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More direct path then Mic Pre->Mixer->AD converters ?

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I am sure we would all agree that the ideal signal path would be direct from Mic Pre to line in of the soundcard when recording to a DAW.

However I still need to monitor the Mic Pre source, so what I do like many others I suppose, is to go direct to my line in on my small mixer and take a direct line out of that to the soundcard.

Best 32/8 recording mixer under 3k.

:) Not kidding, an ambitiuos young studio owner expressed that his client's, before even considering doing business, ask "How many tracks you got on your board?".

This is common to a particular culture of Island Hip-Hop. So, I told him I would ask around. I told him to get the best one you can, within your budget.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
--Rick

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