Probably not a big difference on whether you use the 2i2 or Q8 for audio recording, as [MENTION=103008]bouldersoundguy[/MENTION] says. Just get long enough cables so you can position the camera correctly for the video framing and then place the mics for best audio. I would record using the MOV+WAV mode of the Q8 (just scanned the manual), 48kHz/24-bit, and then copy/upload the audio files into your audio DAW.You can even include the LR built-in mics if you want (disable stereo link so you have separate, mono files for each microphone, whether using 2 or 4 inputs).
Really, just open the manual and start recording. See what happens. (You could probably have been recording with the 2i2 and a smartphone [video] for 4 months now and have learned a lot about mixing in that time!)
I've been repeating this kind of information to so many folks lately with various devices and setups I apologize if I'm repeating myself or starting to sound tired...
Hi Keith!
Great you're here now! I just set up in my thin wall apartment for a short trial, then pack my stuff for tonight when I'll keep a low profile and in my laundry cart transport my stuff to the basement where there's an ideal quiet room to record. Could you look at my reply to Bouldersoundguy 1 minute ago #20 as I would like you to take a look at the settings I just created. I might rest a bit before I play as I was up at about 7 and slept only about 3 hrs and if I rest first I'll play better. I remember you said 48Hz to record at and wondering if I might have a newer generation Q8 as I set it at 96 and some other settings. If you have time I hope you can look at what I asked Bouldersoundguy. Thanks for all as it means a lot to me. You don't sound redundant and sorry you have to repeat yourself. I live in a Senior high-rise and do random acts of kindness like you do for others here, so it goes around. I am very grateful as you are making it possible for an amateur such as me to see how my music might do to the general public, a big step for me. I don't know if it's unusual but I emailed Sony Music in NYC to ask permission to use Joni Mitchell's song, Both Sides Now, and they answered right away with a "yes"! A licensing service said their estimate to apply to them for me, their high end price would be $1,500 yet somewhat a chance it could be higher, so I got brave and tried myself and they said they will monetize it so any money goes to them and let me do it for free! I could hardly believe it!
Later,
Winfred
PS What is the "L" "R" and "1" and "2" buttons and the dials on the side of the Q8. I know they are mic gains and for I guess when you use external mics, which I'm using 2 but I don't understand why they have 4 buttons when it seems all they need is 2, one for each mic. Curious what you think. I also know with the onboard mic I was able to use the gain dial on top with that and set the level. I decided to set it with no low cut or anything in that screen and wondering what you think. Thanks!