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Hi guys, I've got a feeling that this is a software issue, but just wanted to check.

I have the maya 44 usb connected to my external mixer (in 2 channel mixer mode in sound setup) using the asio driver.

What I want to do though is to record from one of the unused inputs on the maya so I can burn cd's of my mix.

When I go to the recording config screen, I select the "line in" option and choose maya from the list, but nothing happens when I actually try to record.

I know the inputs on the soundcard work because I've tried using time code cds before and I didn't have any problems with that.

Anybody know what's going on!?
 
geposted Sun 30 Nov 08 @ 3:50 am
You can't record through the Maya's inputs. You are going to have to use some other recording method ... a second laptop, direct to a CD Recorder, etc.
 
Andy,

Look at this post which I helped on, for a simple work around.

 
Thanks for the input guys. I've tried recording to the laptop input, but i get a massive buzzing noise and it sounds crap because it's a mic input not a line level input.

Now that you've confirmed that I can't record using the maya, I'll look at another sound card.

I've seen this

http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR217649

Has anyone tried this? Obviously it won't be great quality, but I'd be happy with just no buzzing noise!

When I've got the cash, I think I'm gonna upgrade to a presonus firebox anyway, so that sould give me more options.
 
Try to hook up your Mixer Out to LINE IN of your computer
 
And why he CAN´T use the line in on the ESI´s Maya?

Tecnically its posible.

Mine is the ESI´s U46SE, and has a software called direct wire, wich is capable of making internal bridges, for example, to record directly from the mix out without using bridging cables on the soundcard...So as the soundcard is able to do this, is also capable to record from the line in while playing in the line out, isn´t it?

I´m just curious about it, becouse maybe one day I will record the gig.
 
Because it's a laptop it doesn't have a line in socket, only a mic input, and like I say there's some issues there. Thanks though.
 
I understand andytaylor125!
I'm sure you can fix that problem without changing your sound card.

Did you try to hook up the GROUND of your mixer to GROUND of your computer??

Or maybe you need to eliminate the GROUND connection from your plug.

High noise can depend on that as well!!
 
Javichu1984 wrote :
And why he CAN´T use the line in on the ESI´s Maya?

Tecnically its posible.

Mine is the ESI´s U46SE, and has a software called direct wire, wich is capable of making internal bridges, for example, to record directly from the mix out without using bridging cables on the soundcard...So as the soundcard is able to do this, is also capable to record from the line in while playing in the line out, isn´t it?

I´m just curious about it, becouse maybe one day I will record the gig.

Because the MAYA44 USB does not come with direct wire. With the U46SE it is a more versatile sound device and therefore more flexible.
 
you can use the mic input on your lappy to record i had to as for some reason my line input doesnt seem to work . use audacity select line/mic input then turn the mic input volume down about half way or you get errors then it should record fine
 
I don't see why this isn't possible. As long as you're going from mixer back to the maya why would one be unable to record? Virtual DJ does have a vinyl ripping utility afterall, surely it's just combining two features..
 
I don't think that direct wire would help me in this situation (if I've understood what it means) because I don't have a master output and a headphone output. I just have an output for deck 1 and and output for deck 2. I just need a straight input to work.

To me it seems that it's just an option that hasn't been written into the vdj code. After all, it can deal with ins and outs at the same time when you use timecode cds.

Like I said, I'm getting issues trying to use the mic input on my laptop instead, I tried the laptop on just battery to check about grouding, but it's not that. I think if anything it could be because the mic input socket is right next to a usb port (that has my maya plugged in) and I think it's getting interferrance.
 
Of course you can record with Maya !!!

Don't use record from "line-in". Use record from "Master". (in the record config section) This way rou record "internal" directly in the HD. It works for me.
You don't have to connect anything else except the RCA cables into the 2 chanel mixer. The only problem is that you cannot choose to split in separated files any time you move the crossfader from your mixer. Remember, the VirtualDJ (on the screen) crosssfader remains in the middle!
 
Djdad, how can he control the recorded sound by own external mixer if he chooses MASTER on VDJ-REC pannel?

P.S: I don't understand it because I haven't got an exernal sound card like Maya.
 
cstoll wrote :

Because the MAYA44 USB does not come with direct wire. With the U46SE it is a more versatile sound device and therefore more flexible.



Ok thank you, I was not sure, but I will make a test someday to check this...becouse some people ask me to record my sets!
 
This should all be possible regardless of DirectWire seeing as all the features required have already been implemented in Virtual DJ (i.e. Timecode), Virtual DJ also has the ability to choose a soundcard as the recording device so there really ought to be no problem.

I tried playing and recording simultaneously with my U46 SE and it worked perfectly. Selecting master will not record the output from the external mixer. My card has three different 'recording devices', channels 1-6, 3-4 and 5-6; is this the same with the Maya? Have you been sure to connect the master/record out of your mixer to the input channels on the Maya?

Andy, could you give us more details on nothing happens when you try to record please, e.g. is there an error message and what text does Virtual DJ display?
 
If you try to record internally, you'll need to have a mixer or some other device with midi that will move VDJ's crossfader. Otherwise, it won't work. If your mixer has an extra output, like a "booth" output, then you can connect that to a line in on your computer. In a laptop, you might need to get a pc card soundcard with a line input.
 
DeeJay EL wrote :
If you try to record internally, you'll need to have a mixer or some other device with midi that will move VDJ's crossfader. Otherwise, it won't work. If your mixer has an extra output, like a "booth" output, then you can connect that to a line in on your computer. In a laptop, you might need to get a pc card soundcard with a line input.


True - because the internal recording relies on the internal crossfader to move. And, if you are using an external mixer you should always go into Config->Options tab and select Disable for the Crossfader setting.
 
cstoll wrote :
DeeJay EL wrote :
If you try to record internally, you'll need to have a mixer or some other device with midi that will move VDJ's crossfader. Otherwise, it won't work. If your mixer has an extra output, like a "booth" output, then you can connect that to a line in on your computer. In a laptop, you might need to get a pc card soundcard with a line input.


True - because the internal recording relies on the internal crossfader to move. And, if you are using an external mixer you should always go into Config->Options tab and select Disable for the Crossfader setting.


Only if you want the tracks to be split automatically... Fact is, there is no need for DirectWire or anything like the sort that has been mentioned. Virtual DJ already contains the ability to perform simultaneous stream processing of input and output tracks otherwise Timecode would not work, the only addition that would be needed would be to direct the input to a file which is already available from the recording section of Virtual DJ.
 
Hello everyone, I am using a Maya 44 with VDJ. This is my setup:

I have the turntables and mixer going to the respective slots in Maya 44. I use a Behringer DDM4000 mixer and it has Out A, Out B, and Tape in the back. Out A is going to my speakers. Out B, I have that going to a second sound card. I use the Behringer UCA202. And Tape, I have that going into my line in on the back of my computer.

I tried to record without my UCA202 and it give me a "waiting to start" message when I choose line in. This is in the record config window. I recorded for about 5 minutes but it records when I cue my next song. Even when my crossfader is all the way to either side. So, I hooked up the second sound card and it works great. I use line in and it records immedietly.

The UCA202 is fairley inexpensive. I'm sure that you can get a cheaper sound card but this is what I use and this is how I hooked up my setup. Hope this helps.

Syberman
 
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