BOSS BR-1600 or Behringer DDX and computer

[comfused]

hi,

I'm wondering what way to go ..

1. buy me a BR-1600 all-in-one solution
2. buy me a digital mixer with optional cards so I can link it to Cubase

both possibilities will cost almost the same
(I already have a mac - so don't need to buy that if I go for option 2)

but I really don't know what will be the best

I'd like to be able to record live and track-per-track

pro for the behringer, is that I can also use it as a live mixer for small gigs

 

[dwillis45]

Personally,I would vote for a DAW setup using your Mac if it has a decent processor, plenty of RAM, and a PCI slot or firewire port. All-in-one solutions are fine for some people, but I never felt that they had enough room for adding things later on. As your recording skills and budget change, you may want different preamps, improved converters, etc.

 

[Gorty]

Comfused,
If you do decide to go the all in one, the Boss BR1600 is a very good start. Everything needed is on board, a very compact easy to use rig. You wont be dissapointed!