Pc recording w/ analog mixer?

[zedad]

Hey,

We have a peavey 14 analog mixer, and a computer that can handle anything you throw at it, also im running on kristal. Basically since im so new at pc recording, what else do we need for pc recording? any help is much appreciated and can earn a reward of $10,000...... JUST KIDDING! But help will be appreciated greatly for our Band. also we have a crappy soundcard.

 

[jerberson12]

Hey,

We have a peavey 14 analog mixer, and a computer that can handle anything you throw at it, also im running on kristal. Basically since im so new at pc recording, what else do we need for pc recording? any help is much appreciated and can earn a reward of $10,000...... JUST KIDDING! But help will be appreciated greatly for our Band. also we have a crappy soundcard.

OK here goes!
You need:

Recording Software (Sonar, Protools, ...)
Monitor Speaker (Fostex, Alesis, M-Audio)
Monitor Power Supply
Monitor Headphones
Better Sound Card (M-Audio, EMU)
Microphone(Go to Mic Forum)
Mic Preamp
Cables (???)
Better CPU (2.8 above will work)
Better RAM (512 above)
More Storage (120 GB Above)
Midi Keyboard...
Your Guitars....
Guitar Effect
Guitar Combo Head/Cabinet
Compressor
EQualizer
Gate
Pitch Corrector
Harmonizer
Effect Processor
Noise Reduction Software
Mp3 Encoder
DXi Synth
Dxi Drum Synth(if drums are to be programmed)
Keyboard Stand
Mic Stand
Guitar Stand
Large Room(if you have drums)
Small Room(If drums are to be programmed)
SoundProof (Auralex)
food and beer.....

above mentioned is no kidding!

 

[thane1200]

Hey,

We have a peavey 14 analog mixer, and a computer that can handle anything you throw at it, also im running on kristal. Basically since im so new at pc recording, what else do we need for pc recording? any help is much appreciated and can earn a reward of $10,000...... JUST KIDDING! But help will be appreciated greatly for our Band. also we have a crappy soundcard.

What are you planning on recording??? How many individual tracks do you need???

More info. please.

 

[zedad]

um lets see hear We have to record bass guitar, electric guitar, my drums, the synth, and 2 layers of vocals, so would that be six tracks i would be recording? im sorry i didnt give enough information. would i have to get preamps? i mean wouldnt the mixer work fine for mic premps? what would i need to plug the analog mixer into the new soundcard? any ideas on a good soundcard within the $150 dollar range? would i be able to record with just mics on the instruments and vocals, through the mixer into my comppy? or is there a different way to do it?

It doesnt have to be the best sounding but i would like it to be as good as i can get it. We will just be recording a demo, not a perfectly mastered cd or anything.

 

[LemonTree]

I like to save the first 8 tracks for the drums and the bass...

My last tracklist ran something like this...

1.Bass
2.Kick
3.Snare
4.Hats
5.Rack tom
6.Floor tom
7. OHL
8. OHR
9. ambience/room mic
10.Acoustic Guitar
11.Clean Rythm guitar
12.Crunch rythm guitar
13.Flanging guitar on bridge
14. Lead guitar
15.Lead vocals
16. Lead vox doubled n squashed
17. Backing vox
18.Backing vox
19.backing vox
20.Tambourine
21.Shakers
22. n/a
23.effects return
24.effects return

it mounts up pretty quickly

If you have a mixer with pre amps built in and direct outs or inserts on each channel go for something like the M-Audio Delta 1010. That will give you 8 imputs and let you atleast get the drums and bass down in one take. Then you can layer over the top for your guitars and vox and synths

mono drumkits blow

 

[Dani Pace]

It sounds like you want to use the mixer much the same as when playing live, then use the line(s) out to record to your PC, right? Yes, this can be done. Getting everything balanced in the mixer signal is a bit harder than it is for a live gig. An EQ between the mixer and soundcard might be a useful addition. Good mics are critical, stage mics are not always the best choice for recording, try what you have, if they sound ok then use them, if not then check the mic forum for advice. You will need adapter cables to connect the mixer to the soundcard, these are available at almost any electronics store, even from Radio Shack. When recording, watch the peak meters, you NEVER want to let anything red line. While this is not the best way to record, you can get fairly good results, better than a stereo cassette deck any way. One thing I do recomend is to upgrade your soundcard ASAP as this will make everything easier and sound much better. Best wishes and good luck.