recording chain

[blackmusic]

Hi, I have been wondering... Most of those digital hard disks don't have XLR inputs (in fact I haven't seen any)... Is there some type of equipment that would allow me to plug in 1/4" inputs and or xlr inputs to it, and then have direct outputs to the recorder in rca or 14" form? I'm trying to do a 16 track recording project, and dont want to spend a fortune on seperate mic preamps and adapters. Any ideas?

~Thanks

 

[dobro]

Digital hard disks where?

In computers?

In standalone units?

"Is there some type of equipment that would allow me to plug in 1/4" inputs and or xlr inputs to it, and then have direct outputs to the recorder in rca or 14" form?"

Yeah - a mixer.