Suggestions for actual 8/8 usb interface?

[blabb]

Hi, I'm trying to find a USB audio interface to record drums, with each channel sent to a separate mix channel in Reason 7. I've read the Introduction to Multitrack Computer Interface Recording as suggested, and the only 2 interfaces that might work are the Alesis MultiMix 8/16 USB 2.0, which only has 4 XLR inputs, and the Tascam US 1800, which only outputs 4 channels via USB.
I would like to get a unit with 8 XLR ins, and 8 channels out USB. I need 2 channels with phantom power for overheads. Does this kind of interface exist? I recently bought a Zoom R16 multitrack recorder, thinking I could record then transfer the individual tracks, but it also only outputs stereo USB or a mono wave file. I really need the drums separated so they can be processed correctly. Thanks for any help! (I'm a drummer, dammit, not a studio engineer!)

 

[DM60]

Your Zoom may only output 2 channel, but they have files on it, and you ca drag those to your DAW. I think they are in WAVE 11/44 if I remember right. That is the way you want to use the Zoom.

Attach it to the computer, it should show up as a Hard drive, look at your book, but it should show where the files go to. That would be my first suggestion. The Zoom is a decent product from what I've read here and other reviews.

 

[PTravel]

I have one of these:



M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R - USB 2.0 Interface 9900-65142-00

It works great. The only catch is that expects professional level +4 db line inputs, instead of consumer level -10db. If you're connecting a mixer, tape deck or other line level gear, you'll need preamplifiers. It doesn't matter, of course, for microphone inputs. It has a maximum 96 KHz / 24 bit sample rate and can handle all 8 channels at a time over USB 2.0. I've been using it for a couple of years, and it's terrific. I first used it to digitzie 8-track recordings from a Fostex A8LR. Once I got the correct buffer setting, it worked like a champ.

 

[jimmys69]

Hi, I'm trying to find a USB audio interface to record drums, with each channel sent to a separate mix channel in Reason 7. I've read the Introduction to Multitrack Computer Interface Recording as suggested, and the only 2 interfaces that might work are the Alesis MultiMix 8/16 USB 2.0, which only has 4 XLR inputs, and the Tascam US 1800, which only outputs 4 channels via USB.
I would like to get a unit with 8 XLR ins, and 8 channels out USB. I need 2 channels with phantom power for overheads. Does this kind of interface exist? I recently bought a Zoom R16 multitrack recorder, thinking I could record then transfer the individual tracks, but it also only outputs stereo USB or a mono wave file. I really need the drums separated so they can be processed correctly. Thanks for any help! (I'm a drummer, dammit, not a studio engineer!)

You have here some misinformation or misunderstanding.

Usually when an interface is said to be 16X4, it means there are 16 discrete input channels to DAW via USB. The 4 outputs are after recording to DAW/computer. These are used for sending tracks to monitors or outboard gear after the recording.

Here man, read post #98 HERE so I don't have to type it out again.

The 1800 is great for this on a budget.

And LOL! My name is Jim, and I only attempt being a drummer and a studio engineer.

Most of the audio samples on my webby in sig line were recorded with the US1800.

 

[blabb]

Thanks for the quick replies! DM60, I went through the Zoom R16 manual, and don't see a mention of separate .wav files from each track, and the folder on the SD card has only one mono .wav. What I want is to record direct to Reason with each drum mic on its own channel, and the R16 just won't do that, my mistake in buying it.
PTravel, I checked out your suggestion, the M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R. It looks like a good unit, but after comparing, I'm going to sell my Zoom R16 and get the Tascam US-1800.
Jimmys69, you're right, I definitely didn't understand the correlation between the I/O numbers and actual USB channels to the DAW. Thanks for educating me. Now I can get the interface I've needed all along and get some serious work done!
Thanks again all of you for your helpful comments!

 

[jimmys69]

Thanks for the quick replies! DM60, I went through the Zoom R16 manual, and don't see a mention of separate .wav files from each track, and the folder on the SD card has only one mono .wav. What I want is to record direct to Reason with each drum mic on its own channel, and the R16 just won't do that, my mistake in buying it.
PTravel, I checked out your suggestion, the M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R. It looks like a good unit, but after comparing, I'm going to sell my Zoom R16 and get the Tascam US-1800.
Jimmys69, you're right, I definitely didn't understand the correlation between the I/O numbers and actual USB channels to the DAW. Thanks for educating me. Now I can get the interface I've needed all along and get some serious work done!
Thanks again all of you for your helpful comments!

Get er done man!

Hit me up if you have any questions about the 1800. I'm always here to help if I can...