Separate Mixers

[MrBassMan]

I am currently using a Tascam 424 Mk3 and am looking to add a little more flexibility. If I was to buy a separate Mixer would this allow to me record more than 4 inputs at once?

Any suggestions for a relatively low cost mixer that would be suitable for home use.

Thanks

 

[Emeric]

Sure, you would be sub-mixing but nothing wrong with that.

Probably a mackie for something on the cheap.

 

[knightfly]

From the tone of your question, I wasn't sure if you know this or not; if you do, just ignore this -

You CAN record more inputs at once with a mixer, but you can't record more than 4 SEPARATE tracks, that is a limitation of the recorder. By "submixing", it means that you must get a balance that you like coming out of the mixer BEFORE you record, because it will all go together on 1 or 2 TRACKS of your recorder. Once that happens, the only way to change the balance of that track is to re-record it.

As long as you understand that limitation and can live with it, cool... Steve

 

[MrBassMan]

I did understand that, but thanks for taking the time to explain.

If I wanted to record more than 4 tracks, what sort of recorder would I need? I guess a digital one would be best? Do simple multitrack recorders exist? with no mixer, just inputs and a recorder?

These questions probably sound daft but i've been using the four track happily for a while and now just feel the need to upgrade and add some flexibility....this gear is addictive.

 

[Axis]

The next step up from a 4 track is probably an ADAT which you can get used down to about $400. They are pretty basic, 8 tracks, basically inputs and a recorder. For it you will also need a mixer w/ atleast 8 inputs and 8 outputs.