Drum Recording/Multitrack Soundcard?

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Okay so basically what I've been trying to do here is record the drums and then edit each separate mics track afterwards (i.e. overall eq, panning, etc.) I have a full mic set, but up until now I've been running through a crappy little Behringer interface into Cubase, with a max of four drum mics running at once. The program always mixes the drums into a one stereo track upon recording...I've found no way to fix this.
I've been led to believe through some reading I've done that buying a multitrack soundcard may help me here. I just wanted to know is this what I'm looking for and if so what is a good one in the range of say 2-300$ Preferably with at least 8 track separate recording capability.
For the record my computer is an AMD Phenom X3 8450, and I play heavy music.
 
Without knowing the exact Behringer unit it's impossible to be sure, but most likely it's simply a 2-channel interface. They may several mixer/interfaces that are like that. The software is probably not to blame.

Yes, some sort of interface with more channels in and out of the computer would do the trick. There are dozens to choose from. The specifics of your needs will narrow the field.
 
Bump - board's being spammed, so just bumping this thread back above the spam until teh mods kill it...
 
Well I can't remember the units name, it was a friends and I haven't used it since. I just need a way to be able to independently edit the drum tracks after recording into the computer, I.e. Double bass, snare, cymbals.
As far as the four mics went the interface was a 2 channel but I had 4 going through a board into the interface.
I just wanted to make sure that a good sound card would just allow me to have several tracks going straight into the program at once and being independently adjustable. I'm looking for decent sound quality here b/c I've recorded like four demos and not been happy with the drum sound on a single one.
 
IMO, the Tascam US1641 (16 separate channels with 10 built in preamps) is the most bang for the buck for this. It has been discontinued and replaced by the 1800 but can still be found for $250 or so. You will need an dedicated usb2.0 port though. My pcie card was only $20. Never had a single problem.

I feel like I'm a rep for this unit sometimes but hey, I works great for me, so why not!

Jimmy
 
Ok, so If I get it it just reads from the usb port straight into the program as however many separate tracks I have running into it? (I have usb 2.0) Sorry if I sound redundant, I'm somewhat new to this.
I have the soundcard which came with my computer which is a Realtek 6-channel HD audio.
 
Most interfaces are actually several pieces of equipment in one: preamp(s), converter(s), and the actual interface that translates the digital signal from the converter(s) to a signal your computer can understand. To more directly answer your question, an 8-channel interface would give you 8 mono signals to work with in your DAW of choice (Cubase, Pro Tools, Reaper, etc.), giving you the multi-mic control you're looking for.
 
Yes sir. A USB interface is a direct replacement for your internal sound card. Most internal soundcards will not even come close to good recording quality. Your best bet is to evaluate your own needs as to how many channels you will need to record at once, both now and in the future. Some firewire interfaces are expandable to more channels if you decide you need more later. I would investigate this before deciding on a particular unit. The Tascam US 1641/1800 are not expandable, but offer ability to record 16 tracks at once into separate channels for less than $300. This is the route I went with because it fit 'my' needs. Your needs may be different from mine. Investigate and decide what you need.
 
Sounds like its right up my alley then honestly, I'll look into some interfaces but this one does seem good and cheaper than most I have seen. I don't foresee having to expand past that many tracks really. Is the 1800 any better or worse than the 1641?
I appreciate all the help. And thanks for all the info on interfaces.
 
Its pretty much the same. Looks cooler. External power supply and better knobs. Same functions as far as I can tell. Oh yeah, mo money. :)
 
Though not the greatest, the stuff on my link was done with the 1641 and some turd polishing plugs. :)
 
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