Soundcraft e12

[Jburn34]

Is it possible to use this mixer to send 8 channels out to my 8 track recorder? Any advice or comments about this mixer?

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[christiaan]

This mixer does not have direct outs on each channel so I guess it's not possible. Coincidently yesterday I had a quick look at the E-series review in the April edition of Sound on Sound magazine. They also mentioned the somewhat limited use of this mixer in recording situations.

 

[Gidge]

each channel has inserts so you could do it that way....

 

[Jburn34]

I did notice that it had insert points at each channel. I think these are pre-EQ and and pre fader but still utilize the preamps? I would like to get the M-series but they are too pricey for me...I really am maxing out paying the 400 for the e12.

I guess I just want to know am I better off getting the e12 or going with a Mackie like a 1402 vlz or something. I even saw a Soundcraft 200b 16 channel go for 400 on ebay.

Jeremy

 

[christiaan]

each channel has inserts so you could do it that way....

I stand corrected.

 

[Jburn34]

Aren't the preamps better than the mackie's?

 

[Gidge]

couldnt honest answer that..never heard the E series before....i would doubt seriously that any preamp that Soundcraft makes is trash.....

you could always get the e6 for $299.....

if you are gonna go spending 4 and 500 you could always go into a full blown PC DAW......

 

[esun127]

I have a Soundcraft E12, and yes you can use the inserts using unbalanced cables to hook it up your recording device. They are pre-everything except for the preamps.

I usually don't record that many instruments at a time, so I just use the auxiliary outs (2 of em).

 

[Jburn34]

Well, I've got a tascam 788...

also some preamps, compressors, etc. And then I dump the wav files into my computer for mixdown/mastering (if you can call it that). I've got an audiophile 24/96 card that I haven't recorded with yet, but I used to send out the monitoring signal. I'm hoping to sync my 788 and computer via MIDI to give me 4 more inputs (2 analog and 2 digital). So I guess my system is blended.

Jeremy

 

[Jburn34]

Ok...does the gain knob still work with the inserts? And with the 2 aux groups does that give me those 2 outs plus the two master outs?

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[Gidge]

you got me on that one, but you could probably call a tech at Soundcraft and find out...or email them...


btw, what preamps,compressors,etc. do you have already?....

 

[Jburn34]

I've got an m-audio dmp3, joe meek vc6q, behringer vocal composer pro (I know...its behringer), hope to have an rnc soon, and at sometime plan on getting a grace 101.

Thanks
Jeremy