Recording on all eight channels on DIGI 002

[calibos]

I am recording with MBOX2 but I borrowed an 002 rack to record drums. I am planning to record drums on all eight channels (4 Xlr and 4 1/4") at the same time. Any suggestions on this method?

Also, just as a test I put a mic 1/4" cable in on channel 1 with an xlr already going into channel 1 and got a clear signal on both mics. I have yet to check but will there be any sound seperation between the to mics going in. Is this completely wrong and unnecessary?

[randyT]

calibos,

On the 002R the first four inputs have mic pre-amps and the last four inputs do not. There is a switch on the front panel that switches the first four inputs between mic (XLR input) and Line/Inst which is the 1/4" jack. Only one or the other is active depending on the front panel switch position. You are going to need four more pre-amps to use on inputs 5 - 8 since they do not have built in mic pres.

randy

[calibos]

Randy,
Thanks. So you are saying that I need a pre amp to use 5-8 no matter what? Can i use a mixer as a preamp and run 1/4" cables out of the mixer into channels 5-8?

[randyT]

yes...definately. A mixer is a good way to go.

randy

[calibos]

Thanks. Big help.