Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

On Oct 26, 2009, at 10:33 AM, Shawn Thorpe wrote:

> My first thought on item #1 is - is the DI box overkill? Have you
> tried connecting the computer's headphone out directly to your mixer?
> Some mixers even have special "tape-in" inputs that are designed for
> these types of signals. If it were my setup, I'd definitely give that
> a try.

I agree. I have never used a DI box for a computer output - always  
run directly into mixers and PA gear.

> And if you want iTunes to play through your Firewire gear, you
> should be able to go into the Sound pane of your System Preferences
> and change output from "built-in speakers" to the MOTU device.

My favorite solution is SoundSource, by Rogue Amoeba.  It's free, and  
just sits on the menubar next to your Ethernet icon, allowing you to  
very quickly change inputs and outputs throughout your system.

Gregory