot and there is a simple explanation/solution...

I have a Stanton T.9 USB, and a Roland Quad-Capture Interface.

When I plug in a 1/4 inch - rca cable to connect the two, the sound is fine minus the fact it is missing a lot of low-end (Bass is practically inaudible).

If I keep this cable to connect them, but pull out the 1/4 inch jack from the interface input, so that it is not completely plugged in, the low-end is there and fine, but there is now hiss/feedback.

Really annoying!! Anyone know why?

 

[Foggy]

Turntables need a pre amp that conforms to the RIAA specification .
All depends , some mixers have this , but quality is a question as there are many parts to a mixer .
Then there are stand alone pre amps , but do make sure they suit your turntable cartridge (there use to be at least two types , not sure now!) .
Here in UK :
Cambridge Audio AZUR 540P Black | MM Phono Pre Amp | Richer Sounds

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[jeepz]

Oh, I just assumed the pre-amp in the interface would do the equivalent. Thanks for the info! I will look into buying a seperate pre-amp for the TT.

 

[Foggy]

Sometimes it can be cheaper to get a used HiFi amp that has this built in .
Go for a good make that is low output power on the speaker side and the price will also be low (hopefully) .

 

[krushing]

Why don't you just use the USB connection?

 

[jeepz]

Why don't you just use the USB connection?

I have been using the USB connection when using a DAW to record the music into wav format, but I can't listen to it Real-Time by USB can I?

 

[krushing]

You're recording it in realtime, so you should be able to listen to it as well.

 

[jeepz]

Because it is recording in as a USB instrument, but I am listening to it real-time through the Audio Interface, which is my designated audio output.

I could enable monitoring within the DAW, but I prefer external monitoring as it affects recording vocals... plus I am looking for a way to listen without having to have my DAW on.

Sorry if I am not making sense, it makes sense in my mind haha!

 

[krushing]

No, you're making perfect sense. If you don't want to monitor through software, go for the preamp route by all means.

 

[jeepz]

Alright, thanks for taking the time to offer some guidance!

 

[Beats4Beats4Beats]

What Preamp did you get, and how does your setup look like now? Im wondering because i got the same interface and im looking to buy a turntable + preamp that works well with the quadcapture. Aint got much experience and is not educated in this area. So help from someone with the same interface is really appreciated.