Can this mixer be used for both live mixing and recording of 16 discrete channels simultaneously?
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Absolutely! This mixer comes with a program called Capture. This allows you to record all channels into your computer and live mix at the same time. This mixer also can be controlled using an iPad during live mixing. This mixer requires a computer with Firewire. You can use a thunderbolt connection as long as you have the thunderbolt to firewire adapter. I currently use a MacBook Pro but have also in the past used a windows computer. Just make sure your firewire card is TI Chipset.
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It would depend on the recording device. This mixer has a onboard compressor that's works well. So, it could definitely make a great interview recording.
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Well, I'm not 100% sure what you are asking. Yes you can record several inputs together at the same time and tthen of course they would be synchronized. You could also record tracks one at a time, however in that case they would not be synchronized and you would need to put them together with some type of audio software. The Zoom is a good mixer, but it's not really an editor.
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I'm not a fan of either of these answers, because they're ignoring the possibility of SPLITTING the stereo sound into separate mono channels, that can be recombined by the mixer. This means you can effectively mix two stereo inputs, by splitting them into four mono channels.
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yes i think it is, but you will have to read and digest the manual thoroughly, this piece of equipment is leaning more to the professional recording engineer like myself who is able to interpret its functions. it has limited mixing facilities in my opinion i feed out of a mixing desk if i have a multi microphone inputs. Derek W.
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Just the main out. If you wanted to play 3 or 4 channels but only record 1 or 2 of them, you can't do that with this mixer.
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The EIE 16 bit seems capable of recording 4 inputs at once... I have recorded three at once. So I would assume 4 would work just as well. I use Logic pro and the recording was just fine. I haven't done a successful test to see if It's capable of running two phantom power mics at once. But I only have one good condenser so not necessary at the moment. Hope that helps.
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Yes it's a fully functioning DJ mixer, and it will internally save the output as a .wav or .aiff file in either 16 or 24 bit! It's the Rolls Royce of DJ gear!
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Yes, we are able to record channels 1-16 on the board through the USB and software. You can choose the tracks you want.
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Even if you split a mono signal into two channels,it still won't be stereo,it will just be two mono channels,this mixer would require 2 discrete stereo channels in,to create two channels out.
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Scott, there are 2 condenser mics and 2 inputs, you can record all at the same time, but it will be stereo for that recording (mics as left and inputs as the right channel - you can set up for four track recording and record each tracknsepetately like any other multi track - the real magic of this device is the ability to record the whole room and off the board at the same time, and the compact size. The software is cumbersome, and the "new" file set up is missing ( which sucks if you want to cut up your files live because starting a new file isn't set up properly) my only negative - that being said, it's a great littl idea catcher and the quality is very good. Scott, there are 2 condenser mics and 2 inputs, you can record all at the same time, but it will be stereo for that recording (mics as left and inputs as the right channel - you can set up for four track recording and record each tracknsepetately like any other multi track - the real magic of this device is the ability to record the whole room and off the board at the same time, and the compact size. The software is cumbersome, and the "new" file set up is missing ( which sucks if you want to cut up your files live because starting a new file isn't set up properly) my only... » Read More Scott, there are 2 condenser mics and 2 inputs, you can record all at the same time, but it will be stereo for that recording (mics as left and inputs as the right channel - you can set up for four track recording and record each tracknsepetately like any other multi track - the real magic of this device is the ability to record the whole room and off the board at the same time, and the compact size. The software is cumbersome, and the "new" file set up is missing ( which sucks if you want to cut up your files live because starting a new file isn't set up properly) my only negative - that being said, it's a great littl idea catcher and the quality is very good. « Show Less
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You can only record 2 tracks simultaneously but you can mix down up to 8 tracks.
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The short answer is, "I don't have any experience with Mixcraft." This is an external STEREO/2-Channel Mixer that allows up to 8 individual channels to be mixed down to a stereo signal which can then be routed to a PA System, Soundcard, or the USB port on your computer. THIS IS NOT A MULTITRACK MIXER - THIS IS A STEREO MIXER with a LEFT and RIGHT MAIN OUTPUT, along with other convenient inputs, outputs, FX, and Monitor signal paths. This issue has been addressed in previous postings. Please refer to mine (and others) complete overview and operation. You can also download the manual online and refer to it. The manual will tell you everything about the Mixer. To record more than two channels (stereo) at a time, you need a soundcard or USB/FIREWIRE Audio Device that has 4,8,16 or more individual inputs. Check out Presonus Firestudio for a good example of a "Multitrack Audio Device." Hope this helps!
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To mix 4 or 8 or really any number of mics into one channel you will need a splitter to go from 1 to 4 (or how ever many you need). You may have to get two 1 to 4 and one one to 2 to mix 8 together. Or you get a mixing device which will be more expensive. Now of course if you do this the one channel that is recording is going to have all audio channels recording at the same time so if you have sound on all channels it will be hard to isolate one specific channel to listen to. You really want a separate recording channel for each mic unless you know you will never have audio on more than one mic at a time.
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Unfortunately, you can't know until you use it. It did not work between my mixing board and computer, but it may just be a compatibility issue.
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Yes you can ,but you have to use at least 2 ndx400 and a dj mixer when mixing music.
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Dear Mike, you can record mixed tracks through USB or REC out available, if you were asking about guitar effects, not vocals then you should look for other mixers as well. This is a great mixer for music + vocals and produces great real time sound. I haven't experimented to record separate or isolated tracks along with mixed or live mixed sound. I may need some time to think and experiment on it. Still if you feel that you can elaborate your question, please do it, it may help me think further.