View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
Rob Ellis M&M
Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:12 am Post subject: skype phone patch when using dedicated computer to record |
|
|
I'm considering purchasing a second basic Mac Mini to dedicate to recording only.
The question is, how do you do a Skype phone patch (or run IPDTL or Source Connect) when you are recording on one computer, and running all of your programs on the other.......?
Signal chain is mic>pre-amp>Focusrite Forte>DAW |
|
Back to top |
|
|
juliaknippen Club 300
Joined: 25 Nov 2012 Posts: 348 Location: NYC
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:30 am Post subject: |
|
|
I think I know this one!
I used this tutorial: http://www.voicedbyglen.com/skype-phone-patch.html
to use my ipad for a skype phone patch and my computer just for recording. But I think it will work to hook up to a computer instead of an ipad. It works like a charm for me, and I can record the skype call on a separate track from what is going into mic mic. _________________ www.juliaknippen.com
Her Voice Will Grow on You |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Jason Huggins The Gates of Troy
Joined: 12 Aug 2011 Posts: 1846 Location: In the souls of a million jeans
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
Mixer with 2 outputs would do. Youcould use the Forte on the recording computer and just use the built-in input for Skype...though for SC and ipDTL you'd want another good interface. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Rob Ellis M&M
Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:13 am Post subject: |
|
|
with using the built-in input on Skype I'm wondering how they would hear me since my computer will be on my desk and I'll be in the booth with my mic which is connected to the pre/Forte?
(BTW I pretty much turn into a dizzy blonde when it comes to things like this) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
georgethetech The Gates of Troy
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: Topanga, CA
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
Make life easier and get a mixer to do a proper mix-minus, and treat the 2nd computer just like you would an ISDN or phone hybrid. That'd be my preference. _________________ If it sounds good, it is good.
George Whittam
GeorgeThe.Tech
424-226-8528
VOBS.TV Co-host
TheProAudioSuite.com Co-host
TriBooth.com Co-founder |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Rob Ellis M&M
Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
uh, would that mean also having to get a phone patch (again)? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
georgethetech The Gates of Troy
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: Topanga, CA
|
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
No, that's what the other computer is for. _________________ If it sounds good, it is good.
George Whittam
GeorgeThe.Tech
424-226-8528
VOBS.TV Co-host
TheProAudioSuite.com Co-host
TriBooth.com Co-founder |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Foog DC
Joined: 27 Oct 2013 Posts: 608 Location: Upper Canuckistan
|
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 12:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
I'm doing the 2-computer Skype juggle as well. I've already done some Skype-patched sessions using a cheap headset plugged into a Skype-dedicated laptop, and just trusting that my DAW is recording on the other computer without problems from the real mic. But there's no way I can play anything back for the client, plus I would far rather hear the actual microphone signal on my headphones. So I'm going to try an experiment.
I don't have a mixer, but I do have a headphone amp with multiple channels. I am going to run a line from the headphone amp to the mic input jack on the Skype-dedicated laptop and see if I can make that work (wearing headphones plugged into the Skype-dedicated computer, but with the microphone input part of the Skype call now coming from my DAW) I don't think there would be any feedback or other problems with this as long as I replace the full headset with just headphones. At worst, I'll have wasted 5 bucks on a 1/4" to 1/8" patch cable. At best I will have saved a few hundred bucks on a mixer. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
georgethetech The Gates of Troy
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: Topanga, CA
|
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've done Skype/TW on same Mac with playback capabilities sans mixer or using built-in audio hardware with a clever combination of Sound Flower and LadioCast.
Something like this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j2nndwmuoy6xlgd/Ladiocast-DAWtoSkype.jpg _________________ If it sounds good, it is good.
George Whittam
GeorgeThe.Tech
424-226-8528
VOBS.TV Co-host
TheProAudioSuite.com Co-host
TriBooth.com Co-founder |
|
Back to top |
|
|
captain54 Lucky 700
Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 744 Location: chicago
|
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'm getting more and more Skype patch requests, so I thought I'd dive in..
question. on one computer, no mixer.. I'm using a Scarlett 6i6.. isn't it possible to record to input one in TW, headphone monitor input one.. and set up Skype to input thru the Scarlett and output thru the Scarlett. ? I should be able to hear the caller, have them here me recording, and have them the playback ?
