Recording a live band, do I need more?

[Flash]

Need help here.....This may be long. Equipment first... Mackie 1604-VLZ PRO, Delta 1010 Soundcard, that's all that really needs to listed I think.
My idea was running lead, rythum and bass thru pedal boards and 3 mikes for vocals. That only leaves 2 channels for drums through the Delta.....I think that blows. I would like to be able to have 5 or 6 channels for the drums. Does this mean I need another Delta 1010 or am I over looking something? I know I can go through subs on the Mackie but is that what I really want to do? Don't I want the over heads and bass and toms and snare and high hats on there own track where I can edit? Responses please......thanks much in advance................

 

[Qwerty]

More inputs or don't track everything at the same time or use subs and accept the fact that you won't have a track/mic...

I am relatively certain you can run multiple 1010's in the same PC - check with their website's support section.

Ciao,

Q.

 

[Hard2Hear]

It all depends on the styhle of music and on the DRUMMER.

The best thing is to have the whole band play the song with a loud click in the room, use minimal micing to get it down IN TIME. Then go back and lay down everything individually and delete the chase track. Unless you have a great studio with lots of nice rooms, this will give you better seperation, a cleaner mix, and alot better overall sound. And 8 ins at a time will be plenty to get it done and have it sound really good.

H2H