is mackie cfx 12 the best mixer? better options?

[mjamed]

I am recording my music now using Cool Edit Pro. I need to get a mixer to hock it up to my computer to improve my recording.

I like the Mackie CFX 12 since it has effects. I¡¦ve seen so many brands but I don¡¦t know which the best is. (Tascam, Roland,Fostex, Behringer , and Alesis) ƒ¼

Is Mackie cfx12 the best mixer to get? What better options do I have?

[Cave Dweller]

since you are using your computer, i feel you should use software effects, instead of the effects on the CFX 12, as they suck for recording. I often use one for live mixing (only because it is a well paying gig) and there are only 1 or 2 usable effects on the CFX 12.

you say you need a mixer to "improve your sound". how does it need improving? do you need multiple mic preamps? do you need a mixer, if you might only be recording 1 or 2 things at once?

some fairly trusted names in mixers are mackie (but don't get them for the effects) soundcraft, allen & heath.

[mjamed]

I really don't know if I need a mixer ?

I am recording from three channels at a time(using a very simple mixer hocked to my PC). but I need to modify each channel sepratlely before it get's mixed?

so do I really need a mixer? if so, what would you recommend?

[Treeline]

For what you are describing, how about taking the money you would sink into a mixer and getting a 4-ch Aardvark interface? It's about $500. Like this: IMAGE

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From Aardvark's sales chatter:

The Direct Pro 24/96 features 4 high quality class A mic preamps with combo XLR/¼ in. inputs, 6 outputs, 24-bit/96kHz, SPDIF 2 ms Latency, SPDIF, and MIDI. The powerful DSP mixing control panel and direct mic/line inputs make the 24/96 the perfect solution to record directly to your computer without a mixer. Includes DSP Reverb, EQ & on-board compressor and shielded PCI card for pristine sound. It works well with all recording software such as Cubase SX, SONAR. PC/MAC, ASIO, GSIF, etc.


Sounds like you might have a match.

[RDA1SON]

What do you think about the Aardvark Direct Pro LX6? Thoughts on it v. the Direct Por 24/96?