Using the Behringer MA400 - Practice Rig
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- In this video I've used the #behringer #MA400 as a compact travel companion to facilitate practice anywhere. It's really small and compact making it a perfect option to practice without an amp or related gear. The superb audio comes from the #beyerdynamic #fox connected directly with my smartphone.
I got the MA400 from #DeccanMusic, +919000655522
I've used these cables in my setup:
1. TS to Male XLR. or TS to female XLR coupled to a female to female XLR. (Bespeco & Custom)
2. Regular aux cable (BoAt) 3.5mm to 1.4" converter on one end
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I'm waiting for mine to arrive today. Cannot wait to get practicing Again after years of silence. Thanks for the video. Subscribed
I’m glad it was helpful for you 😊✌️
Ok so I was getting worried I thought I just bought the wrong item. You’re the only person to actually show and explain the inputs and outputs. Bravo!!!
You're so welcome!
Very cool demonstration sir! You rock!!
Hey thanks so much! I’ve got something else coming up shortly😉
Thank you man, very handy explaination.
Very informative and you clearly demonstrated what I require. Many thanks
You're so welcome Philip!🙏
Excellent thank you!! Nice pocket groove!!
Thank you ✌️
Extremely informative video, very helpful.
Thank you so much!🙏👍
Nice demo!
Nice demo! Thank you!
Cameron Pigeon you’re most welcome!
Great demo! Thanks 😊
My pleasure!🙏👍
Awesome Video. Gonna buy this to control my In ear monitor. I will plug an Aux from my mixer to XLR input
Thanks a lot!👍
Thanks. I was looking to buy something similar and now I know what :D And there are adapters with male XLR to standard mono 6.35 female jack that cost around 3 eur so you don't need to make special cables just for the box.
Wow cool review! I like outro!
Thanks Mr. 63! Some fun in it all!😁👍
thanks a lot for this video. this is what I really need to make wife live in peace. She really find it so annoying everytime I'm playing my guitar. Now I won't have to make her feel bothered with my passion. happy wife, happy life... indeed. 🤣🤣🤣 thank you sir.
I’m glad it would work for you!👍 having a happy wife is really important
I have another video on recording at home as well, I’m not sure if it would be of any help, but you could have a look and see 🤷♂️👍
Thank you for this demo. Very clear. It's not intuitive at all, to plug a bass guitar in an xlr mic input ;o)
It works 😊👍
Interesting!
Glad you think so! cheers! got some new content out
excellent video. please pay attention to how you coil your cables, i nearly chocked when i saw your headphone haha. cable coiling is the first thing i learn in my audio engineering class. thank you
what it means coil?
Yeah, I normally have all my cables organized and not in such a tangle.. no worries! Cheers!
Thanks for the information #JoshLance
Eugh M most welcome! It’s a really handy setup..😊🙏 share to all musicians who may benefit!👍
What does the “Mic Thru” does? I am planning to place the band monitor into the monitor in, and then the microphone of my guitar amplifier into the mic in, and then from the mic thru, it will send my raw guitar signal to the mixing system. Is my concept correct? Thanks a lot!
You got the concept absolutely correct! I guess you’ve already done it! Sorry for the late response!
Hey Joshua, I am a gaming content creator, so my use for this sorta thing is a bit different, I plan on buying the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Headphones, as these are 250 ohm headphones and my pc isn't capable of that, would this be able to amplify the headphones up to 250 ohms? So I will be able to hear the audio through my pc from the monitoring port?
Yes, as of now I've used both the DT770 Pro and DT880 with out any issues
Hey, this was quite informative and I was just looking for this. Have a couple of questions
1) If I use Sennheiser hd380 pro(54 ohms) with this amp, will it be give a decent sound output?
2) if I use TS to male xlr directly, is there any issue OR may I know of there was any specific reason for you to couple the female xlr to m-m xlr
You’re welcome!
1. Mostly they all work with a little plus minus but the job gets done and decently
2. Normally a TS has two signal wires whereas an XLR has three, so it depends on the internal wiring of the converter you’re using..
I remember once buying a direct converter of the brand bespeco and it just didn’t work. Had to get my own converter wired up and all was good😊👍
@@joshNsarah77 Thank you very much!
Cheers mate!
Hi, one question. Does the through output gives you the monitor IN as well or just your instrument out?
Prince Peniel it just gives you the instrument out. It’s for use on stage to send your instrument to the FOH or stage amp or in a recording scenario.. ☺️
Thanks for asking this Prince. BTW@@joshNsarah77 would the MIC LEVEL Knob affect the signal level going out of the MIC THRU..or it's dedicated for the earphones only?
AVidPres this does not effect the Thru at all, thankfully!😅👍
I'm looking for a bit of a boost to the signal from my condenser mic to my Tascam Portastudio as the gain is already at max and isn't really enough. Will using one of these give me that boost?
Using this could definitely give you a boost, just lookout for extra noise..
Hi Joshua... does the "mic thru" of the MA400 work like a DI also ?
Hi Jhun, it won’t work all like a DI cause it’s more of a thru and it doesn’t do the necessary formatting to the signal!
