Analog to digital interface straight to a computer?

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I want to set up recording equipment for my drum set but I have not bought anything yet. I'm still trying to figure it all out. If I get a 4 piece micing kit for my set I'll have to buy analog cables for those mics. The 4 analog cables will then plug into an interface of some sort (the interface would have to have at least 4 inputs). Then would this interface plug directly to the computer via a USB cable? From there I would use Mixcraft, Audition or some other digital mixing program to mix the sound. If this doesn't seem logical let me know. I'm trying to figure this all out before I start spending money.

Thanks!

-Glenn
 
gmcke1 said:
Hello,

I want to set up recording equipment for my drum set but I have not bought anything yet. I'm still trying to figure it all out. If I get a 4 piece micing kit for my set I'll have to buy analog cables for those mics. The 4 analog cables will then plug into an interface of some sort (the interface would have to have at least 4 inputs). Then would this interface plug directly to the computer via a USB cable? From there I would use Mixcraft, Audition or some other digital mixing program to mix the sound. If this doesn't seem logical let me know. I'm trying to figure this all out before I start spending money.

Thanks!

-Glenn
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Yes, an audio interface such as listed in this page: Audio Interfaces | Sweetwater.com would be helpful to route your recorded audio directly to the computer.

I cannot recommend a specific audio interface as a lot of factors would be involved in the buying decision. I recommend instead to read/understand the manual (to make sure it fits your needs), read some reviews on the net and consider your budget before you buy any of these audio interface.

Bear in mind that an audio interface can either be firewire, PCI or USB. What is best depends on whether your existing computer hardware will also support it. They all convert analog signals to digital (which is bounced to your hard drive).
 
The one extra thing I suggest you watch is the number of microphone inputs on whatever interface you choose (and there are tons of threads about these). However, almost every interface claims to have X number of inputs but this number is rarely all microphones...many have various formats of digital input and only a couple that can handle mics.

Bob
 
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