Do I Need A Mixer?

[Steelo_Brown]

I've been looking to put together a home recording studio and i pretty much have everything i need. But im kinda stuck. Do i need a MIXER? My Software already has a mixing program but the problem im having is plugging in my professional MIC into the computer. Can someone offer feedback. I'm I really gonna need a MIXER?

 

[Thunder33]

I've been looking to put together a home recording studio and i pretty much have everything i need. But im kinda stuck. Do i need a MIXER? My Software already has a mixing program but the problem im having is plugging in my professional MIC into the computer. Can someone offer feedback. I'm I really gonna need a MIXER?

You will either need a mixer and/or a good sound card. There are tons of threads about it here. Do a search for mixers and soundcards and you will get some good info.


And before someone flames me for saying to search it......suck it! I search this place almost everyday and get great info.

 

[Thunder33]

okay okay, I will help a little more. How many inputs do you need?

 

[Steelo_Brown]

I dont need too many. im just gonna be using Guitar, keyboard and vocals =D
I really appreciate it. thanks for the help

 

[Thunder33]

what is your budget?

 

[Steelo_Brown]

well, im trying to spend around 500 to 1000

 

[Thunder33]

well, im trying to spend around 500 to 1000

well hell, that should be easy.

Get you one of these
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Mixers?sku=630051

and one of these

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Recording/Computer/Hardware?sku=701346


that will give you four separate inputs at one time given that your software can handle that set up.

 

[Steelo_Brown]

awesome.. but with the preamp i dont need the mixer then, right?

 

[Thunder33]

awesome.. but with the preamp i dont need the mixer then, right?

I just depends on what you are wanting to do. I like to have a mixer on the front end because it allows me to run the monitor mix however I need to while sending the dry mix to the DAW. But that is just me. I would really adv to get the Delta 1010 over that just in case you need more inputs later. You can get the 1010lt for about $200 now days. It has two pres and 6 other inputs that you can run from the mixer. Like I said, do a search and you will find a lot of good info. good luck.

 

[Steelo_Brown]

thanks alot man. i really appreciate the help

 

[Kevin Deschwazi]

Or if you wanted to do it even cheaper you could use the Yamaha MG 12/4 and use the inserts as direct outs.

I'll second both those bits of gear though, i use an M Audio Delta card (1010LT) and I've used one of the yammie MG boards quite a bit for some live stuff. Both really good for the price.

 

[Thunder33]

Or if you wanted to do it even cheaper you could use the Yamaha MG 12/4 and use the inserts as direct outs.

I'll second both those bits of gear though, i use an M Audio Delta card (1010LT) and I've used one of the yammie MG boards quite a bit for some live stuff. Both really good for the price.

I actually had that board on there first but changed it. Not sure why. I think because it is a little bigger and we all know that size matters in the mixer world! That is why mine takes up half of my room now.



now if I could only learn to use it!