drummersteve
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from this forum, ive found out that outputs from a mixing desk, say were working with a 16 track, obviously cannot all fit into the 2, sometimes even one audio input on a soundcard. so an input module is needed. this way, the information can go from the mixing desk to the computer via the input module and a special cable. im guessing that this special cable tranmsfers all the information seperatley so each individual track can be individually messed around with within the computer software (i will be using acid).
now from looking at various mixing desk specs on the internet, ive noticed that some mixing desks do not mention the number of outputs. now before i thought that each channel would have its own output, and these would go individually into discrete inputs on the input module. but, like ive said, some specs do not mention any sort of output. would this mean the output could be in stereo, to go straight to an amplifier, meaning this type of mixing desk is not suitable for computer recording use? or is it just an obvious thing and each channel always has its own output? also, if a mixing desk has each channel output seperate, what type of cable would be used? would it be 1/4 line-in, like used with electric guitars? sorry theres quite alot, if all could be answered id appreciate it!
Thanks, steve
now from looking at various mixing desk specs on the internet, ive noticed that some mixing desks do not mention the number of outputs. now before i thought that each channel would have its own output, and these would go individually into discrete inputs on the input module. but, like ive said, some specs do not mention any sort of output. would this mean the output could be in stereo, to go straight to an amplifier, meaning this type of mixing desk is not suitable for computer recording use? or is it just an obvious thing and each channel always has its own output? also, if a mixing desk has each channel output seperate, what type of cable would be used? would it be 1/4 line-in, like used with electric guitars? sorry theres quite alot, if all could be answered id appreciate it!
Thanks, steve