Inherited equipment. What now?

[KevinTran]

I recently inherited some sound equipment and I'd like some guidance with how to use it. I have tons of karaoke dvd's and would like to record & mix on my computer. This is what I have:

* Digitech Studio S200 Multi Effects Processor (Have no idea how to use this)
* Peavy Q215 Stereo Graphic Equalizer (too many gliders)
* Yamaha Club Series S215IV Cabinet 2x15 with Horn speakers (these are HUGE)
* Crate Pro Audio CSM12 Stereo Console Mixer (this is just an elaborate volume control to me, need help with this one)
* Crate Pro Audio SPA1400 Power Amp (450W per side)
* Wireless Shure M58 mic (pair, works great)
* Pioneer karaoke

Computer equipment:
* Athlon 1.3 GHz
* 256MB ram
* Creative Soundblaster Live!
* 80GB hard disk space
* DVD (i use it to record the karaoke tracks as mp3s)

I was looking at upgrading my sound card to the Soundblaster Audigy 2 Platinum EX, which has recording capabilities up to 24 digital tracks. Anyone have good experience with this card? I don't like to assume anything.

Can anyone tell me if I have everything I need?

 

[drstawl]

I was looking at upgrading my sound card to the Soundblaster Audigy 2 Platinum EX, which has recording capabilities up to 24 digital tracks.

I think they mean it records 24 bit digital audio. The # of tracks you can play back simultaneously will depend on the PC you use and the recording software.

 

[dafduc]

Audigy doesn't give your 24 TRACKS, it gives you two tracks of 24-BIT audio. It's a step above SBLive (2 tracks, 16-bit audio), but barely.

As for the rest, if you're just mixing down karaoke, you probably don't need it, but if you're going to run karaoke at a club, you'll need most of the gear on your list.

Daf

 

[moskus]

I was looking at upgrading my sound card to the Soundblaster Audigy 2 Platinum EX, which has recording capabilities up to 24 digital tracks.

I think you mean it has a resolution of 24 bit and 96 kHz. Most soundcards lets you record 24 tracks (but not on the same time).

You can't record 24 tracks simultaniously with the Audigy 2.

 

[moskus]

WOW! Ultra-doubble post... TRIPPLE-POST!

 

[dafduc]

Jinx!

 

[KevinTran]

Wow! ok 24-bit recording. hehe. I think I get it now. Thanks.

No club stuff for me. Just home recording. Am I hearing that I don't need any of that equipment?

 

[moskus]

Am I hearing that I don't need any of that equipment?

Sure you need it. But people with that kind of equipment know how to use it, you know...

And since I'm not familiar with any of the listed equipment, I can't tell you specifically how to use it.