Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-16, 13:54

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by jesolo

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I have 3 "permanent" PC's connected to the KVM switch with the 4th one available for testing purposes. I've been using it this way for quite some time now. Fortunately, all my PC's have PS/2 ports (even my 486), which makes it ideal for a KVM switch setup. If I had more time on my hands (and more …

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Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-16, 13:40

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by jesolo

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Just as a matter of interest. Why route your sound sources via this switcher and then via a mixer? Is it because you want to adjust bass/treble as well? Sorry, not that knowledgable with this. I have 4 MIDI modules which go into the 4 in 1: MT-32, CM-32L, SC-55 and MU80 With the 4 in 1 I could …

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Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-16, 12:55

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by jesolo

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Nope. I've run the MIDI modules through the 4 in 1, which then went into an analogue mixer, and then into speakers / line-in for recording. Couldn't notice any impact on audio quality. However, it was a cable spaghetti mess, so now I don't use the 4 in 1. I do use the analogue mixer but patch in …

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Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-16, 12:46

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by jesolo

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I have a few of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-in-1-AV-Audio-Video-Signal-Switcher-Splitter-Selector-Out-AV-RCA-Switch-Box-SN-/151752929549?hash=item23552df10d:g:EDAAAOSwDNdVrea9 For some reason, AV switches (with the third yellow plug) are cheaper / easier to find than switches for "just" …

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Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-15, 21:15

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by jesolo

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I'll pop in at my local music store to see what they have available but, the Rolls MX41b seems to be more or less what I'm looking for. It has both 1/4" & 1/8" inputs and outputs, which is perfect for what I want to use it for. Another alternative (after browsing a bit on the internet) is the Rolls …

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Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-15, 18:21

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by jesolo

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You could look at passive line splitters / mixers - they don't require power and take little space. I have an Art SplitMix 4 - does its job fine but it uses 6.35mm jacks so it requires adapters. I chose it over the Rolls MX41b because it was cheaper, and also because the MX41b has front mounted …

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Re: Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-15, 18:20

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by jesolo

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Essentially, I just want to route the sound output of al my PC's via one "central" point and, from that "central" point, route the sound output to the sound input of my desktop speakers. So, the switch that you referred to should do the trick. I just thought a basic mixer should do the trick, since …

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Some advice about hardware mixers

Posted on 2015-12-15, 17:25

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by jesolo

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I'm hoping that I'm using the correct terminology here. Basically, I have about 3 (and sometimes 4) PC's whose sound output I route through one set of desktop speakers (space limitations). The speaker set has two audio inputs. So, it minimises the hassel of me having to plug in and out the sound …

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Re: Capacitor replacement

Posted on 2015-12-15, 17:21

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by jesolo

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Definitely some useful information here. Not that I had to replace a capacitor yet but, when that day comes, I know where to come and look for some info 😀

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Re: What 486 motherboards do you recommend?

Posted on 2015-12-10, 11:08

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by jesolo

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I also like the Asus VL/I-486SV2GX4 (have one myself that is currently performing its duty as my main 486 rig with an AMD 486DX4-100). I also have the Asus PVI-486SP3 motherboard which has one VLB slot and PCI slots (apart from the standard ISA slots).

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Re: Mozart OTI601 and Aztec AZT2316R ISA sound cards

Posted on 2015-12-09, 14:10

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by jesolo

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Don't know much about the Mozart based sound card but the Aztech model you have is based on their third generation chipset and has very good Sound Blaster Pro II compatibility (it is also Windows Sound System compatible). Both cards have the original OPL3 chip on board. Unfortunately, none of these …

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Re: First Build, Overwhelmed by 98 patch/config options

Posted on 2015-12-07, 02:57

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by jesolo

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Great advice from KT7AGuy. I used to always use the latest Unofficial Service Pack 3.x but, for my needs, decided that the Unofficial Service Pack 2.1a is sufficient. I normally just install the Main Updates and the Windows 2000 colour scheme (personal preference). I have always used the USBSTACK. …

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Re: Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback and normal steering wheel - installation CD

Posted on 2015-12-04, 15:57

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by jesolo

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Yes, the second version (32MB) should be fine. Let me know once you've uploaded it.

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Re: Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback and normal steering wheel - installation CD

Posted on 2015-12-03, 19:39

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by jesolo

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b_rros wrote: Hi, try this link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/912999/MSSFF40.ZIP Thank you for the file. If anyone has an iso of the original installation cd, then that would be great.

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Re: Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback and normal steering wheel - installation CD

Posted on 2015-12-02, 20:17

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by jesolo

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Davros wrote: here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x6exq578p...a6eQxvhikgJaKa Can you check the link? Just getting a 404 error.

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Re: Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback and normal steering wheel - installation CD

Posted on 2015-12-02, 17:47

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by jesolo

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I have version 3.02 for Windows 9x/ME that I downloaded ages ago. Didn't know there was a version 4.0, for Windows XP. I will try and find it. Just curious as to what was on the original CD. I would think it included DirectX 7.0, the game controller software and perhaps a manual in pdf format? If …

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Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback and normal steering wheel - installation CD

Posted on 2015-12-02, 11:58

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by jesolo

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I recently acquired a Microsoft Force Feedback steering wheel (the USB version) and also have the normal one which I got from my cousin a few years back. The box mentions that software was included but, I never got a disk or CD with either one. Was there a CD or disk shipped with this?

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Re: Hardware mod for L1 cache support on Cyrix 486DLC/SXL CPUs

Posted on 2015-11-22, 15:46

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by jesolo

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That's a very interesting observation. I think now I would like to get a hold of a 486DLC for testing on my 386 board. (currenty my only DLC is part of a 286 upgrade module). Maybe it was wrong to assume 486DLC and 486SXL are completely interchangeable? It is wrong to assume that. The SXL is made …

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Re: What do you drive?

Posted on 2015-11-20, 23:17

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by jesolo

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This is what I drive now. Filename Front_right.jpg File size 239.2 KiB Views 2273 views File comment 2014 Mercedes Benz C180 Estate Makes a great family car (despite estates/station wagons not being very popular in South Africa). For some reason, I just never thought of myself as an "SUV guy". …

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Re: Orchid SoundWave 32 - What do you guys say?

Posted on 2015-11-14, 16:51

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by jesolo

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I must say I'm also very intrigued and would very much like to know if there were two "versions" of the Invision ROMs. I did some digging and came across this topic: http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=39415&p=384773&hilit=orchid+soundwave+32#p384773 Most of what we've discussed already is …

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