DJ Mixer to soundcard

[DJ Saurus]

I am trying to record from a DJ Mixing board (Rane MP 24) to an OEM Soundcard. I am having problems getting both channels to come through (both play and record). Right now I am using the RCA Tape Outputs with a Y-adapter to a single stereo 1/8" plug. The soundcard is stereo-capable. I have even tried just a CD-Player with the same luck.

The Mixing board has several different outputs: RCA Out, 3 seperately preamped 1/4" (L and R) and the main output also has outputs for XLR connections. There is also a 1/4" Headphone output. And finally there are two Loop Stereo I/Os- a switchable loop and an effects loop.

My immediate goal is to burn a couple crates of my wax with my CD-RW and get them the #@#! out of my living space (I'm too old to have crates of records lying around!)..My long-term goal is to be able to make mix multi-track recordings and burn them onto CD should I ever feel motivated to spin again.

I am aware that I will want to buy a new soundcard but am also looking for some recommendations?

Thanks,
DJSaurus

 

[Free_Spirit]

Just to see if I understand you correctly.

Does the "getting both channels to come through" mean the left and right channels?

If so, what input are you using on the soundcard? Mic-in or Line-in.

If it is mic-in, it is possible that it is a mono input which is the case on some sound cards.The same could apply to your line-in but generally the line-in is a stereo input.

I do not know the OEM Soundcard.