 Do I need a mixer with 828?, Can I go through the 828 or do I need a mixer? |
 Fri 14 Jun 2002, 16:37
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Alright, this may be a dumb and/or obvious question...
I'm setting up a new iMac 800mhz with a MOTU 828 and my question is, do I need to run vocals, miked amps, drums, and such through a mixer first or can I go directly to the 828 and then to the iMac. If I should not go direct to the 828, will something like a basic Mackie board work (which we use for live performances so it would be a pain to dislodge it from the rest of the PA setup) or would preamps suffice? Thanks in advance. www.theslowtrain.com |
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Fri 14 Jun 2002, 21:45
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Thanks for the reply.
Yeah, in cases where we may need more than eight tracks (such as the one you mentioned with multiple mics on the drums and the full band going) I had anticipated the need to bring in a mixer. But you definitely answered my first question. The confusion arises out of the fact that I have not actually purchased the 828 yet... wanted to make sure I knew exactly what I could do with it before I did. As far as AudioDesk goes, I've heard some comment that if you don't need to use MIDI (I don't), it should be adequate for multitracking. But, again, there seems to be a very small sampling of folks that have actually used it. How about Roxio's Toast with Jam? Is it worth it? Is this a consumer level product or is it better than that? I've been reading about it the last few weeks but have never heard of it before. I'm always wary of any product I find out about through a manufacturers website (apple.com in this case) as opposed to word of mouth. I know these are basic questions but I'm just switching over to Mac after years of PC use (and abuse) so you'll have to forgive me. There's a saying in Texas, 'I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as quick as I could.' I think that applies to the Macintosh vs. Wintel debate in my case. www.theslowtrain.com |
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Slowtrain07 Do I need a mixer with 828? Fri 14 Jun 2002, 16:37
Slowtrain07 On a related note... what's the story on AudioDesk... Fri 14 Jun 2002, 18:24 Synthetic you can run directly into the 828 with no problems... Fri 14 Jun 2002, 21:34 damann hi man,
an interesting topic!
if you can afford a... Sat 15 Jun 2002, 01:22 jimmydonny hi-
i was checking this forum out to see if someo... Sun 16 Jun 2002, 17:36 Slowtrain07 Jimmy, interesting that you say you used the mixer... Sun 16 Jun 2002, 19:07 lepetitmartien Dave as you were completly OT in your first paragr... Mon 17 Jun 2002, 01:10 damann audiodesk, like dp3, protools, cubase, logic etc i... Mon 17 Jun 2002, 03:41 lepetitmartien Audiodesk is just the streamlined audio part of DP... Mon 17 Jun 2002, 04:09 jimmydonny just a follow-up...
indeed, my 'puter is a 600mhz ... Mon 17 Jun 2002, 05:17 damann i can't help feeling that we're putting slowtrain0... Mon 17 Jun 2002, 05:34
Slowtrain07 Actually this has all been very helpful. I'll pro... Mon 17 Jun 2002, 14:51 |
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