Re: [LAU] Recording Equipment

Am Dienstag, 4. November 2008 schrieb Patrick Shirkey:
> Sean Darby wrote:
> >>> Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
> >> If you use the analog inputs then alsa or oss will do the conversion for
> >> you. If you use the adat interface then the mixer will do it.
> > Let's see if I understand this right...
> > 2 mics going into 2 XLR jacks that are part of the 1010LT, which then
> > (PCI) goes into the rest of the computer where ALSA/OSS will recognize
> > it and process it.
> Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control you should
> go through a mixing desk first.

That _really_ depends on the mixer. Especially when you want to start rather
cheap it is better to connect the mics directly to the 1010. Because probably
all the mixers you have in mind to buy for little money have worse Pre-Amps
then the 1010...

And if you don't like the pre-amps of the 1010, spend the next money on a good
pre-amp instead of a mixer with not-so-good pre-amps.

> >> Most studios require a mixer but many producers do not...
> > I plan on making my current music studio (where I teach music lessons)
> > into a make-shift recording studio, though also plan on doing the
> > producing aspects after recording (going in and working with the
> > recordings via the computer).
> You should get a mixer. As you are intending to work with mics and
> instruments then it will make your life a lot easier. Also aim for a
> higher quality brand as it really makes a difference. Even a second hand
> Mackie will be better than a new Behringer in most cases so ebay is your
> friend. Personally I would get a Midas if I could afford one.

Why should he buy a mixer?
Because he wants flexible audio-routing? That is what jack is for.
Because he wants monitoring via headphone for the musicians? That is why they
produce headphone-amps that you can connect to the 3+4,5+6,...-outputs of
these modern soundcards.

The only reason I see here why a mixer might be needed is when several
musicians are to record at the same time. But even then he (the OP) would be
better of with a soundcard with 8 or more analog inputs to use directly.

Have fun,

Arnold

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