Mackie Mixer Linked To A M-audio Interface, Analogue mixer to audio/midi interface Options

[redstrype]

What would be the advantages if any, or disadvantages to connecting my m-audio fw 410 to a Mackie 1402-VLZ 14 channel Mic & Line mixer? And then patching my mic's and monitors in through the Mackie.

I'm running Logic and I work in an old studio where they do radio spots, I've just come across an unused Mackie Mixer, that's up for grabs, I'm wondering if it's worth adding to my set-up, or am i better off selling it? I mainly work with soft syths and do vocal work. I've always preferred to work hands on as opposed to clicking, but would this be pointless if I'd only be mixing the vocals with it?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated...Thank you for taking the time.

-Strype

This post has been edited by redstrype: Tue 22 Aug 2006, 22:52

[fishboisfo]

Hey -- I have that set up -- there are actually quite a few advantages. 1.) If you have any other hardware devices you want to insert into the path, you can -- i.e. reverb, compressor, harmonic devices, etc. 2.) Multiple mics.-- THIS IS A REALLY GOOD THING -- 3.) The Mackie box(s) offer some control over effects, and fades, and it's pre-amps are surprisingly pretty doggone good! 4.) An additional bonus is the fact that -- an answer to the other persons question regarding multiple keyboards -- you can chain all your audio streams in and output them as solo devices or a master audio out. One of my keybaords goes through an A-Station, I have 2 mics and several other pieces of hardware that I use = they all plug in and I can configure it anyway I need to. Hope that helps !! PS -- I have found (and read) that most Mackie boxes are indestructable. This has been my experience as well.