Still trying to find the right mixer

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Why do all of these mixers only output two tracks to the computer??? I want a mixer that outputs more than two tracks, by a long shot. Where can I find a mixer that outputs 16 tracks that can be manipulated individually on the computer as opposed to two tracks that you can barely do anything with?
 
viiv23 said:
Why do all of these mixers only output two tracks to the computer??? I want a mixer that outputs more than two tracks, by a long shot. Where can I find a mixer that outputs 16 tracks that can be manipulated individually on the computer as opposed to two tracks that you can barely do anything with?
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lol, thats why they call it a "mixer". It mixes :rolleyes::p.

The Soundcraft M series has direct outs on each mic channel, but the biggest one is 12 mic channels. Check the Allen and Heath Mix wizards. I think they have direct outs too. I'm sure there are others. If you just want preamps, look at a rack mounted preamp instead of (or in addition to) a mixer. I use a Soundcraft M8 and a Presonus D8 to get 16 separate tracks into a pair of Delta 1010lt cards.
 
Jeff_D said:
Check the Allen and Heath Mix wizards. I think they have direct outs too.
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They do indeed, as does the ZED series (the one I have), and the GL series. But by the sound of it what Viiv needs is not a mixer but rather a 16-input A/D interface.
 
Or the A&H Zed R16, which has a 16 channel firewire interface built in.
 
mostly i mean something along the lines of the Alesis iO26 but with a few more tracks
 
viiv23 said:
mostly i mean something along the lines of the Alesis iO26 but with a few more tracks
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Thats not a mixer. Thats an interface. Alot of interfaces have ADAT inputs where you could add another 8 channels using an 8 channel preamp (like a Presonus D8). Actually, it looks like the io26 has an ADAT input on the back...
 
I just got the Tascam M-164UF 16 channel mixer ($525 CDN), but it only sends 1 to 10 to computer 11-16 are sent as FX 1/2, Sub LR, Stereo LR

I have seen people comment well on this one 18 channel FW
http://www.phonic.com/en/mixers/helix-board-18-firewire-mkii.html
  • 96 kHz FireWire interface for streaming 16 independent channels of audio to computer with near-zero latency
  • FireWire Pre/post setting for swapping streaming input channels to computer from pre low cut, EQ to post EQ, post fader
  • 100+Tap 32/40-bit high-definition digital multi-effects
  • SPDIF digital audio output
  • 8 Mic preamps
They also have a 12 and 24 version in FW and also a FW/USB "combo" models in 12/18/24
 
The Mackie Onyx mixers have independent channels, if you get the firewire card.

I haven't seen a usb mixer with outputs for every channel, though there may be some nowadays.

The Mackie is supposed to be quite good. I had an Onyx 800r for a while, it sounds good, clean.
 
im using a mackie onyx 1620 with firewire card and works great.
I can send 8 mono channels and 4 stereo channels on separate tracks works great for drum tracks
 
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