Audiophile 2496 + Behringer UB1202 questions

[typeS5]

I just bought an M-Audio Audiophile 2496 and a Behringer Eurorack UB1202 12-channel mixer to try and get some guitars and drums recorded for the band my friends and i are in. Tape Out on the 1202 goes to the 2496's analog in's, which i hope is correct. Since I have no actual guitars with me (everything is at the studio), I have a PG58 using an XLR to 1/4" cable to run through to the mixer. I've tried testing the mic like this to see if I could get a signal..but no success. i think i'm probably doing something wrong at this point And so, knowing that, I have a couple of questions.

Do I need anything connected between the guitars/mics and the mixer to get a signal through to the 2496 at all? Am i hooking up the sound card to the mixer incorrectly? Do i need any amps for anything?

I've been trying to get this to work for a couple days without any luck so i'd b forever grateful to anyone who could help me out even just a bit.

 

[ssscientist]

Just because the tape outs on your board and the audio inputs on your soundcard both have RCA jacks doesn't mean they go together. You will need to visit your local Radio Shack or other electronics parts store and get either RCA to 1/4" adapters or 1/4" to RCA adapters depending on the cable you have already. Then plug the main outputs of the board into the audio input of the soundcard.

Plugging a guitar straight into the board will result in what's known as an 'impedance' mismatch, meaning the board is expecting a line-level signal but a guitar puts out a whole lot less. This will sound like poop. These are pretty good and not too 'spensitive and will give you good results - if you have two guitars just play them one at a time overdub-style. For bass use this. Drums and vocals can be mic'ed. If you are going to do this project in overdubs, get the drums down first. Here's a link to a freeware recording program to get you started.

And welcome to the board!

 

[typeS5]

Hey thanks for the reply and warm welcome!

Just wondering but... that thing you mentioned that I should put between the guitar and mixer... what type of equipment would that classify as? An amp, basically? Also, what do you mean by overdubbing? And lastly, the volume indication on the mixer... should it respond somehow just by having something plugged into it or does it need to actually be outputted somewhere for it to respond at all?

Sorry.. I'm really new at this and could use all the help i can.

Anyway I'll try to get everything i need setup to the best of my knowledge as soon as i can and see if i get some results.

 

[ssscientist]

what do you mean by overdubbing

Adding your part on a new track while listening to the existing parts is known as overdubbing. It can be done by just one player or by a full band. If you do decide to buy the amp simulator that I recommended (that's what it's called) set it on different settings for each guitar. If you have more than one guitar player in the band, let him or her take the gizmo home for a night or two and come up with a preferred sound.

 

[typeS5]

Thanks for answering my noob questions, sss.

Anyway, the setup works now. Everything's working great! A friend of mine had an amp processor lying around at his house, which we use for now till it breaks down, which could be sometime soon. I tried recording DI w/ guitar and it really sounded like crap. WAY too much noise and it was just too soft no matter what you do.

I think all I'd need now is a DI box for our bass guitar. Is there anything else we may absolutely need? We've got 2 guitarists, 1 bass, 1 vox, 1 drums.

Thanks again!

 

[astoebe]

hey, just a suggestion.....if you have a guitar amp you normally play through, you could mic it with an sm57 or other cheaper mic and you may like the sound.....this would save you from buying another guitar processor if the old one breaks, and you may think it sounds better......but do whatever you prefer, it's just a thought

 

[wells]

This guy will help you in your mixer --> 2496....: TS-RCA cable