4 bus mixer only four tracks

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You can't record anything with a mixer. You need something to record onto.

I'm sure that you really meant "can I only get four independent signals out," and essentially that's correct. You can route four independent outputs from a 4-bus mixer.

How many tracks you can record simultaneously ont a computer is a function of your computer and its audio interface.

With a Delta1010LT, you can use its own two mic preamps, plus four from the Mackie, giving you six independent miked tracks. That leaves two more analog line level imputs that you could be recording, plus a pair of tracks if you have something that has S/PDIF outputs. So the Delta allows you to record up to 10 tracks simultaneoulsy.
 
I think all you have to do is connect inserts (pluged half way) of your mixer to inputs of your delta card and you are good to go for all 8 chanels
 
well 10 chanels counting S/PDIF ... but that wouldn't connect through your mixer
 
Fed said:
I think all you have to do is connect inserts (pluged half way) of your mixer to inputs of your delta card and you are good to go for all 8 chanels
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That's how I've done it in the past. Works pretty well.
 
Wait, I'm forgetting the 1604's feature set. It has direct outs for each channel. So you can send each direct out to an input on the Delta.
 
AlChuck said:
Wait, I'm forgetting the 1604's feature set. It has direct outs for each channel. So you can send each direct out to an input on the Delta.
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Hey, you're right. But it looks like there are direct outs on the first 8 channels only.
 
Yes, they are. In fact you'll probably be using the fader to control the level to your soundcard.
 
MadAudio said:
Yes, they are. In fact you'll probably be using the fader to control the level to your soundcard.
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wouldn't you want to record pre-eq and pre-fader? I don't know if one way is better or more preferable then the other... well I guess "pre" should be better because it's less "effected" ...
 
Fed said:
wouldn't you want to record pre-eq and pre-fader? I don't know if one way is better or more preferable then the other... well I guess "pre" should be better because it's less "effected" ...
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In a perfect world, yes. Sometimes the world of home recording is less than perfect, and that's the way those outputs are - post-fader/post eq. He can keep the eq flat, perhaps, but the faders might be necessary for attenuation.
 
MadAudio said:
In a perfect world, yes. Sometimes the world of home recording is less than perfect, and that's the way those outputs are - post-fader/post eq. He can keep the eq flat, perhaps, but the faders might be necessary for attenuation.
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I should probably check the documentation for that mixer but... I tought if you use insert and plug into it half-way you get the signal right after mixers preamp so you can ajust level with gain nob, and bypass everything else but the pre...
 
They only way you'll know for sure is to try it. Let us know what happens.
 
Fed said:
I should probably check the documentation for that mixer but... I tought if you use insert and plug into it half-way you get the signal right after mixers preamp so you can ajust level with gain nob, and bypass everything else but the pre...
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i was looking at the manual and found this

"the inputs are after the mic preamp, channel faders and equalizers.(post fader/post eq)"

then they say it can be modified. they have the modifications in the manual you can make it: pre eq/pre fader/pre alt-mute.
and also: post eq/ pre fader/ pre alt-mute

seems pretty cool and it don't look that hard a few jumpers and a cap.

i don't mind being post eq post fader though
 
hubb_99 said:
i was looking at the manual and found this

"the inputs are after the mic preamp, channel faders and equalizers.(post fader/post eq)"

then they say it can be modified. they have the modifications in the manual you can make it: pre eq/pre fader/pre alt-mute.
and also: post eq/ pre fader/ pre alt-mute

seems pretty cool and it don't look that hard a few jumpers and a cap.

i don't mind being post eq post fader though
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I think you'd want it post fader, as that is what will control the signal level going into your DAW. Although the trim knob will also control the signal level, I would set that according to Mackie's instructions, and then use the fader to control the actual signal into the sound card.

As for eq, personally I just leave mine set flat. I would think the eq knobs are really more designed for use in a live setting.
 
I just bought an Allen & Heath gl2200. It's direct outs are switchable pre/post but there is soldering involved. I prefer them to be pre fade/eq because when I record live shows using this board the level to tape is set by the preamp gain only. That way I can mix throughout the night without screwing up the recording levels.
 
fostex

hello, I have a Fostex 812 mixer and at the moment a normal soundcard
with one line in and no outs and when i hooked up that mixer ther is no sound at all is there someone who has some advise
 
Hey...if your MIC'ing up Drums you might wanna Clip the Imputs on the Pre-Amp this can yeild some pretty good results...especially on drums and bass...!!!!

On my Behringer...There are 3 clicks...1st Click Insert Pre-Fader...2nd Click Insert Post...third...Fully imput into desk...!!!
 
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