new to computer based recording

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Hi, Ive been using an adat machine with an alesis mixer for recording but a friend of mine has been raving about the TC Electronics Impact Twin which im seriously considering using.
The thing is ive never used a audio interface to computer setup for recording and im in need of some help.
It sounds like all im going to need is mics, mic cables, an impact twin and a computer, which is great except at one point i will want to record at least 8 tracks simaltaniously.

The question is can use a mixer with the impact twin without effecting the sound?
Also, if any of you have used the Impact Twin could you tell me what you think of the sound and is there any thing else i should consider before using this kind of setup? (Audio interface to computer)

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
 
First...Welcome to HR.



If it were me (and this is just my opinion)...I would get an interface with 8 mic preamps and skip the mixer altogether (unless you have a really good mixer with really good preamps). You could get one for around the same price as the Impact Twin.
 
I was hoping you would say that. Any reccomendations?
Thanks for the reply
Steve
 
what's your budget?

i liked the presonus firepod/fp10 when i had it....but there are better/worse options out there!

*it was firewire though*
 
Around the same budget of the Impact Twin??

MOTU 8pre, Presonus Firestudio, Presonus FP10, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, among others.

I only have experience with Presonus products and I've never had a problem with them. I've had two Firepods and now use a Firestudio and Digimax FS.


You could also go the used route and save a little money.
 
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