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Abbreviated version of Advice Please!!

Discussion in 'Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]' started by JACink, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. Feb 11, 2013 #1
    JACink

    JACink

    Mar 9, 2011
    Spain
    As my previous post was too long for anybody to read, I will cut to the point!

    Any opinions on Focusrite Scarlett 212?

    Any reason why it would be better to plug a bass directly into the interface, rather than passing through the analog mixer first?


    Thanks guys (and girls)!!
     
  2. Feb 11, 2013 #2
    Chromer

    Chromer Guest

    Nov 28, 2012
    If you're not adding anything useful (or subtracting anything objectionable) with the mixer, then run straight in. Slightly less noise that way.
     
  3. Feb 12, 2013 #3
    EricF

    EricF Habitual User

    Sep 26, 2005
    Pasadena, CA
    Let your ears be your guide - it's all about the tone. If the mixer gives you a tone that you like, go for it. If not, skip it.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2013 #4
    strummer21

    strummer21

    Feb 12, 2008
    Los Angeles, CA
    I agree. I have been using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 direct and it has been fine. Unless you want the mixer to add something i.e. effects, direct will be fine.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2013 #5
    mystic38

    mystic38

    Dec 4, 2012
    Mystic CT
    unless your mixer has a parametric eq it really doesnt add anything except noise to your signal... go direct.