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

[mortalengines]

I understand that the VLZ has pretty nice preamps & a good EQ & if you have any future thoughts of "analog summing" (that is using multiple outs -8 or more- from your sound card thru the mixer & using outboard effects & then "summed" to two tracks back into your soundcard for a final mix: some say that analog gear sums multiple tracks better than the computer) the mackie might not be half bad for it either.

This post has been edited by mortalengines: Wed 23 Aug 2006, 05:07

[Mac Daddy]

The Mackie 1402-VLZ is a solid mixer. Workhorse. Mackie has a good rep. The new ones have got great reviews. I know nothing about 'Patch Work'... But sounds like that Mackie, if it is working 100% will suit your needs. You can always send it in to Mackie. Might cost Shipping and whatever price for Replacement Parts, but you better believe it will get 'First Class' Service. It would be like the an Auto Restorer getting a 'Classic'. It's means more to a 'Craftsman/Technician' than repair money, it's almost a Zen Thang. Mackie has learned the 'Art' of Service and Quality... Mackie has a very high standard.... and getting better all the time. Can't go wrong adding it to your "Set-Up". You can judge from the asking price, shipping and repairs...

I know from experience I have never had any problems with mine, except I want the Onxy Series... If I find a spare 100,000, I'll say: "Mackie? Oh, yes, a fine entry level mixer, I recall when I was a young lad dabbling in music I had one of those... I believe I donated it to some Radio Station Charity Drive or Keep A Kid Off The Street Create A Home Studio Musician Campaign. Yes. Mackie. Hm." I digress, Mackie Good. Shipping Better. Free Best.

[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.

[redstrype]

Thank you all for your thoughts, very helpful.