preamps and mixers

[fletch88]

hey confused here ok whats the best thing to get- a preamp or a mixer

this is the preamp i would get - http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/DMP3-main.html

and the mixer is this- http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--BEHUB1204FXP

 

[Creamyapples1]

Are you using a PC to record on? If so, scrap the mixer (esspecially Behringer) get the DMP3 and rock out with your....well you know....

Keep it "in the box" meaning, mix, and covert to wav or mp3 and move to CD from within the PC.

If you aren't using a PC then this is a whole different can of beans. Please advise and we'll go from there.

 

[fletch88]

im using a pc

its currently a p4 800mhz 3.2ghz with 1gb of ram so thats all good

it will have a delta 44
the preamp i guess from what youve said (lol the beginners guide to mixing suggested the mixer http://www.tweakheadz.com/laboratory/studiosetup.htm

and it would have a AT-2020 mic

 

[Creamyapples1]

That's one way to go, depending on what you are planning to do. I just don't see a point in a mixer if you aren't planning on using any outboard effects or anything and mixing down to DAT or External CDR.

I could however, see a point in a decent board like a Mackie or Yamaha if you needed more than 2-4 decent preamps.

 

[fletch88]

well im guessing i only need one preamp if im going to be just recording vocals and guitar separately lol

and spose dont need the mixer effects as guitar tracks pro has got all of the effects on

 

[Creamyapples1]

Then the DMP3 it is!