Also, I set up a Skype number. with Skype to Skype, is this number necessary? better to call the client initially or have them call you with this number? I'm not clear on all of this.. Lee _________________ Lee Kanne
www.leekanne.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Foog DC
Joined: 27 Oct 2013 Posts: 608 Location: Upper Canuckistan
|
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
captain54 wrote: | Also, I set up a Skype number. with Skype to Skype, is this number necessary? better to call the client initially or have them call you with this number? I'm not clear on all of this.. Lee |
I had a Skype number a few years ago, and if it works the same way as it did earlier, then people contacting you via Skype should just use your Skype ID like always. People calling you on the phone should use the Skype number. In fact, you can give it out as a regular old "phone number" for people to call, no need to mention Skype at all when referring to it. (unless you have a terrible internet connection and drop calls, in which case disclosure about the issue would be a reasonable courtesy.)
Oh! And as a postscript to my attempt at patching in the second laptop through the headphone amp - it did not go well. But at least I have yet another cable that I'll never use again! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Dave Waters Contributor II
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 58 Location: Dallas, Texas
|
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Keeping in mind that Skype "hears" only what is on Channel 1/left, my setup is extremely simple and works flawlessly.
I use a Scarlett 2i4 with a Mackie 402vlz. Everything goes through the mixer and the mixer output goes to Channel 1 of the Scarlett - BUT - you only need the mixer if you want to playback recorded audio from your DAW. Otherwise, you can simply run your mic into Channel 1 of your sound card/Scarlett and a mixer is not necessary.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ua8ms15agiprwvc/Skype-Setup.jpg?dl=0
Just make sure your Skype Microphone is set to your sound card (Scarlett in this example). The "Ringing" and "Speaker" settings are optional. By the way, this setting works for ipDTL, too.
If you want to send recorded audio from your DAW:
(1) Take the channel 2 output from your sound card and run it into channel 2 of your mixer.
(2) Now, everything will be routed into Channel 1 of your sound card/Scarlett which makes Skype happy.
I can't speak for other mixers, but the Mackie is quality at a good price. _________________ Dave Waters
www.davewatersvo.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
captain54 Lucky 700
Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 744 Location: chicago
|
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
Dave Waters wrote: |
I use a Scarlett 2i4 with a Mackie 402vlz. Everything goes through the mixer and the mixer output goes to Channel 1 of the Scarlett - BUT - you only need the mixer if you want to playback recorded audio from your DAW.
If you want to send recorded audio from your DAW:
(1) Take the channel 2 output from your sound card and run it into channel 2 of your mixer.
(2) Now, everything will be routed into Channel 1 of your sound card/Scarlett which makes Skype happy.
|
I see where you routed the Ch 2 output of the interface back into Ch 2 of the mixer, which eventually gets routed to Ch 1, to play back recorded audio,
But I don't see where you mic is plugged in.. you have 1/4" going into the Mic Input 1 on the Scarlett, and I also don't see where you have your main monitor outs coming from..
I don't know why Im having a hard time wrapping my head around this.. _________________ Lee Kanne
www.leekanne.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Dave Waters Contributor II
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 58 Location: Dallas, Texas
|
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:15 am Post subject: |
|
|
The mic goes through a pre-amp and then line out into Channel 1 of the Mackie. That's why you don't see an XLR.
The Scarlett 2i4 actually has 2 Main Outs (1/4" as seen on right in photo) and 4 other line outputs (RCA as seen in photo). I use the 1/4" outs for monitors and the 2nd RCA output (which is right channel) to feed to Channel 2 of the Mackie.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aztxg0ev32ammod/Scarlet%202i4%20Back.jpg?dl=0
If you only have 2 outputs on your sound card, you could probably "Y" the main right channel out.
Hope this helps. _________________ Dave Waters
www.davewatersvo.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
captain54 Lucky 700
Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 744 Location: chicago
|
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks Dave
So,
1) preamp/mic to input 1 Mackie
2) rca out of Scarlett to input 2 Mackie. (Recorded audio playback)
3) output 1 and 2 from Mackie to input 1 Scarlett
Since I have the Scarlett 6i6, I have 4 1/4" outputs...I guess Scarlett out 1and2 go to main monitor, Scarlett out 3 goes to input 2 Mackie.
Does that sound right? _________________ Lee Kanne
www.leekanne.com |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|