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drumboi
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will i be able to record 4 tracks at once using a behringer 1202 mixer hooked up to an e-mu 1212m using n-track studio? how would i connect the mixer to the soundcard?
MadAudio
Damned if I do
No. The 1202 does not have enough outputs. You'd need something with either channel inserts or direct outs on each channel or 4 aux sends.
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drumboi
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what mixer would you recommend for 4-channel simulataneous recording?
Disposable
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I fenagle 4 tracks out of a BEHRINGER EURORACK MXB-1002.
Using the 2 "inserts" and then the stereo output, hard-panned out.
For a total of 4, which I then have to pan out in the mix.
It's a low-budget mixer at about $100 US.
Using the 2 "inserts" and then the stereo output, hard-panned out.
For a total of 4, which I then have to pan out in the mix.
It's a low-budget mixer at about $100 US.
MadAudio
Damned if I do
Behringer gear is OK for starting out, but if you want something that will last, maybe the Mackie 1202. http://www.mackie.com/products/1202vlzpro/
You could probably find one on eBay for cheap.
You could probably find one on eBay for cheap.
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drumboi
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will the mackie allow me to record 4 tracks at once?
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crankz1
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To record any number of tracks at once ... you need a soundcard that offers the same amount of inputs as the number of tracks you want.
The uses of a mixer are for ...
a) Using the pre amps and the direct outs to give you a line level to the soundcard. (this is if the soundcard you use doesn't have any pre's or not enough)
b) Take multiple inputs and group them to 2, 4, 6, 8 ... etc output busses to then go to the soundcard (depending on the number of busses the mixer offers). A small cheap mixer ain't gonna offer much.
c) Offer direct monitoring of whats being recorded and, with proper routing, whats been recorded at the same time.
There are many other uses for a mixer in the setup, but the above are the most common.
Take a look at Ethan Winers article on Using a Mixer with a DAW
Also check out Mixed Signals
HTH
-Ken
The uses of a mixer are for ...
a) Using the pre amps and the direct outs to give you a line level to the soundcard. (this is if the soundcard you use doesn't have any pre's or not enough)
b) Take multiple inputs and group them to 2, 4, 6, 8 ... etc output busses to then go to the soundcard (depending on the number of busses the mixer offers). A small cheap mixer ain't gonna offer much.
c) Offer direct monitoring of whats being recorded and, with proper routing, whats been recorded at the same time.
There are many other uses for a mixer in the setup, but the above are the most common.
Take a look at Ethan Winers article on Using a Mixer with a DAW
Also check out Mixed Signals
HTH
-Ken
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crankz1
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Also have a look at TweakHeadz on soundcards. Matter of fact .... navigate through all of the links on the left side of the guide. Some good info.
MadAudio
Damned if I do
Yes it will. It has 4 channel inserts.drumboi said:
