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I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:08 pm
by BroSlinger
So, I would like to have more than 2 inputs. WTF was I thinking?
I want more mics running at once.
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:10 pm
by Devin
Maybe try putting a little mixer in front of the interface? You won't have the same tweakability as more dedicated inputs, but you'll be able to use more mics
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:11 pm
by BroSlinger
Devin wrote:Maybe try putting a little mixer in front of the interface? You won't have the same tweakability as more dedicated inputs, but you'll be able to use more mics
That's a really good idea for the moment
I have a little yamaha mixer, and the preamps don't sound horrible.
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:17 pm
by Devin
I plan on doing the same thing with a little Behringer mixer I have if my drummer ever quits fucking around and buys a set of drum mics
It will be a definite compromise using this method to record drums, but at least it will work
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:28 pm
by Sex Panther
Devin wrote:Maybe try putting a little mixer in front of the interface? You won't have the same tweakability as more dedicated inputs, but you'll be able to use more mics
Have done this...and will be temporarily doing this until I sell my Fast Track and get something with 8 inputs.
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:28 pm
by newholland
yeah.. i'm a little too used to boards. i get by with 8, but i could really use 16. of course i can't afford to load UP 16, and i'd need another snake.. so shit gets exponentially more expensive. so i live with 8.
but yeah. 8 is helpful. if it was just me, i'd just 4 minimum.. but seriously.. mic'ing one instrument more than twice is getting a little unwieldy..
honestly gene-- 8 would probably be great 'cause you can get a minimal drum setup, a bass, and a guitar in with 8. but if you're just working on your own... you're letting gas creep in.. resist.. make records. this rabbit hole is heinous expensive and makes pedal fetishes seem like fucking amateur hour financially.
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:24 pm
by Ostinato Rubato
The doors recorded their first album with a 4 track studio live.
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:48 pm
by Markdude
What interface do you have? If you have S/PDIF (2 channels) or ADAT (4 channels at 96 KHz, 8 at 44 KHz) inputs, you can expand with preamps that have digital outputs.
Edit: I think I remember you having the 2i2. Yeah, quite a limited interface unfortunately.
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:04 pm
by BroSlinger
Markdude wrote:What interface do you have? If you have S/PDIF (2 channels) or ADAT (4 channels at 96 KHz, 8 at 44 KHz) inputs, you can expand with preamps that have digital outputs.
Edit: I think I remember you having the 2i2. Yeah, quite a limited interface unfortunately.
Yep 2i2:(
Re: I think I already need a bigger interface
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:24 am
by _ej_
I really like my Saffire Pro 40. Upgraded from a 2i2 actually.