Tracking multiple drums

[prattyyz]

Hello everyone.

I want to record my 10 piece drumset but be able to mix and effect each mic separately once recorded. Do I need 10 separate inputs or can I go directly from my 32-track mixer into say an Mbox? If not, what are some possible solutions please?

Regards,
Deryl

[mindnoise]

HI,

you need 10 inputs but none of the digi inputs comes with 10 inputs installed, they "only " have 8.
so you need to record each track sequentially with an MBOX or buy an additional AD converter with a ADAT interface, giving you 8 more inputs with a digi 001/002 or an A/D with S/P DIF output giving you the 2 more inputs needed.

or one HD system.

regs

[prattyyz]

So I could connect an A/D converter to a Digi001 or 002 but not to an Mbox?

Thanks.

[albee1952]

That is correct. The Mbox only has SPDIF which is stereo. The 001 and 002 models have ADAT lightpipe in/out and there are a few decent 8 channel mic pre's with lightpipe out. Focusrite Octopre(w/optional card) Digimax 96, Digimax LT are the most popular. Actually the 002 models can record up to 18 inputs, 8 on lightpipe, 4 mic pres internal, 4 line inputs by using external mic pres and 2 on the SPDIF input with an external 2 channel pre.

[prattyyz]

What good are the SPDIF inputs for? Is there a mic pre I can buy that has SPDIF outs?

Thanks again.

[mindnoise]

Hi,

What good are the SPDIF inputs for?

Those are noe only Input but 1 output, too. One Stereo SPDIF IN and One SPDIF Stereo OUT.
in case you want some better D/A conveters than the MBOX has or to add a MicPre or a Reverb with loss of audioo quality.

Is there a mic pre I can buy that has SPDIF outs?

Yes, something like Apogee Mini ME or SPL Gainstation or TLA 5060 (D-I/O boards go extra)

pricey, pricey


regs

[bg1]

Hi Guys, sorry for jumping in but I am wondering about the same question with my drums. Could I plug in a MOTU 828 into the optical in port on my 002 rack and use the pre's on it for extra inputs?