M musicdude New member May 13, 2004 #1 If I'm going to be recording one track at a time on the computer, would I still need a mixer or could I just use a preamp product instead? Thanks
If I'm going to be recording one track at a time on the computer, would I still need a mixer or could I just use a preamp product instead? Thanks
Massive Master www.massivemastering.com May 13, 2004 #2 You should be able to get by with the preamp alone into your card (using the proper connections, of course).
You should be able to get by with the preamp alone into your card (using the proper connections, of course).
M musicdude New member May 14, 2004 #4 which will have better sound quality though? I'm deciding between a small behringer mixer (1202) or an m-audio audio buddy or DMP3. Or maybe just get both mixer and preamp?
which will have better sound quality though? I'm deciding between a small behringer mixer (1202) or an m-audio audio buddy or DMP3. Or maybe just get both mixer and preamp?
Massive Master www.massivemastering.com May 14, 2004 #5 If you can do both, get the mixer and the DMP3. It's always handy to have a small mixer around - You could use it for monitoring, portable use, whatever. But yeah, the DMP is probably going to be your best bet in this case.
If you can do both, get the mixer and the DMP3. It's always handy to have a small mixer around - You could use it for monitoring, portable use, whatever. But yeah, the DMP is probably going to be your best bet in this case.
M musicdude New member May 14, 2004 #6 There's just so much stuff to buy! My head's spinning. Well, thanks for the advice. Actually, would the M-audio Audio Buddy be a good buy? I try to stay on a budget here...
There's just so much stuff to buy! My head's spinning. Well, thanks for the advice. Actually, would the M-audio Audio Buddy be a good buy? I try to stay on a budget here...
B Bulls Hit Well-known member May 14, 2004 #7 A small mixer like the Yamaha MG10/2 for $99 would be a good start. It's got 4 preamps, and you could trade up later if needed
A small mixer like the Yamaha MG10/2 for $99 would be a good start. It's got 4 preamps, and you could trade up later if needed