It's Audio Interface time

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Ok guys here's my question. If I am recording, let's say 4 separate audio sources simultaneously at 24/96, will I get bogged down using an interface with a USB 2.0 connection?

More specifically using the Tascam US1641going into MacBook Pro
Thought I should mention, I am thinking of buying it but don't know if the above issue will be prevalent.

Any help will be appreciated
Thanks
Deeder
 
Maybe.
Try it at 24/44.1 and 16/24.1
You don't need to record at 96.
The Tascam isn't the problem, by the way.
 
I'm not sure what you mean by "bogged down". You can record simultaneously all 16 tracks and they would be lined up. Any 'bogging down' would likely be latency/dropouts/stuttering related to drivers and/or computer settings.
Cubase LE4 comes with it but I'd recommend buying SONAR PE
 
I have the Tascam M-164UF ... 16 channel mixer / 16 channel USB 2.0 audio Interface ... 24/48 is what it does, and very good. I'm reading it can do 24/96, but haven't figured that one yet.
24/48 is pretty decent audio quality IMHO
 
Also make sure your computer isn't running low on resources or has a bunch of apps running in the background. Nothing like an antivirus kicking in when your trying to mix or record tracks.

DS
 
drumslinger said:
Also make sure your computer isn't running low on resources or has a bunch of apps running in the background. Nothing like an antivirus kicking in when your trying to mix or record tracks. :drunk:

DS
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Not a worry, check out a freeware called GameBooster, is designed for shutting down services, AV etc when Gaming or Recording.
 
Deeder Pool said:
Ok guys here's my question. If I am recording, let's say 4 separate audio sources simultaneously at 24/96, will I get bogged down using an interface with a USB 2.0 connection?

More specifically using the Tascam US1641going into MacBook Pro
Thought I should mention, I am thinking of buying it but don't know if the above issue will be prevalent.

Any help will be appreciated
Thanks
Deeder
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I don't think you'll have a problem. But, I would start off recording at 24/44.1. Make sure you have the updated drivers.
 
The way I see it is (and some people may agree with me):

Record, mix, and master (?) at 24 bit/44.1 kHz (dithered down to 16 bit at the very last point in the process for CD), unless you're doing it for DVD audio, in which case it's going to be 24 bit/96 kHz anyway.
 
drumslinger said:
Also make sure your computer isn't running low on resources or has a bunch of apps running in the background. Nothing like an antivirus kicking in when your trying to mix or record tracks.

DS
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+1 this. Google how to optimize your system for audio recording.
 
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