Hey gang,
A venue I work with wants to be able to record live multi-tracks of the shows. The current provider is using an Onyx 1640i and a Mac with Logic Pro X. The Mackie Onyx is Firewire interface, which pretty much rules out a Windows computer. Since a dedicated recording computer is already available, I'd like to go with something with USB.
USB interface is the one thing I don't want to be talked out of.
I have experience with a Soundcraft Impact, and this would probably be my first choice, but I am looking for less expensive alternatives. The Impact is $2k-ish. I am not aware of any lower priced Soundcraft digital mixers with a Multi-Track interface
Soundcraft makes the Signature 22MTK, which is only $800, but for this kind of money, why not just get a Behringer X32 Rack?
This is for a performance venue that runs multiple stages for summertime festivals, so any additional utility would be welcome. This makes the X32 rack very attractive, since it can be used both with a stage box or as a stage box.
The non-mixer interface solutions, while less expensive, all seem kind of messy.
Thank you for your suggestions.
FireWire on windows is easy. If you mean you want it to work with a laptop that is more difficult. Most digital desks offer some sort of interface these days and quite a few don’t even need a computer, just a hardrive of memory card. The new presonus studiolive III is one example, behringer is another.
