Connect mackie onyx 1620I firewire to laptop

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Hello all,

My band and I want to record our music. We want to have a multitrack mixer so we can mix each track seperate.

So far I have found the Mackie Onyx 1620I with firewire connected cause I read firewire is the only option for multitrack. Also I have already bought Cubase 6. But the problem is, I don't have a firewire connection or a PCMCIA to connect the mixer to my laptop.

So our mean question is how can we connect our firewire mixer to our laptop.

If there is a easier way. By choosing an other mixer I am glad to hear it.


Kind Regards,
Brian
 
BrianTP said:
Hello all,

My band and I want to record our music. We want to have a multitrack mixer so we can mix each track seperate.

So far I have found the Mackie Onyx 1620I with firewire connected cause I read firewire is the only option for multitrack. Also I have already bought Cubase 6. But the problem is, I don't have a firewire connection or a PCMCIA to connect the mixer to my laptop.

So our mean question is how can we connect our firewire mixer to our laptop.

If there is a easier way. By choosing an other mixer I am glad to hear it.


Kind Regards,
Brian
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Welcome to the forum Brian.

First off, firewire isn't the only option for multitracking. Myself and many many others around the world use USB 2.0.
Here's an excerpt from a wonderful, and very useful thread on this site:

arcadeko said:
FireWire Vs. USB
If you are wondering which is better, Firewire or USB 2 (or 3) you are not alone. From what I have seen, Firewire is actually faster than USB 2, but USB is cheaper to implement and is more common. Also the recording quality is the same from everything I have read (since its all digital anyway). And even though Firewire is technically faster, it’s a moot point as either can record 16/16 duplex equally well. So it is really a matter of personal choice. I have not seen any compelling evidence to choose one over the other. I have used both with the same fine results.
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Your best bet is probably to return the Mackie in favor of something with USB 2.0
or perhaps firewire to Usb adapter exist. Though I'm not too sure what the point of those would be :o

//Best of luck
 
Thank you Kidkage for the information. I have not yet bought the mixer.

I have read somewhere that not all USB mixer can be used for multitrack recording. Maybe you can call a brand that support usb 2.0 multitrack?

Kind Regards,
Brian
 
As far as I'm concerned you dont need the mackie at all. Cubase is a multitrack program you can mix within the comp. All you really need is a decent interface that could convert as many tracks as you need at one time. And these vary. The only advantage you would have with the mackie is that you can play live shows and multitrack them(if that was your intent) Otherwise to mix your actual songs with it is pointless.
 
BrianTP said:
Thank you Kidkage for the information. I have not yet bought the mixer.

I have read somewhere that not all USB mixer can be used for multitrack recording. Maybe you can call a brand that support usb 2.0 multitrack?

Kind Regards,
Brian
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Don't mention it.

arcadeko here on the site uses an Alesis Multimix USB 2.0.
I was going to get one after a few really useful conversations with him, but ended up going with a Tascam US1800 (which is now only $200!!!) since I probably wouldn't have used any eq on the mixer since I set my instrument eq on the amps and my mics are normally running through channel strips.
One day when I need a mixer though I'm totally going for a multimix! It wouldn't hurt to have a something I could use for a PA mixer as well as an interface for "on the go" recording. Whether at gigs, or jamming with friends, or whatever. And I trust arcadeko's judgement.
 
thank for the info kidkage,

I will read myself in with those two.
 
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