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Ace2000
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Hello,
This may be a simple question, Im sure some fo you may find it comical but here goes....since this is specific to my gear and lack of expertise, I could really find anything in the search to really answer it.
I have a Fostex VF-16, it has 8 channel inputs. Im thinking of buying a Mackie 1402....will this mixer work with my Fostex?
Like, is there enough Direct outs on the Mackie, to do justice?
Or would a mixer with at least 8 direct outs be more appropriate. I do, however want the Mackie Pre's, but cant afford a 1604 or the like. The 1402 is in my price range. So, would any of you think that optimum performance would be had by sending everything out of the Mackie in a Stereo mix? I mean this is how I would have to send the signals out of the M<ackie and into my Fostex right? through the ALT 3/4 out?
SHould I go for the Mackie 1402, or would something with more direct outs be more appropriate???
Is that correct? I'm sure some of you have waay more experience with this than I do.
Here's a psuedo application setting:
I wanna use 6 mics to record the drums with. Suppose I hook them into the Mackie, add a little gating and compression in the inserts (it does have inserts right?) then send the signal to the Fostex for recording... Now I have my drums recorded on the Fostex in channels 1-6, right? is the mixer a waste of money, or would I be better off just pluggin the mics in direct into the Fostex? Can I use the EQ on the Mackie to color the drums before they hit my recorder?
Im just teetering on indecision as to whether or not to buy the Mackie
any help great, GREATLY appreciated!
thanks.
This may be a simple question, Im sure some fo you may find it comical but here goes....since this is specific to my gear and lack of expertise, I could really find anything in the search to really answer it.
I have a Fostex VF-16, it has 8 channel inputs. Im thinking of buying a Mackie 1402....will this mixer work with my Fostex?
Like, is there enough Direct outs on the Mackie, to do justice?
Or would a mixer with at least 8 direct outs be more appropriate. I do, however want the Mackie Pre's, but cant afford a 1604 or the like. The 1402 is in my price range. So, would any of you think that optimum performance would be had by sending everything out of the Mackie in a Stereo mix? I mean this is how I would have to send the signals out of the M<ackie and into my Fostex right? through the ALT 3/4 out?
SHould I go for the Mackie 1402, or would something with more direct outs be more appropriate???
Is that correct? I'm sure some of you have waay more experience with this than I do.
Here's a psuedo application setting:
I wanna use 6 mics to record the drums with. Suppose I hook them into the Mackie, add a little gating and compression in the inserts (it does have inserts right?) then send the signal to the Fostex for recording... Now I have my drums recorded on the Fostex in channels 1-6, right? is the mixer a waste of money, or would I be better off just pluggin the mics in direct into the Fostex? Can I use the EQ on the Mackie to color the drums before they hit my recorder?
Im just teetering on indecision as to whether or not to buy the Mackie
any help great, GREATLY appreciated!
thanks.