Elliottina
New member
OK, possible stupid question coming up, but here we go:
I own a Zoom R16 (it's an 8 track digital recorder/mixer, for those who are not familiar with it). So here is my question: Could I run a cable from a 'Line Out' on a PA, into one of the inputs on my 8 track, or would I risk damaging the input if I did that?
Reason why I ask is as good as the Zoom R16 is (when you get used to it) only having 8 mic inputs is a bit limiting. Especially when trying to record a full band. So I was playing with the idea of running a line from a PA into one of my inputs, effectively increasing my total number of inputs by how ever many the PA had.
I know that I would be stuck with the levels of what was set on the PA when I recorded it, and wouldn't be able to change that, but mixing them on the PA before the take, would still give me more freedom I feel as it would increase my total input number. (if it wont blow up my input!)
I own a Zoom R16 (it's an 8 track digital recorder/mixer, for those who are not familiar with it). So here is my question: Could I run a cable from a 'Line Out' on a PA, into one of the inputs on my 8 track, or would I risk damaging the input if I did that?
Reason why I ask is as good as the Zoom R16 is (when you get used to it) only having 8 mic inputs is a bit limiting. Especially when trying to record a full band. So I was playing with the idea of running a line from a PA into one of my inputs, effectively increasing my total number of inputs by how ever many the PA had.
I know that I would be stuck with the levels of what was set on the PA when I recorded it, and wouldn't be able to change that, but mixing them on the PA before the take, would still give me more freedom I feel as it would increase my total input number. (if it wont blow up my input!)