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Hello, i'm gonna purchase a Behringer XENYX mixer that has USB/interface built in. I'm a drummer and I wanna record at least 6 or 7 microphones at once. Though, I have a laptop and i've read a couple of reviews saying that I will only be able to record up to 2 tracks maximum. Can you please tell em why that is? What can I do so I CAN record up to 6 or 7 tracks at once? Thanks.
Hi Jake, Behinger sucks bro. If you want a real firewire mixer, go with the Mackie Onyx. Then you'll have all the I/O you'll need.
http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxfirewire/
Hope that helps, if you need anything else, just drop me a line.
Peace - J.
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Jason Fryer
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I specialize in Macintosh recording systems on OS X & am well versed in most of the available software titles relative to the platform. I can answer most questions about home recording in general such as: Mic placement, recording/mixing/mastering techniques, control room set up, acoustics & acoustical treatment & choosing the right equipment for specific recording applications. I do not answer PC related questions, or questions pertaining CD/DVD copying or ripping.
URL: River CIty Junction
Experience
I have been working in studios for over 20 years both as a recurring artist playing on my own recordings & as a session musician, engineer & producer. I run a Mac based studio from my home, use mostly Logic or Garageband. I'll use Garageband for writing & Pre-Prod & move the project over to Logic afterwards. I also have experience using Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Ableton Live & many others. My preferences are Logic & Pro Tools & as such my area of expertise is focussed in these two apps. I'm also an IT guy, sysadmin & electronics technician so can help with technical questions relating to studio operation & maintenance.
Organizations
River CIty Junction (Guitarist)
Education/Credentials
Musician's Professional Workshop Scholarship (CHOM FM)
Vanier College (Classical Music - Guitar)
Herzing Institute (Micro-Computer Electronics)
Have taken numerous online courses in recording/engineering
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