Analog\Digital

[PoorBoyRecordings]

Hey guys. I want to mess around with doing some digital recording. I am an avid analog recordist but, just want to learn new things. I have a compaq presario desktop computer, using factory soundcard as I just want to dable, reaper, a small 8 channel Radio Shack mic mixer (analog), and several different mics. What I really need to know is can I run the analog mixer into the line in on the front of the computer ( i know it would only be stereo ) or is the front inputs digital only ??

 

[diggy_dude]

If you run a mixer into the stereo inputs on the computer, you'll miss the main benefit of digital recording, which is using a software mixer (aka DAW) with all of its built-in processors and editing capabilities. You'll be wanting a multi-channel audio interface to take advantage of those features.

 

[Track Rat]

Yeah, you can use what you have as front end and mix in the box with Reaper. The stock sound card and the Rat Shack mixer as a mic preamp won't give you great results but it'll work.

 

[PoorBoyRecordings]

thx guys. i just want to mess with digi a little bit. i wouldn't give up my analog for digital but just want to try it.