Do I Need A Mixer?

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I've been recording audio on my Sonar set up but now its time to add my midi keyboard and do some work with midi along side the audio. I have a dedicated stereo pre amp equaliser with which i can record my good quality audio which has elimated the need for a mixer up to now. I now have 2 audio outs from my keyboard and 2 audio outs from my 2496 soundcard and only 2 inputs on my monitor amp.....4 into 2 doesn't go! Is there any point in buying an expensive mixer when i have dedicated pre amps? Will i need an external mixer to master to a stereo pair or is the whole mixing process kept within the digital realm of Sonar, so could i get away with a basic Behringer for feeding the monitor amp? Sorry so long winded.
Vikki

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a.k.a. Porp & Mr. Muffins
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Since: Oct 09, 2002

Nov 14, 2003 06:40 pm

You can, and probably should, do all your mixing and mastering within the digital realm. So you don't need an external mixer for that at all.

I'm a bit confused here, though. You should just keep the monitor amp hooked to your soundcard's outputs at all times. So can't you just plug your keyboard into the preamp? I don't see where the conflict is.

Can't you just route all the signals to the soundcard's 2 outputs within the computer?

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Since: Sep 22, 2002

Nov 15, 2003 03:26 am

Thats it, sorry my line of thought was in the wrong direction. Looks like i don't need the mixer.
Many Thanks
Vikki

a.k.a. Porp & Mr. Muffins
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Since: Oct 09, 2002

Nov 15, 2003 09:39 am

haha, okay :) Glad I could help.

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