Can any of you tell me what I need?

[thememuzik]

This is a list of what I want...

- to be able to record to ATLEAST 2 ADATs
- to mixdown to DAT or minidisc
- excellent preamps/phantom power for mics
- either analog or digital is fine
- eq/pan/etc on each channel
- outboard effects returns


This is what I will have...

- ATLEAST 2 ADATs for recording
- a DAT or a minidisc
- 8 tracks of audio coming from computer for my beats (will it be best for me to get something like the Echo GINA, run those 8 outs to my board and record on adat, or mix on computer and use one of those adat digital cards?)

- 2 turntables/mixer setup
- an array of samplers, drum machines, synths...
- one mic
- compressor/limiter/gate(s)
- any effects racks
- monitors


My main question is what board do you all have in mind? Other than that, just analyze my wants and needs and tell me what I need to be taking into consideration and what components I will need (specific model suggestions). I produce hip hop music.

[supper]

Mackie is the best for the price. Remember you get what you pay for thou. Soundcraft, Allen heath.



good luck

supper

[John Sayers]

one good thing with the mackie is the headphone drivers - they will drive 4 or 5 sets adequately.
john