3 microphones, mixer and combo amp

[distortedbach]

Hello, folks! I'm new to recording, so my question is pretty vague maybe, but I'll try to ask.

The thing is, I want to record different sounds amplifying them with my combo amp for a heavy loud sound. I have a combo amp — Roland JC-40 , a mixer — Soundcraft EPM8, 5 dynamic microphones, and the ZOOM H8 audio recorder. I also have the Steinberg UR44C audio interface and computer, if needed.

So, I want to use 3 microphones to capture sounds, send the captured signals to the mixer and send them to the mic'd combo amp (2 microphones for stereo), to record it with the Zoom H8.

I want to ask if my plan is doable. Is it possible to send signals from 3 microphones simultaneously to the combo amp using a mixer? If yes, how should I connect this chain?

Thanks.

 

[distortedbach]

Oh, it would be better for me to start this topic in the Newbies forum. I'm sorry, I messed up.

 

[mjbphotos]

3 mics into the mixer via XLR cables.

Do you want stereo signal to the amp (the amp is stereo)? Or is mono sound ok (left and right combined out of both amp speakers)?

If mono, a 1/4"-1/4" from the mixer's mono output to one of hte guitar inputs on the amp. If stereo, 2 XLR-XLR cables with XLR-1/4" impedance transformer adapters. Then both of those into the 2 guitar jacks.

 

[ecc83]

You might run into overload and hum loop problems running a mixer into a guitar amplifier and the easiest fix is a 're-amp' box.
This is essentially a pot (volume control) and a transformer that reduces the level and breaks the ground path.

Dave.

 

[distortedbach]

3 mics into the mixer via XLR cables.

Do you want stereo signal to the amp (the amp is stereo)? Or is mono sound ok (left and right combined out of both amp speakers)?

If mono, a 1/4"-1/4" from the mixer's mono output to one of hte guitar inputs on the amp. If stereo, 2 XLR-XLR cables with XLR-1/4" impedance transformer adapters. Then both of those into the 2 guitar jacks.

Hi, Mike! Thank you for your reply.

The amp is stereo with two 10-inch speakers, and I want stereo signal to the amp.

When you say "2 XLR-XLR cables", you mean two XLR/male-XLR/female cables, right? The high impedance adapters should be connected to the cables' MALE ends and then plugged into the amp's inputs. The cables' FEMALE ends should be plugged into the MIX-L/MIX-R in the mixer, correct?

I think I've got it. Thank you again, you helped a lot!

You might run into overload and hum loop problems running a mixer into a guitar amplifier and the easiest fix is a 're-amp' box.
This is essentially a pot (volume control) and a transformer that reduces the level and breaks the ground path.

Dave.

Hello, Dave! Thank you for the feedback. Should the reamp box go after the mixer in this chain? Microphones--->Mixer--->Reamp Box--->Amp? And what cables I need to use in my case?

 

[ecc83]

https://www.thomann.de/gb/palmer_reamping_box_daccapo.htm About the cheapest one I can find. You will need an XLR to mono jack cable from the mixer via re amp and jack to jack to amp.

When peeps get into such 'off the wall' recording ideas it is a good idea IMHO to get some basic electronics know-how. For instance there are several YT videos about a DIY re amp box. They really are beer into water to build if you can solder!

The real essence of home recording 50 odd years ago was that people built much of their own gear. A transformer, a pot and a couple of jacks is hardly rocket science!

Dave.