4 channel interface vs. new pre - amp

[thefanbelow]

Not to bump my own stuff, but would I be able to use my MobilePre on my condenser AND a single channel tube on my 57 at the same time? Or can the 424 not handle multiple pre amps... If I can't get a pre amp I might have to settle for the onboard pre's.

[thefanbelow]

I was just recommend a Presonus interface, anyone know anything about these?

[Bill@WelcomeHome]

maybe this? EIE Pro

[bicasaur]

You will have a lot of trouble getting the tracks to line up in pro tools if you don't bounce all in one pass. The only good way to do it in several passes is to track a sound with a strong transient (like a drum hit or hand clap) to all four tracks on the tape either before or after your music, then use that as a visual reference to manually line up the tracks in PT after bounce. Same basic idea as when shooting a take for a movie they write the scene info on that clapper board and snap it shut while the camera rolls - to line up the audio later.

[alexevans917]

I'm going to venture to say you'll need a 4 channel interface. You could probably get an interface and a pre for just a little more than your budget though. For pres, maybe check out used Presonus TubePres, or M Audio DMP3's, or Studio Projects VTB1's. Those all are quite affordable. Then maybe look at some of the Echo, M Audio, Presonus, or Focusrite stuff for an interface.

Every time the tape plays, it stretches slightly, and the 424 won't play back at EXACTLY the same speed every time- there's a little bit of fluctuation. You'll drive yourself crazy trying to line up tracks that are slightly slower than one another in your DAW.