I connected a turntable to the MPC1000, but anything I sample sounds weak, thin, scratchy, with no bass. What gives?
The MPC1000 takes standard line level signals on the Record inputs, it has no RIAA turntable preamp. This kind of preamp is necessary to compensate for the “pre-emphasis” used when cutting vinyl masters: they cut bass to limit the movement of the cutting stylus. If your turntable doesn’t have a built-in preamp, you need an external one: most DJ mixers and many hi-fi amps have one on the “Phono” inputs, otherwise check the specs of your turntable, or see your dealer. This page has some technical background that explains why the preamp is needed: in short, the signal from the phono cartridge is weak and lacks bass, it needs boosting before it’s “line level”.
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