KVR Audio

bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:47 pm

Hi Everyone,

I have a very small analog mixer (6 inputs, 2 outputs) to which I have connected my small synth setup. I have recently begun to think about how I would record these various instruments (maybe 4-6 in total), and had thought I would replace the analog mixer with a USB mixer, thinking that the small Mackie and Yamaha mixers would output 4-8 tracks via USB. However, it seems that these small mixers only output the master out (L&R) via USB. Does anyone have a recommendation for a low-cost way to record multiple tracks via USB?

Thanks!

chaosWyrM · Post by **chaosWyrM** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:57 pm

im no expert on hardware, but i think you need an usb audio interface not a mixer.

each out would get its own track in your daw. or you could combine them for 2 stereo tracks...or 2 mono 1 stereo...you get the idea.

sorry for the stupid long link, thats amazons doing:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QHU ... _i=desktop

bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:47 pm

Thanks! I was thinking of a mixer/USB interface so that I could replace the mixer entirely when I am not recording. This one looks good, so long as the quality is there

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Tj Shredder · Post by **Tj Shredder** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:13 pm

The price tag you set woun't give you more than a 2-track interface, Presonus has nice gear worth the price:
https://www.thomann.de/de/presonus_stud ... r8_usb.htm

chaosWyrM · Post by **chaosWyrM** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:59 am

Tj Shredder wrote:The price tag you set woun't give you more than a 2-track interface, Presonus has nice gear worth the price:
https://www.thomann.de/de/presonus_stud ... r8_usb.htm

that link i gave him is a 4 track for 99 bucks.

Tj Shredder · Post by **Tj Shredder** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 5:09 am

chaosWyrM wrote:that link i gave him is a 4 track for 99 bucks.

But without the knobs (called mixer surface)...

chaosWyrM · Post by **chaosWyrM** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:24 pm

Tj Shredder wrote:
chaosWyrM wrote:that link i gave him is a 4 track for 99 bucks.
But without the knobs (called mixer surface)...

he doesnt need the knobs, he needs a way to record his hardware for <$200

Steve Bolivar · Post by **Steve Bolivar** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:28 pm

Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 Mixer and 4x4 USB Audio Interface
$199
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -interface

Maybe a step closer to what you're looking for.

bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:53 pm

Definitely closer - thanks! I was thinking a combined mixer (with knobs)/USB interface to both take the place of my current mixer for live performance/monitoring but adding in the USB multitrack recording capability.

RichieWitch · Post by **RichieWitch** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:06 pm

What you want exists, but it costs more. And is probably Firewire.

There are a (very) few multichannel mixers with USB audio interfaces built in, and yeah, they are hard to find in a small format like you're asking for, and you'll probably have to spend around $500. You'd be lucky to find a multi-channel audio interface in that price range, and mixers cost more because all those sliders and knobs drive the prices up fast.

kiki_90291 · Post by **kiki_90291** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:18 pm

Hard to find under $200, but if you are willing to pay more, the Roland MX-1, Behringer XR-18 and a number of MOTU products will get you there (MOTU and Behringer are controlled via your computer, the MX-1 has a control surface).

Steve Bolivar · Post by **Steve Bolivar** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:38 am

If you need more than the 4x4 USB interface/mixer there's this but for $449. (or $19/month x 24 months @ 0% financing)

Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK Mixer and USB (14x12) Audio Interface with Effects

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... th-effects

I have nothing to do with Sweetwater by the way, they just have good info and specs for their products.

Digital Multitrack Recording for <$200?