What is considered the best way to bring audio into the Mackie 1402 VLZ3 mixer from the iMac? This series does not have a USB 2.0 input, so I'm trying to figure out the best set up. I'm going to be bringing pre taped interviews and sounds effects into the mixer and then record in the Zoom H4n. Thanks

Hello, happy holidays! I have a question to see if anyone has experience with this mixer. I'm going DI 1-2 on my mbox from the mixer, so I can use the pre's on the mackie. I'm getting a hiss, low level but annoying. Is this normal or can I get around it somehow?The pre's on the mixer are much better than the mbox, that's why I want to use them. Is this a good idea or am I adding to much noise.

According to the PDF from Mackie Im supposed to use the Channel inserts( 1 click ) to send to my recording device, in my case my delta-44 - 4 ins. That Part works Great. I have my AUX send outs going to my MPX 110 then back to the AUX Returns. However it dosen't record it. I can hear the effects in the master out.

I'm getting a digi002 rack system to do some demo recordings. Someone suggested I get a 1402-VLZ on the cheap for monitoring. These go for around $250, but money is tight. The Behringer seems similarly featured, and since the preamps (which I assume to be the main difference) are not important, can I just go for the Behringer?

Also, what is a good headphone amp system?