I miss the tactility of a board

WVUtubadude · 24th April 2010

I have recently moved from straight-to-stereo recording to multitracking. My weapon of choice is a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. I love it, it does everything I throw at it, but I miss knobs. I loved being able to touch, slide, and tweak. Can anyone recommend mixers that would tie in to this system, and then tie in to a recorder such as an HD24 or BlackBox once I ditch the Focusrite?

Right now, the Soundcraft M12 has caught my eye, any comments on that?

FWIW, this is for live recording of stuff like orchestras and wind ensembles with the occasional jazz and rock group thrown in.

David Spearritt · 25th April 2010

SSL X-Desk

Have one, love it. Use it while recording multi-track (SK48) to make a stereo mix. The multi-track is the backup.

daveg62 · 26th April 2010

Allen Heath Zed R16 - it even comes with nice pre's and converters to boot!

24th April 2010	#1
WVUtubadude Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2009 Location: West Virginia/Pennsylvania Posts: 904 Thread Starter	I miss the tactility of a board I have recently moved from straight-to-stereo recording to multitracking. My weapon of choice is a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. I love it, it does everything I throw at it, but I miss knobs. I loved being able to touch, slide, and tweak. Can anyone recommend mixers that would tie in to this system, and then tie in to a recorder such as an HD24 or BlackBox once I ditch the Focusrite? Right now, the Soundcraft M12 has caught my eye, any comments on that? FWIW, this is for live recording of stuff like orchestras and wind ensembles with the occasional jazz and rock group thrown in.

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25th April 2010	#2
David Spearritt Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,323	SSL X-Desk Have one, love it. Use it while recording multi-track (SK48) to make a stereo mix. The multi-track is the backup.

26th April 2010	#3
daveg62 Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 184	Allen Heath Zed R16 - it even comes with nice pre's and converters to boot!