Well, the 16 channel Mackies aren't too bad, particularly if you're using the analogs. They're a spectacular investment, too. Mackies will outlast most all of your studio gear, and you'll always need a mixer for something. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Christer Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:04 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums After all, he did say something about a budget? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Smart" <bryansmart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 7:14 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums The Mackie 1202 only has 4 XLR inputs. If you want something to use as a sub mixer, you'd do better getting one of the 16 channel Mackies. Those have XLR input on all channels. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Christer Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:26 AM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums Anything by Mackie, a VLZ Pro 12 channel, for instance... ----- Original Message ----- From: Omar Binno <mailto:omarbinno@xxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:20 AM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums hmm, I haven't used mixers in about 3 years. Does anyone have any recommendations for a high-quality budget analog mixer? ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Christer <mailto:m-christer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:18 AM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums In this case, something you use to get a basic stereo mix of your microphones in to your soundcard, then in to your DAW... It's referred to as a sub-mixer coz its not there for the entire production process, only during the recording! I guess, you could refer to it as a quote transitory quote mixer instead... ----- Original Message ----- From: Omar Binno <mailto:omarbinno@xxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:50 AM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums thanks mike. what do you mean by a sub mixer? ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Christer <mailto:m-christer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:26 AM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums You really need a quote sub quote mixer, then feed the stereo outs from there in to your RME... Failing that, you could be really rad, & employ the ancient technique of miking a kit with only 2 microphones! Basically, one on the bass drum & a cleverly placed overhead mike. This method duzz require a fair bit of experimentation, but its been used a myriad times on thousands of hitz from yesteryear... l8r Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Omar Binno <mailto:omarbinno@xxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:36 AM Subject: [ddots-l] micking drums Hello, I'm going to be recording live instruments soon, and it's the first time I've done this. I'm using the RME fireface 800, and it has only 2 mic inputs. I'll be recording live drums, and I'll need about 6 mics for those. If the fireface has only 2 mic inputs, what's the best solution to record all the drums at the same time? Would i need to use a mixer for the extra mic inputs, or is there another alternative? Thanks. Omar Binno Website: www.bigoproductions.net AIM: LOD1116 PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=subscribe 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: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subjectúq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: 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: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: 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: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subjectúq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq