Hi everyone,
I have a Pro Tools LE based Home Studio. My old Yamaha 02R console died, then, I’m looking for a new mixer in the $600 -$800 range. I really need the mixer just for canalize everything to my MBox2 Pro. I have some external board (preamp, compressor), and I’ll use plugins for mixing. Then, I don’t need pres, dynamic, effects in the console (I never used them in my 02R), just canalize all the lines through it. (I don’t record more than 2 tracks at a time, and I work mainly with MIDI, some guitar and vocals). I also have a Patchbay.
The following is what I need to canalize through the console:
INS----OUTS
8 synth modules ...16
3 pre/dynamics. 2.2
2 decks (Dats, etc).4.4
MBox. 4.4
Direct Box/Mic. 2
Monitor. 2
Headphones Box. .2
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. .28. 14
I’ve read about the Yamaha MG24 and the Mackie 1604 Vlz (?)
Is it OK if I run all my synth modules through an old Roland line mixer I have, before to go to the main Mixer?
I know just the basic for record/ and mix (I’m a producer songwriter), then tech matters are Chinese to me. (Be patient, please).
Thanx in advance for any advice.
Comments
If you don't want a PT interface with more channels, you can use
If you don't want a PT interface with more channels, you can use a Mackie Onyx mixer to track into a different DAW and then import those wave files into PT. 600-800 might only get you an 8 channel Tascam firewire pre or similar. The Onyx pre's are far superior to the MBox for sure though IMO.