do i need a mixer?

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Member Since: Jul 11, 2007

all i record are vocals, nothing else

my behringer xenyx makes the vocals' production better than just using my maudio mobilpre

but do i need a mixer if all i record are vocals, and i dont use any inputs except for the mic?

can someone suggest a good audio interface for some bada** sound quality, because honestly the mobilpre by itself wasnt cutting it

at guitar center, i noticed a alesis mixer that connects via usb, is the preamp on that thing good?

one last thing:

shure ksm27 studio condenser, or akg perception 200/ or 400 condenser?

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Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Aug 13, 2007 08:58 am

no, if you only record vocals you need no mixer, there is nothing to "mix"...a single channel might be helpful...or even just a compressor. Maybe one of those vocal processing foot pedals or something...

Member
Since: Jul 11, 2007


Aug 13, 2007 09:21 am

say what???

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Aug 13, 2007 09:24 am

something like this www.zzounds.com...tem--TCECORRECT

It has compression, deessing and stuff that may come in handy for vocal processing...

Member
Since: Jul 11, 2007


Aug 13, 2007 09:44 am

alight cool ill go check it out right now

do u have any say for any of the mics i mentioned?

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Aug 13, 2007 09:45 am

I have no decent opinions on microphones, there are people here that will have more reliable input than I ever would.

Member
Since: Jul 11, 2007


Aug 13, 2007 09:52 am

i went and checked out that setup

so my mic will plug straight into it?

and u have exp. with it?

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Aug 13, 2007 10:17 am

No, I don't have any experience with that particular unit, it just seems like something that would suit your needs better than a mixer...something like this may be helpful too www.zzounds.com/item--ART131 or for more money even www.zzounds.com/item--ART215 or www.zzounds.com...tem--FOCTRAKPRO

Member
Since: Aug 10, 2007


Aug 13, 2007 02:24 pm

Yo golden child im like you man. all i do is record vocals, but im looking to take it the next step. I just cant get any consistant advice on what my next piece should be.

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Aug 13, 2007 02:45 pm

keydaking

filling out your gear profile so people know what you already have helps...

Member
Since: Jul 11, 2007


Aug 15, 2007 07:26 am

i already have a mobilpre, so my first priority is a new mic, since im using an mxl right now. Im an impatient person so ill probably end up getting a $200 mic tomorrow instead of waiting until payday and getting a nicer one. Oh well i can always take it back.

That art pro channel looks intersting though.

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