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Hi, I'm just starting out recording and have and idea of what I would like to do, but am not sure how to got about it.

I have a Behringer Xenyx 1222fx mixer, record with the program Reaper, and I read that audio interface can allow for separate drum tracks..
However, when I try recording more than one thing at a time, it ends up not recording on individual tracks.

I would like to be able to record 6 microphones at the same time, but on separate tracks. How can I go about this? If I need more equipment, let me know.

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vttom Thu, 09/16/2010 - 16:22

First off, the point of a mixer is to combine many inputs into few outputs. Since you want to get many inputs into the computer, the mixer is unnecessary. What you need is an audio interface with lots of separate microphone input channels.

For example (this is just for example - I do not own nor have I used this interface so I cannot vouch for its quality):

http://tascam.com/product/us-1641/

bouldersound Thu, 09/16/2010 - 16:26

I believe there are several USB interfaces with more than 2 channels of recording, including mixer/interface combos like your Behringer. Going to Firewire may let you get more tracks, and going with a PCI based host system like MOTU PCI-324 or PCI-424 makes 48 or more at a time a possibility.

It would be easier to give specific help if we knew what kind of computer you have (laptop/desktop, Firewire, processor type etc.) and what your budget is.