The Logic Off Topic list

Peter Naugler wrote:


> I've noticed there is a lot of distortion coming from my speakers when
> I'm doing a mix in Logic but not in the headphones. I thought at first
> it was just something rattling but it is through the speakers. Although
> there is no clipping it sounds the same as clipping if I clip it
> intentionally. I'm using a Sony home theatre, 5 small speakers and a
> sub woofer. The headphones are attached to a TASCAM US-122 audio
> interface and not to the Sony. Is the Sony the wrong kind of audio
> equipment to use with Logic? It's only with Logic that I get the
> distortion.

Hey Peter,

It could be that your surround system is operating at a consumer level. 
I'm unfamiliar with your interface but you may need to buffer the audio 
level down before it gets to the surround speakers. I think they sell 
these devices at radio shack. They're used to go between +4 level 
professional operating systems and consumer level equipment which runs 
at at least -10.

Danny