something just popped into my head

[pearlnpaiste]

ok so i was thinking about getting some mics to put into an audio interface to record onto my computer, but then it struck me that i will need a bass drum mic plus the other 2 and the interface only has 2 inputs so i was thinking that i could get a mixer and then plug that into a single input interface. will that work and would i need to get a DI box for that?

 

[Greg_L]

thats how i currently record my drums. 6 mics into the mixer, pan the toms and cymbals through the mixer, and run a L and R out to the 2 inputs of my tascam us-122. it takes A LOT of trial and error, but you can do it.

 

[hand in glove]

Sure, that will work. Obviously you have to really focus getting the levels right on the mixer prior to recording the tracks, especially with drums.

What interface were you thinking of?

 

[bennychico11]

yes, the mixer will provide you with more preamps for more microphones. but it will sum your signal to a stereo signal...so you won't have as much control afterward. Not a big deal if you don't mind doing it that way.

And no, you don't need a DI....a DI is for stuff like guitars.

 

[Greg_L]

yes, the mixer will provide you with more preamps for more microphones. but it will sum your signal to a stereo signal...so you won't have as much control afterward. Not a big deal if you don't mind doing it that way.

And no, you don't need a DI....a DI is for stuff like guitars.

right. you dont have much control. thats why it takes a lot of trial and error to get all the levels right. but it can be done and sound good. if you get a clean recording thats close to what you want, you can do minor tweaks with EQ to bring certain drums out more.

pearlnpaiste - plan on recording about 50000 test tracks to get your levels right in the mixer. also plan on moving your mic's around about another 50000 times. actually, it is a pain in the ass, but youll also learn a lot about mic placement and how room ambience affects your sound.