Mixer to computer questions

[JGT]

So working on building a small home studio after recording on a 4 track four a while now.

I'm a little confused by everything and basically want to know if I had a mixer like this:
http://www.peavey.com/products/brows...2020%20USB.cfm

Would I be able to go through USB and record in seperate tracks in Cubase or Pro Tools. I've only ever recorded to one track at a time.

Would I need some other type of interface?

[JoshB]

Originally Posted by JGT

So working on building a small home studio after recording on a 4 track four a while now.

I'm a little confused by everything and basically want to know if I had a mixer like this:
http://www.peavey.com/products/brows...2020%20USB.cfm

Would I be able to go through USB and record in seperate tracks in Cubase or Pro Tools. I've only ever recorded to one track at a time.

Would I need some other type of interface?

From reading through the manual... (http://www.peavey.com/assets//litera...s/00513020.pdf) it looks like it only sends a stereo signal to the USB, not individual tracks.

[hunta]

If you want a console type interface like that, you need something more like this: http://www.zzounds.com/item--TASFW1082. If you're recording more than 1 or 2 tracks at a time you definitely will want a firewire or PCI interface. USB doesn't have enough bandwidth.

[JGT]

Well than in that case can someone recommend something similar to that peavey mixer, a bit cheaper than the one posted. Around the same price range as the peavey?

Thanks.

[tubster]

Alesis does something inexpensive. Take a look at this link or just search for 'Alesis Firewire'

http://www.audiomidi.com/MultiMix-8-...PID=392&AFID=3

Cannot vouch for quality. Check the reviews. Good luck

[hunta]

What kind of computer do you have (desktop/laptop, speed, ram, firewire port, mac/pc)? What recording equipment do you have now (mixer, mics, direct boxes)? How many inputs are you recording at once?

I don't even use a mixer with my home setup, I do everything in software (Cubase). Are you sold on the console type interface or do you care?

[tubster]

If you need to use multiple inputs simultaneously (i.e. record a live band all at one hit), your interface is generally going to cost more than if you get a simple single or twin input device.

There are many questions that you need to ask yourself before you buy anything. Don't rush into it. Sweetwater.com is a good place to start and to ask

[hbarcat]

Originally Posted by tubster

If you need to use multiple inputs simultaneously (i.e. record a live band all at one hit), your interface is generally going to cost more than if you get a simple single or twin input device.

There are many questions that you need to ask yourself before you buy anything. Don't rush into it. Sweetwater.com is a good place to start and to ask

+1 Good advice