Quick question about mixers...

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Hey I was wondering if on mixers there is a way you can just have one output. Or is it a seperate output for each channel?

I'm wondering this because I have a delta 66 with 4 inputs. I wanted to get a mixer and mic up my drum kit and was hoping I could get like a 6 channel mixer and then be able to output that all into one of the inputs on the delta 66.

Also (just to save space), I just got a pod direct box (WOOHOO!!!) and I was wondering if I should run it thru a mixer before putting it to the delta 66.

Phew maybe that wasn't a quick question.

-Paul
 
It depends on what mixer you get. Most of the smaller ones have only main out's and aux sends and possibly one buss. To get direct outs which is for every mic input there is an output you'll have to look at some mid sized mixers.

The you'll be able to route 4 mics to 4 inputs on your Delta and record each mic on a seperate track.

Something like this has direct outs http://www.mackie.com/record/1642vlzpro/index.html

Tukkis
 
So if I got that I would only be able to use 4 of the mic outputs then right?
 
A standard small 8 trk mixer will have a single mono output or stereo output of all 8 chls. combined. Thats why they call it a mixer.
 
So if I got that I would only be able to use 4 of the mic outputs then right?
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Yes. It's got 8 mic inputs and 8 direct outs so yes you'll be able to record 4 mics at a time.

Tukkis
 
At the bottom of the mixer food chain you have the Mackies and the Behringers. I'd stay clear of the Behringers. Aside from the lower build quality they're just under equiped. If you had something like a Mackie 1202, each of the channels that have mic preamps are equiped with channel inserts. These are in/outs that have a dual purpose. It's a place where you can "insert" a device like a compressor or (like in your case) you can utilize it as a direct channel output to drive the input of a recorder. Aside from the inserts that could be used as outs there are the Alt 3/4 buss outputs that can be used to group more than one mic together to send to a recorder. You asked if you can route a POD through the mixer on the way to your sound card. You could but unless you're combining it with another instrument or something and sending it all as a mono or stereo composit signal to your recorder, there would be no advantage to this as the POD has plenty of gain to drive an input and sending it through more circuitry would only degrade the signal.
 
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Actually - there are worse than either Mackie or Behringer........... Phonic mixers are complete and utter garbage, and then there's always Radio Shack!!!!!!!

In Canada - RatShack is selling a karaoke system that will "make you sound like a pro" with high-power (50 watts), and a dual cassette so that you can "record your performance."

Or then there's the PA system that will let you "produce the best sound possible".... "40-watts of solid power built-in 3-band equalizer that lets you adjust response for best sound. It's wide frequency response easily handles amplification of voice and music..."

Yikes........... :eek: :rolleyes:
 
In Canada - RatShack is selling a karaoke system that will "make you sound like a pro" with high-power (50 watts), and a dual cassette so that you can "record your performance."
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Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!

Or the "Pro" dynamic mic for $29.99 with the professional Lo-Z XLR mic cable and connector. OOOOOOH. :rolleyes:

I love the way RatShack writes thier ad copy for the unsuspecting.:rolleyes:
 
Do you guys think 4 mics is enough to record drums? One for kick, one for snare, and 2 overheads? or should I put one in the middle of the toms and have just 1 overhead?
 
Its a cheapie but will probably do.
I recommend a Tascam for a little less than $300.00 {8 chls.}
 
That samson mixer has some sort of hard disk integration so I would steer clear of it. It also only has 3 outs, L and R Main and 1 Aux.

You want a mixer with 4 or more outs if you want to record 4 mics seperately. You could go with a Behringer. Even though they are frowned upon around here they are not to bad for beginners. Something like this will give 4 mic ins and 6 outs, L and R Main, L and R Buss and 2 Aux out's.

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=7840&Category=Mixers

Or you could go a step up with a Mackie http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=1281&Category=Mixers

This has 4 mic ins and 4 outs, L and R main and 2 Aux outs.

And yes 4 mics is enough to mic drums with 2 OH, Kick and Snare.

Tukkis
 
I thank you guys soooo much. I was really close to making a bad purchase. I'm thinking I'll go for the Mackie 1202 vlz.

The outs from the mixer are quarter inch plugs right?
 
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