I got this recording bug up my ass again and would like to learn all I can about computer recording. I would like to record the band all at once.
I have a 20 channel mixer but I have no idea how to keep the tracks separated and send them to a computer, nor do I know shit about what type of software is good.
Any links or posts about this subject would be greatly appreciated
Who knows jack about computer recording
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Well, it can get real complicated, but here's the bottom line.
What kind of mixer is it?
Your mixer will have to have any/or of the either of the following....
Direct outs for each channel.
Insert on each channel.
Separate buss system (ie: Mackie 8-bus).
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Direct outs are the correct way to wire, but boards are getting harder to find with this option.
If you have an insert on your channels, you can simply plug in a TRS cable half-way and run take your signal from there. It's really a rigged version, that I've never done, but the biggest issue seems to be where the insert is on the board (use of eq's, faders, ect).
Obviously with the bus system, you are limited by the # of busses of your board.
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From your board you'll need to run into you computer though a sound card. A standard soundcard will give you 2 channels (left and right) which you could consider 1 and two. Certain soundcards have more or less in and outs. The most popular among home recording people is usually the M-audio stuff...great converters and good prices. Of course there are a lot of different options.
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Finally you need to get a hold of some software. Pro-tools is always talked about as the best but it's becoming less and less of an industry standard due to many factors not necessary in this discussion. I'd be happy to talk recording software in another post.
If you need to purchase a soundcard and are on a budget or don't want to get TOO carried away. A lot of companies make great USB and Fireward converters/pre-amps that sound great.
Alesis makes a Multimix 16FW that has great converters, great pre-amps and is very competitive as far as pricing.
What kind of mixer is it?
Your mixer will have to have any/or of the either of the following....
Direct outs for each channel.
Insert on each channel.
Separate buss system (ie: Mackie 8-bus).
-----------
Direct outs are the correct way to wire, but boards are getting harder to find with this option.
If you have an insert on your channels, you can simply plug in a TRS cable half-way and run take your signal from there. It's really a rigged version, that I've never done, but the biggest issue seems to be where the insert is on the board (use of eq's, faders, ect).
Obviously with the bus system, you are limited by the # of busses of your board.
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From your board you'll need to run into you computer though a sound card. A standard soundcard will give you 2 channels (left and right) which you could consider 1 and two. Certain soundcards have more or less in and outs. The most popular among home recording people is usually the M-audio stuff...great converters and good prices. Of course there are a lot of different options.
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Finally you need to get a hold of some software. Pro-tools is always talked about as the best but it's becoming less and less of an industry standard due to many factors not necessary in this discussion. I'd be happy to talk recording software in another post.
If you need to purchase a soundcard and are on a budget or don't want to get TOO carried away. A lot of companies make great USB and Fireward converters/pre-amps that sound great.
Alesis makes a Multimix 16FW that has great converters, great pre-amps and is very competitive as far as pricing.
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