Starting over

[TAK4!]

Hello,
I have been having alot of problems with my digital recorder set up. so im thinking to fit the problem Im going to use a sound card and record directly to my computer.

I want to know what i will need to get starting, I was wondering if i can still use my mic, but it need phantom. I was looking to spend like $200.

Any suggestions?

 

[Dani Pace]

If you want to use the soundcard you need to add a mixer/preamp to your chain. You should be able to find a 4-8 chanel mixer with phantom power within your budget. The main drawback with using a soundcard is you can only record 2 tracks at a time. Always use the line in on your soundcard when using a mixer.

 

[TAK4!]

So i will need some thing like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Track=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us

yes i love ebay <3 haha

I really dont know what to look for when buying a sound card. I have a yamaha MG10/2 mixer so i can use my mic, can i use that or will i need somthing else?

I saw this i dont know what an interface is but it has the 3pin XLR and phantom.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...em=330228544060&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

 

[Elton Bear]

It depends how many inputs you need. An audio interface is the same as a sound card, it will replace whatever's in your PC with something better suited to the job.

Both interfaces you link are decent quality, the delta10/10 has 8 ins and outs, the presonus has 2 (i think). So if you're looking to multitrack everything and have control over kick, snare, each guitar etc. then the 1010 is what you need, but if you want to mix it all as you go and record a stero master then the presonus straight out of the desk will be fine!

 

[Minion]

Also your Yahama Mixer should have Phantom Power ....

 

[rayc]

You can buy soundcards made for recording with multiple in/out sockets & phamtom power.
Look further on ebay. The two you've linked to seem ok - the Delta was very popular & it's VERY cheap.
I bought an INCA 8 in 8 out card with break out box (2 lines with preamp) for a couple of hundred dollars so I don't need an external device. Many USB & firewire devicxes are excellent but often are only stereo/2 track so shop around & ask questions.

 

[TAK4!]

Ok i think i understand. I should look for a sound card that can use phantom. rather then looking for a cheap one and having to buy a pre amp.

Also your Yahama Mixer should have Phantom Power ....

Yes it does, i hooked it up to my ZOOM MRS-4. but was wondering if you could hook it up to a sound card. so i can use my mic.

 

[Randy Yell]

There are interfaces that provide phantom power but if you already have a mixer that you can use you could get something like m-audio's audiophile 24/96 for a sound card for about $100. I've had one for years and never had a problem, it can only record two tracks at a time though so if you need more simultaneous tracks you'll have to find something else. I've been using it with Cakewalk Home Studio since 2002 and never had a problem.