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BobSchwenkler · 15th February 2006

For the way I record, 8 or 9 channels dedicated to drums is about what I normally have available. The rest usually go to guitars and bass. I have a total of 12 mic inputs currently, and I get by. For some stuff, you only need four inputs for drums. But when I need to record something that sounds more modern, that is where the limitation really makes itself felt. After setting up a stereo pair for the room, close micing can be really limited to the basics.

If you are used to 16i/o, you may find yourself frustrated with only 8. If I had only eight to do everything with (including live tracking) I would be pulling my hair out. I have just barely enough to get by in a semi-acceptable manner as it is.

I have never heard it, but if i were in your spot, I would check out the Lynx.

15th February 2006	#6
BobSchwenkler Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 282	For the way I record, 8 or 9 channels dedicated to drums is about what I normally have available. The rest usually go to guitars and bass. I have a total of 12 mic inputs currently, and I get by. For some stuff, you only need four inputs for drums. But when I need to record something that sounds more modern, that is where the limitation really makes itself felt. After setting up a stereo pair for the room, close micing can be really limited to the basics. If you are used to 16i/o, you may find yourself frustrated with only 8. If I had only eight to do everything with (including live tracking) I would be pulling my hair out. I have just barely enough to get by in a semi-acceptable manner as it is. I have never heard it, but if i were in your spot, I would check out the Lynx.