Hi, Brian If you can afford it, get yourself one of the Mackie mixers. Behringer also makes mixers which are more affordable and seem quite good too. You might want to invest in the Delta 1010. See http://www.dancingdots.com/prodesc/soundcards.htm for details. Our prices for soundcards are quite competitive and we'd appreciate it if you would order from us as we'll most likely be your primary source of tech support. Best wishes, Bill -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Kijewski Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:53 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] IMPORTANT: mixer/sound card question Hello: I have had Sonar and Caketalking for over a year now. I started out with an Audiobuddy Preamp along with a "m-audio delta audiophyle" sound card. Now, the sound card only has two inputs and so I am only able to record two tracks simaltaneously. The next step I'd like to take would be so that I am able to record more than two tracks (perhaps 8 or whatever the next step would be). Now, I was curious what type of mixer I should purchase that would contain around 8 inputs along with what sound card I should buy which would allow for all of those inputs to come into my computer in separate tracks. I am basically looking for the easiest option and the best deal on this mixer and sound card. I would really like to start recording full live bands with multiple mics (more than two) and really want to make this step forward. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps you should contact me off list with suggestions so that I can discuss it in more detail. Brian http://www.myspace.com/cosmicrepercussions ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq