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Studiolive 16.4.2, Studiolive 16.4.2AI or Mackie Onyx1640i

Which one of these would you get to turn your rehearsal studio into a viable recording studio?

  • Studiolive 16.4.2

    Votes: 1 25.0%

  • Studiolive 16.4.2 AI

    Votes: 2 50.0%

  • Mackie 1640i

    Votes: 1 25.0%

  • Other?

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    4
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WaldoNova

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#1
Which one of these would you get to turn your rehearsal studio into a viable recording studio? We already have all the mics, amps and drums. I just want to record 16 tracks at the same time so I can individually adjust and tweak.

I'd like to be able to record a practice with a touch of a button. I would like the highest possible quality. Is there another mixing/recording console you would consider? I'd really like to know some of the pros and cons of these units and some reasons to go one way or another.

I'd really like to keep the cost between 1k to 2k without having to purchase additional equipment.
 
#4
What's the computer and current mixer situation in your studio? Would you be replacing your rehearsal or gig mixer if you weren't stepping up your recording capabilities?

If you want simple, the answer doesn't have to involve a digital live performance mixer. Instead, you could just get a digital recording interface (or two linkable 8 track interfaces). Or—especially if your current mixer has direct outs on each channel—you could consider something like the Allen & Heath ICE-16 or the Cymatic LR-16. (Units like those also make it easy to record gigs.)
 
#5
EastCoastThump said:
What's the computer and current mixer situation in your studio? Would you be replacing your rehearsal or gig mixer if you weren't stepping up your recording capabilities?

If you want simple, the answer doesn't have to involve a digital live performance mixer. Instead, you could just get a digital recording interface (or two linkable 8 track interfaces). Or—especially if your current mixer has direct outs on each channel—you could consider something like the Allen & Heath ICE-16 or the Cymatic LR-16. (Units like those also make it easy to record gigs.)
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Tbh the whole interfacing with outward gear just makes my head spin. 24 tracks but you'll need an additional piece of gear or adat.

I just want to replace the mixer and be able to track every channel.

I'm intrigued by the Touchmix. If I'm not mistaken I can track each channel onto a hard drive and then upload them at home and process. That seems like the ideal solution!

I will check out the Allen & Heath and the Cymatic though. Thanks for your input!
 
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#7
I have a 16.4.2. It's a great board, and very very easy to record with. It comes with Capture software, which gives you an easy 18 tracks of recording. Start it up, press go, and at the end of your session just dump the tracks to the DAW of your choice. (The DAW of my choice is Presonus Studio One. I've used Steinberg, Nuendo, and Pro Tools extensively. I still have PT in my home studio, but it sits on a shelf. I like Studio One a lot better.)
 
#8
WaldoNova said:
Tbh the whole interfacing with outward gear just makes my head spin. 24 tracks but you'll need an additional piece of gear or adat.

I just want to replace the mixer and be able to track every channel.

I'm intrigued by the Touchmix. If I'm not mistaken I can track each channel onto a hard drive and then upload them at home and process. That seems like the ideal solution!

I will check out the Allen & Heath and the Cymatic though. Thanks for your input!
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If you're going to track at one location and mix at another the Touchmix might be ideal.
 
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