having problems connecting my eurorack to my studiolive 1602 mixer?

i got a presonus studiolive 1602 mixer i would like to connect my eurorack to it.
https://www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-16.0.2

in my eurorack i have a bloodcells audio D.O.MIXX mixer module
https://bloodcellsaudio.com/products/domixx

but i cant get any sound no matter what i try??

my end goal was to record the eurorack into Reaper

any help is appreciated

skip the in rack mixer for now to reduce complexity (I'm assuming that you can get audio out of this)
go from vco to attenuator (you do have attenuators, don't you?) and from there via a 3.5mm -> 6.5mm cable into one of the channels on the mixer? can you now hear audio on either speakers connected directly to the mixer or via headphones?

I'm also assuming you can get other audio out of the mixer when you plug other sound sources into it...

if assumptions are wrong - let us know!

Connect a VCO to a VCA. Then try sending an output from your VCA to the mixer and see if sound can be generated.

tbh the vca or attenuator is unnecessary - connectnig vco directly to mixer will work too - just make sure the level on the mixer is low and bring it up to monitor

Thanks guys will try the methods you posted,when im back in the studio

btw this is my rack

Thanks guys will try the methods you posted,when im back in the studio

-- Broken-Form

you leave the studio????

Thanks guys will try the methods you posted,when im back in the studio

-- Broken-Form

you leave the studio????

-- JimHowell1970

my studio is in my appartment,but my fiancee gets mad if she dont see me sometimes:))))

you leave the studio????

-- JimHowell1970

Hi Broken-Form,

How about using an Audio Interface module to "solve" the problem or at least to make your audio output life easier?

I am using a PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixer and I have no issues, great sound.

Let's hope this is not the case but check it: In case you provided a far too "hot" signal to your mixer, worst case your input channels might have been burned up into smoke, try another input channel (not used for Eurorack before yet) and make sure you start with a very low output signal (start with zero) and then increase it slowly to something reasonable. Please do keep in mind that Eurorack signal -10 V to +10 V is too hot for audio/external mixers (max about -2 V to +2 V). One would expect that input channels have some kind of overload protection but don't count too much on it either.

Please let us know once you get something out of your external mixer.

Hence my advice to go for an audio interface module, less worries about DC components in your signal too! :-) Kind regards, Garfield.

-- GarfieldModular

you leave the studio????

-- JimHowell1970

Hi Broken-Form,

How about using an Audio Interface module to "solve" the problem or at least to make your audio output life easier?

I am using a PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixer and I have no issues, great sound.

Let's hope this is not the case but check it: In case you provided a far too "hot" signal to your mixer, worst case your input channels might have been burned up into smoke, try another input channel (not used for Eurorack before yet) and make sure you start with a very low output signal (start with zero) and then increase it slowly to something reasonable. Please do keep in mind that Eurorack signal -10 V to +10 V is too hot for audio/external mixers (max about -2 V to +2 V). One would expect that input channels have some kind of overload protection but don't count too much on it either.

Please let us know once you get something out of your external mixer.

Hence my advice to go for an audio interface module, less worries about DC components in your signal too! :-) Kind regards, Garfield.
-- GarfieldModular

what audio interface module can you recommend?

expert sleepers es8, es9, depending on the type of usb your computer supports

the es8 at least is expandable, not so sure about the es9

es8 is similar sound quality to most usb interfaces - works fine for me

can't comment on the es9 as I don't have one

if you have an ADAT equipped audio interface already - you may also want to take a look at the es3 (and expanders) or the Boredbrain Music Optx (which is new out)

Hi Broken-Form,

The ES-9 from Expert Sleepers is still on my wish list however I also can't comment on it since I don't have it.

If you want to start easy and small then the Befaco Out v3 is nice for starters. You can use it either as input or as output but not simultaneous, the price is reasonable though.

If your budget is a slightly bit better then go for the Intellijel Audio I/O module, it has two inputs and two outputs, it has a great LED meter (as a bonus) and this is my favourite Audio Interface module for jack connections. You also can check out my review report about it on my website (read only chapter 2 (Summarise) if you don't have much time):

https://garfieldmodular.net/index.php/intellijel/intellijel-audio-i-o/

It almost can do everything you need and it's reasonably priced. Only if you wish to have a phones output then this module is not what you need. The Befaco Out v3 has a headphones output though.

If you prefer to have XLR connections then consider the Vermona - Tai4, a great and good module, semi-affordable and good sound quality. If you need more functionality then go for the more expensive ACL - Audio Interface module that one is XLR as well and has headphones output too and has a good sound quality as well. Most expensive of the four here though.

I can all four recommend them, depending on your requirements. For something simple the Befaco Out v3 is sufficient otherwise for jack connections go for the Intellijel Audio I/O module. If it must be XLR then Vermona - Tai4 is good enough unless you really need XLR + phones then take the ACL one.

Good luck with the choice of audio interface module and kind regards, Garfield.

Edit: Removed typo.

EDITED Sep 22nd 2021, 23:46

just to add to what @GarfieldModular wrote - the befaco Out3 is also available as DIY both as a kit and as PCB/Panel

also note that what I mentioned are actual audio interfaces (or expanders for audio interfaces) - they plug directly into your computer (or expand an audio interface via ADAT)... the modules that @GarfieldModular mentioned are all audio output modules - they connect to an audio interface which then connects to your computer... might save you a bit of time researching!

EDITED Sep 22nd 2021, 23:54

Over here, I'm using a MOTU 828mkii as the interface for CV/G/T work. Ableton CV Tools is the source in those cases. If you have the room to put in a 1U rack device or two, that would be my recommendation. Just MAKE SURE that the interface is DC-coupled (all of the Expert Sleepers modules are) so that it can send/return subsonic data. This method is also cheaper than an E.S. module in that audio pros consider early digital interfaces to be "obsolete", so they're dumping these for dimes on the dollar.

i managed to get it working now:)

Hi Broken-Form,

That's great! :-) However... you leave us here at a high-level of excitement wanting to know...

What caused the issue? :-) Thank you very much in advance and kind regards, Garfield.