Could I use a TASCAM DR-40 for this?

[Smoobg]

Hi Friends,
I want to record vocals over a backing track on my MacPro Tower (2009). I would also like to be able to capture live performances at church, and occasionally take a line out from my POD HD 500x to record my guitar during performances. I have an AT 3035 condenser mic to use for the vocal recording (over backing tracks) at home.
I'm thinking of getting as TASCAM DR-40 to use for all these purposes. My other option is the Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 for the vocal recordings at home. I wouldn't be able to use it for the other live performances described above. I'm uncertain how I would rig the TASCAM DR-40 to work with my MacPro while playing the backing track to sing over. Can this be done?

Thanks,
BG

 

[mjbphotos]

You could record with the Tascam recorder, then USB the tracks to your computer.
You might want to consider the Zoon h4n which not only is a stand-alone recorder, but can also function as a USB interface when plugged into your computer.

 

[Smoobg]

You could record with the Tascam recorder, then USB the tracks to your computer.
You might want to consider the Zoon h4n which not only is a stand-alone recorder, but can also function as a USB interface when plugged into your computer.

Awesome! That sounds exactly like what I'm looking for, thanks for your response!