Sorry for the ultra-newbie query. Currently I'm using a Steinberg 2+2 USB interface with Tracktion DAW under Windows 7 to record my efforts. However, I'm also in a 5-piece band that wants to cut a demo CD and I'd like to be able to record the whole band in one go with each vocal microphone and instrument having its own channel in the DAW. I need a minimum of 8 channels (3 lo-Z, balanced and 5 hi-Z unbalanced) but 12 or more would be better. Most of the USB interfaces I've looked at only have some of their channels directly accessible with the remainder via some other interface/adapter. e.g. PreSonus Studio 18/10 seems to have 4 mic intputs, 4 line inputs and channels 11-18 via ADAT.
So how does everyone do this sort of thing on a budget, and what equipment other than the USB interface are required?
Thanks for looking, Geoff
So how does everyone do this sort of thing on a budget, and what equipment other than the USB interface are required?
Thanks for looking, Geoff