What can the Behringer Eurorack UB802 Mixer do for me?

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Gtchy1230

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I recently started a band with my friends and we decided that we needed some equipment. So over the summer, I went to a garage sale that was selling a few microphones and a Behringer UB802 Eurorack UB802 Mixer (shown here: http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...-UB802-Mixer?sku=631238&src=3WWRWXGB&ZYXSEM=0). I ended up buying the mics $5 each and buying the Behringer UB802 Eurorack UB802 Mixer for $20. However, I did not know the retail sale price of the mixer, and to be honest, I had no idea what it did...
Also, I just got an iMac and I love the recording program GarageBand. I was looking to make a basic, cheap, computer based, home recording studio.

So my question is: Is there any way that I can incorporate the Behringer UB802 Eurorack UB802 Mixer into the recording process? Can it be used as a preamp? Is it going to even be useful in a small scale home recording studio? What exactly does it do/what is its purpose?

Sorry I have so many questions but please try to answer all of them.
 
I blabbered alot about the use of cheap mixers in a home recording set up in teh thread just below this one... https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=293145

Since that mixer only has 2 preamps, yeah, you could connect a mic to each channel, then pan one all the way left and the other all the way right and get two seperate signals out of it. It isnt the best solution, but you could connect the L and R outputs into your onboard soundcard and get a signal into garageband. You'd need a cable like this.
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The next best step up (although a most likely a marginal one) would be a cheapo usb interface like this. http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-UCONTROL-UCA202-USBAudio-Interface?sku=702540

or... you could pick up something like the Firebox which is a firewire interface with two built in preamps and 2 line ins on the back. You could connect the Behri mixer to the two line ins and have a total of 4 recordable preamps...

When you're ready to ditch the mixer, look at the Firepod or an 8pre or one of the other 8 channel interfaces. If you stick with recording and you want to record drums, I think you eventually end up wanting at least 8 inputs.

Hope that helps a little...
 
You could use it as a headphone amp but It's not really the right tool for recording.
You have done well for little money but your next purchase should be an audio interface.
Google "Tweakheadz".
 
well as long as the preamp is at that level...you could just use the inputs on your soundcard.
But you really do want a good interface...and as long as you are going to spend money for one...why not get one with a decent preamp built in...we can suggest some that wont break the bank.
 
An audio interface is the little box that you plug your mics into.
It converts your analog signal to digital and fires it into the computer via Firewire, USB or PCI card.
This is the best way to ensure that your PC or Mac gets the best sound possible.
Once you've done this, you take your files into whichever studio software you desire (DAW for short) and edit, add effects and mix in your DAW.
Good music will inevitably come out the other end.
Now, go here http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
That's about the best reading you can do on the subject.
Let us all know what you come up with. :)
 
I read a lot of what tweakheadz had to say and, honestly, I felt pretty overwhelmed lol. I'm not looking for anything fancy. I'm used to recording from my amplifier to the microphone on the computer. I just want to get some basic, amateur equipment for under $300. So what preamp and condenser mic could i get for under $300? Will just those two things be enough to allow me to record?
 
So what preamp and condenser mic could i get for under $300?
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Okay.
I'll suggest the gear to get you started.
1) M Audio Fast Track Pro $ 158.95
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/393375-REG/M_Audio_9900_51076_00_Fast_Track_Pro_USB.html (That's a great price)
2) Behringer C1 microphone. $ 39.95
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/321862-REG/Behringer_C_1_C_1_Condenser_Microphone.html (Great price)
3) Behringer C2 matched pair. $ 54.95
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...r_C_2_C_2_Stereo_Matched_Studio.html#features (Another great price)
That's a whole studio. You will not need anything else.
I've used this supplier. They are well established. You are still under $260 and if you buy them all at the same time you will most likely receive a break on the postage.
Be sure to tell them I sent you.
P.S. Download Kristal Audio Engine.
 
You are most welcome.
That's basically the gear I started out with although I used an AKG Perception 100 instead of the Behringer C1.
Have fun with it. :)
 
I started out with the M-audio Fast Track USB...........well.........actually im still using it......I paid 99 bucks for it and it was packaged with M-Audio's session software. I then bought a Shure SM57 for recording guitars and such.

Im ready to upgrade my interface.........

But if your brand new its EXTREMEMLY easy to use.........

If you have the money get the FAST TRACK PRO In the long run you will be much happier.

Spend the extra 50 bucks you will thank me later if thats what you decide to go with.

CHEERS
 
Hi Kieth:
I deliberately bypassed the Fast Track USB. It's an entry level interface by M Audio, just enough to get you interested but I think that once you take the next step up, you will realize just how much you've been doing to get around its shortcomings.
 
Jim Lad said:
You could use it as a headphone amp
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It's not even good for that, really.

I use one UB802 with my Electribes, as they're all MIDI synced to form a single rhythm production unit. The mixer basically just sums them to a stem.

I use my other UB802 mainly to experiment with different combinations of effect pedals. The aux return level pot can be used as an overall wet/dry mix knob for a chain of pedals.
 
Good God, you guys are harsh! :p

Having a little mixer with two pre's in it comes in handy at times:

Live sound- sub mix a guy's acoustic instruments and then send it to the main board;

Sub mix two keyboards in the same way;

Use the send/return to apply effects (chorus, reverb, whatever) to both signals;

use the "control room" outs to power a power amp for the guy's monitor (instead of him needing a keyboard or acoustic amp.)

I know, none of those are recording, necessairly, but you could do it with recording, too.

Heck, you could sub mix two acoustic instruments AND two keyboards. I have had occasion where I was short just one input on my main board- this sort of little mixer amp fits in a cranny and is easy to use if needed.
 
Well it was a year ago ..... I'm sure the op has already had his yard sale and probably got $10. for the behri to recoup half his investment. :D







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