Hi, I just wanted to ask you about what exactly the purpose of "Ground Lift"? What is the difference that brings in? I have 6.5 mm jack cable for the instrument (both side 6.5 mm jack) and if i connect it to the Monitor input, will that work? So that I can avoid the XLR adapters? Will that effect my quality, off stage and on stage?
The ground lift works by changing the way the grounding of the product works... it sometimes helps in removing the static buzz.
The monitor input is used if you have another track you’d like to hear while playing ....
Gabriela Hidalgo the monitor input is for a higher signal input so your bass would not work per se.. better to get a jack to XLR
Gabriela Hidalgo an alternate to you just wanting to practise by yourself is the behringer guitar link..!👍 will be posting a video of that shortly
Hi. When entering with the microphone and exiting to the console, does it have a drop in signal compared to sending it direct? Thank you.
Well I think there should not be a drop in the signal but to be honest, I haven’t measured it or thought of it.. it worked peacefully so I reckon it should be alright
@@joshNsarah77 Thank you!
Great video man ¡¡¡¡ What happen if i connect the phones out from my "electric guitar amp" to the mic input (MA400), ? need i a converter or DI?
Yes you’ll need a converter/D.I. because the output would be too hot!!
Thank you for your answer and your kind channel@@joshNsarah77
Can both 3.5 mm jack and 6.5 mm jack's gives output simultaneously ? Or only one at a time?
Hi Jonathan! They should ideally be used one at a time. It’s not rigged for simultaneous use.. the signal levels drop and it might put a strain on the circuitry..👍
Nice video, but you wont short anything, when plugging connectors into something. Imagine if that would happen every time you plug something into the wall.
I understand.. I meant something else but used the wrong lingo 😅
can I also put the xlr on the back of my speakers along with the quarter inch
Yes should be possible.. lookout for a little signal drop.. let me known
Can I use the xlr input with the line out on my amp?
Yes, it should be done carefully as normally XLR inputs are very sensitive
Hey Joshua ... a million thnx for posting this vid!! I'd like to pick you brain in terms of helping me maximize my setup for practice and live play. Can we chat via Messenger or WhatsApp etc?
Hi Kirk! Apologies for the delay! Been totally tied up with two projects back to back!!😊🙏
Give me a shout on +919611264907 would be happy to help!👍
monitor input has TS or TRS input?
I used a TRS
I'm thinking about buying this for gaming. my new sound card doesn't have mic monitoring and when I have my headphones on its hard to tell how loud I'm talking to my team mates because my ears are covered. using windows option to listen to this device isn't any good because it produces a delay that will drive you mad when talking.
edit...I bought it and it works great for gaming
That’s super!😊✌️
Can I use it to hear/monitor my own instrument only?
In a loud noise stage?
Yes you can! Then you can mix how much of the rest of the group/band you want to hear
Thank you Joshua.
Joshua Lance can you show or explain me the diagram for this? Thanks and best regards!
does it amp the mic as well ? ?
I have the same question
sorry pal, late reply. it doesn't amp the mic per se. It's enough to power the headphones.
hola! It doesn't amp the mic per se. It's enough to power the headphones
Please does berhinger ha400 work this way too
No, the ha400 is an headphone amp with 4 outs so it works with a different purpose..
@@joshNsarah77 so can I connect my bass guitar with the ha400 for personal practices just the way you did this one
I’m planning on buying the ha400 so after my rehearsal I and my band can also use it during live sessions
@cap_bass it depends on what you and your band want to use it for.. if you plan use it to run a click or a track to listen to while you play, that would work .. the #HA400 is basically a headphone splitter. 1 input : 4 outputs
@@joshNsarah77 thanks for being patience with me sir 🫡 please one more question , still based on the ha400
How about running a connection like plugging my bass guitar to the input and plugging my in ear to one of the 4 outputs
Would it produce
That’s if I want to rehearse with no music from my phone
@@cap_bass that is a good question.. unfortunately the bass guitar output may not be strong/hot enough to give you a good level.. having said that, you could give it a shot and see how much it would work for you.. plug it in and give it a shot, nothing will blow up😄
Only follow the golden rule.. turn on the #HA400 after everything is plugged in
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Not really…😁 the purpose of this is different
@@joshNsarah77 No? aux in to plug your phone in for backing track, headphone in to plug your headphone or earbuds + the option to hear amp live sound when headphone is not plugged in, plug the power in and stick your 1/4 from the bass in, it's the exact same thing. I don't see how the purpose is different.
I believe I didn’t understand your earlier lingo!😊✌️
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What does the “Mic Thru” does? I am planning to place the band monitor into the monitor in, and then the microphone of my guitar amplifier into the mic in, and then from the mic thru, it will send my raw guitar signal to the mixing system. Is my concept correct? Thanks a lot!
I think it's all ok till the part where you plan to take your microphone of your guitar amplifier to the mic in...
basically you can take the out of your guitar processer to the mic in or directly plug in your guitar to the mic in...
But I don’t have any cabinet emulator pedal that’s why I am planning to place the mic of an amplifier there 😁
Jay-R Padrones why not route the bass through the MA400 then send it to your amp?
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Thanks bro!