Sep 16, 2011 08:06 pm integrated cards only have 2 tracks (1 stereo)
Making a soundcard multi-track
Posted on Sep 16, 2011 06:46 pm
TLE sound guy
small time sound guy
Member Since: Mar 04, 2011
How can I configure my soundcard to multi-track record? I have a Compaq CG5110F but the soundcard just says Integrated. I haven't found anything online to tell me how or what to do to find out if I even can. Please help. thank You!
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Sep 16, 2011 08:06 pm integrated cards only have 2 tracks (1 stereo)
Sep 16, 2011 08:28 pm So I need to buy another soundcard? or does cubase talk with the tascam to multi-track?
Sep 16, 2011 11:55 pm Well, where did the Tascam come in? If you're trying to use the integrated soundcard, it's like BeerHunter says--you get one stereo track. Explain more about the Tascam--what is it, exactly? It's gotten relatively cheap lately to expand with soundcards into the mult-track realm, but you'll have to replace the one in the Compaq, I believe.
Sep 17, 2011 10:39 am The tascam is a 14 channel in /4 out audio interface. I have cubase LE5 in my computer. I would be using USB connection to link. Can anyone explain why the soundcard is needed if the are directly corralating? Does the comp go through the card like an insert on the board or what?
P.s. If I need a new multi soundcard, does anyone have a suggestion on a good 'cheaper' one that would work? My budget went out with the tascam so I need a cheaper alternative to patch this up. thanks You.
Sep 17, 2011 12:39 pm The USB connection on the Tascam will send only 4 out. So, it's true you don't need the card, but if you want to record more than four discrete tracks at once, you'll have to come up with a different approach. If the Tascam has channel inserts, you can send these to a multiple-channel soundcard. In our practice space, I record ten in by using a Behringer ADA 8000 (around $150.00 on E-bay) into an E-mu 1212 (E-bay again, about $110.00). You could just get a new 1212m for about $159.00--probably the way to go; it has ADAT lightpipe in (8 channels) and out, plus two balanced analog ins and outs and a S/PDIF stereo in and out. A lot of bang for the buck, plus a virtual mixer with effects and a lot of routing options. Is it the best? Not by a long shot, but it's a great place to start.
Sep 17, 2011 03:41 pm Thanks, I'll check this out and probably ask more questions..
Sep 18, 2011 10:49 am O.K. I am lost. If I USB the Tascam to the computer, how does cubase, tascam and soundcard work together? How would I hook Tascam up to multi card? How to set cubase to pick up multi channel? Thank You!!!
Sep 18, 2011 03:59 pm That's why I asked if the Tascam has insert points--these can be used to send out the discrete channels to the multitrack. If the Tascam has a submix bus, that can be sent ou tas well (assuming there is a separate out for the submix bus or busses). I'm not familiar with Cubase, but it should be able to "recognize' your sound card and allow you to configure it to accept any inputs it sees. You also should still be able to send the USB information in as well, in addition to any new card's signals. There might not be any need to do this, though, if a new card presents enough flexibility. What is the model number of the Tascam mixer/interface? I or others here could tell you a lot more about your options.
Sep 18, 2011 04:19 pm If you have the device I think you have (US-1800?), then you might really be in business already. I was assuming the Tascam was simply a mixer with a USB connection that sent out 4 channels of mixed sound. You said 14 in, 4 out, but the US-1800 is 16 in, 4 out . . . I'm probably getting ahead of myself here, so I'll wait for your reply . . . .
Sep 18, 2011 06:30 pm I just checked one of the other threads, and you do indeed have the device above. You don't need the comp's soundcard; the Tascam is the sound card. Go into your computer and disable the soundcard that's on-board, just in case, though perhaps you should leave it for now nad select the Tascam in the area in Cubase that asks you to choose which card to use. It should be in there. You actually can input 16 separate tracks into Cubase; the outputs are what Cubase will send back to the Tascam, to be output from there into a separate mixer, stereo, monitoring station, etc.
So: You don't need the comp's soundcard. Go into Cubase and under "audio devices" or some other such heading like that, choose your device. It will actually name the Tascam, or possibly call it "USB audio device." From there, you set up the channels and routing in Cubase. Check out Tascam's website for more info on your device; there's videos there that might be useful.
Sep 19, 2011 10:39 am Wow, that's why I come here!!! Tim N you are a genious! everything worked, I just have to figure out how to arm the multi-tracks in Cubase. Thank You very much (unless you know how to do this as well?)
Sep 20, 2011 01:41 am No, I'm not a genius--I just happened to have a bit of time on my hands (I was being driven mad by some song lyrics I was trying to riddle out, and I finally figured them out), and I like checking out various bits of gear, so I did the legwork on your stuff--prices keep going down on gear, but the knowledge required to work the stuff doesn't get any easier to absorb. You're climbing a mountain, and the more you know about <i>everything</i> possible, the better.
I've been at it for over 6 years, and I'm still an amateur. Cubase? I run Samplitude 11, but you need to familiarize yourself with Cubase, so experiment--read the manual (do searches), and you will discover a lot along the way. The tech stuffcan overwhelm you, and you need to be able to master it (as much as that's possible) so you can concentrate on the music.
Sep 20, 2011 01:44 am Okay, so I don't know how to use HTML, uh, signifiers or whatever they're called (my <i> italics attempt). Any clues?
Sep 20, 2011 11:29 am @TLE
Most Multitrack software works in the same fashion; you add tracks, arm the tracks, and then assign ea. track the input number (mic input). That's pretty much it!! Once armed, hit the master record button to begin recording.
@Tim
on forums, you use "[ ]" not "< >"
Sep 20, 2011 11:30 am I don't allow HTML, I have some bb codes that you can open and view by the reply box.
allowing HTML opens up a pandoras box of security issues, or major development to prevent it. not worth it.
Sep 21, 2011 11:18 pm That's great dB, I just want to be able to add italics and bold every now and again. I'll try that, Hippie--at some other forums I visit, one uses the arrow signs to use italics--<i>word</i>, for instance. So--word? . . . .
Oct 06, 2011 10:47 am Everything works perfect now, Thank You!!!!
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