 8-bus Mixer Suggestions |
 Tue 3 Jan 2006, 03:41
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I have a MOTU 828 system into a Mac G4 using Digital Performer.
Most of the recording i've been doing has been 1 or 2 tracks at once, right into the MOTU and then mixing in DP. Things work great. I've had a need recently to mic a drum kit, which is taking about 7 tracks: 1. snare 2. kick 3. high hat 4. L tom 5. R tom 6. Overhead 7. Floor tom The problem I'm running into is that I'd like to sub-mix the kit BEFORE it gets to the MOTU so that I have some control on the gain and EQ before it gets to the MOTU's bus -- I'm finding my levels and my "punch" coming into the MOTU are not really there and that I need a pre-amp on my mic's before they hit the MOTU. I've been looking at some 8-bus mixers, but my heads spinning. I'm really sort of lost on this... Do I really need an 8 bus mixer to go into each bus line of the MOTU to truly get each track isolated, or can i use a 4 bus mixer and "cheat"? Hell, Am I over thinking this and making things more complicated, or do I really need a single bus FROM each of the mixer output buses to the MOTU to accomplish this? I do need to achieve true track-to-track isolation so I can apply effects on each drum track. Since his is drum project, its important that I'm not mixing two drum sounds together -- any comments are welcome. Some mixers i've looked at: Mackie 24x8 Tascam M2600 Does anyone have any suggestions on Mixer's (around $500 - $700) or do they suggest an alternative to what I'm trying to do? Gary This post has been edited by dreamhaus: Tue 3 Jan 2006, 03:45 |
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Wed 4 Jan 2006, 00:40
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-Apr 03 From: London - UK Member No.: 16,583 |
You dont actually need an 8 bus mixer - a mixer with some buses and some directs will do the job just as well - I use a mackie 1604 - with 4 buses, 4 auxes and 8 direct outs I can get 16 controlled outputs with some sub mixes when needed.......dont know us prices though
mick |
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Wed 4 Jan 2006, 01:00
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 03-Jan 06 From: Boston - US Member No.: 74,727 |
What model 1604?
Thanks, Gary |
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Wed 4 Jan 2006, 01:19
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 22-Apr 03 From: London - UK Member No.: 16,583 |
yes vst 1604
though if you want to spend less you dont even need a mixer - "SMPro Audio PR-8 II" Ive just checked this out 8 mic pres for 199$ comes with some recommendations though you do pay for what you get usually. Just avoid behringer if you can hoho mic k |
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Sun 15 Jan 2006, 06:24
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 Member  Group: Validating Posts: 83 Joined: 05-Aug 03 From: CA Member No.: 22,521 |
I have a soundcraft spirit fx8 which has 8 direct outs and they fit well into my motu 2408 mkII!
the spirit fx8 is almost in your price range and sooooo much worth it. Go for it, it's a lifetime choice! -------------------- you wish!!!!
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