[rem7]

Hello, I was wondering how loud do I have to set the volume on my soundcard for my amp to recieve?
I use to have my firewires410 headphone output maxed out and just control the volume with my amp. But when I do this I hear some crackling. So I decided to move the nob on the soundcard to the middle, I don't hear the crackle anymore. Is this where its supposed to be? I did some A/B tests, so I know the file itslef is not the problem.

setup:

FLAC >> foobar2000 >> ASIO >> Firewire410 >> RSA Hornet >> AKG k701s

 

[augustwest]

You should use, if possible, "line level" out. Then there won't be any volume setting issue. Then the amp will see the signal at the correct level by default.

- augustwest

 

[rem7]

yeah, when I use my ipod I use the lineout dock, and you don't have to worry about the volume. But on the soundcard there is a volume nob...

 

[Fitz]

You should really be using the line outs on the back of the 410, you'll need adapters or a cable that has two mono 1/4" plugs on one end, but it'll be much better than using the headphone out.

 

[rem7]

ah, ok. All right, I'll use the outs on the back. Thanks.