Recording multiple tracks simultaneously

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Recording multiple tracks simultaneously

I am currently a user of hardware based digital recording. I own a Tascam 24-track HD recorder (Tascam 2488).

I am thinking about making the jump to Logo Express or Pro, but I have a few questions that I'd like to know if anyone can help with.

I currently can record 8 tracks at once. Is there any way I could do this with Logic and my new iMac (24")? Is there any hardware out there that I could plug into my computer that Logic would let me record 8 different tracks from 8 different mic sources?

Looking at the options of once you got the recorded sound, Logic looks to be a great piece of software. My only concern is that I want the option of recording on 8 tracks, not that I will be doing that every day.

Ive always used hardware solutions, so I'm in for a lesson.

Thanks,
Bryan

iMac 2.33GHz (24-inch)  10.4.6  2GB RAM  500GB HDD  AEBS

Posted on Sep 6, 2006 8:04 AM

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EoS

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Sep 6, 2006 9:36 AM in response to Furi0us.Bee

Yes, you can record multiple tracks simultaneously. Logic Express has a limit of 12 input channels, Logic Pro is wide open.

What you'll need is a good multi-channel audio interface.

MBP 1.83 & MDD 1G DP Mac OS X (10.4.6) Logic Pro 7.2.2, Motu 828MkII+828, Firebox LC&XT, Tranzport, Unitor8+(3x)AMT-8's

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Furi0us.Bee Author

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Sep 6, 2006 5:44 PM in response to EoS

Can anyone point me to some audio interface hardware that has 4 XLR inputs and 4 TRS inputs? For drums specifially, I need to be able to record 8 channels to different tracks.

Thanks,
Bryan

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Furi0us.Bee Author

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Sep 6, 2006 6:31 PM in response to Furi0us.Bee

I think I found one that is within my price range:

Tascam FW-1082

Anyone have anything to say about it??

Thanks,
Bryan

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Matt-Boy

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Sep 8, 2006 1:47 PM in response to Furi0us.Bee

I use the M-Audio FW410 firewire interface and find it works pretty well. It only has four inputs but there is an 8 input version- the Firewire 1814. I think it only has two XLR inputs but if you have outboard gear you can use the XLRs and phantom power on your board and then feed it into the interface. I use my Mackie board for that because I know the preamps are pretty good. Anyway, I haven't used this specific box but I have found M-Audio's stuff to be pretty good.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-FireWire-1814-Computer-Recording-I nterface?sku=709201

G4 Dual 500 (Gigabit Ethernet) Mac OS X (10.4.5)

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