Sep 18 2008
Studio Recording Set-Up
Figure 2
This flow chart shows a simple studio type signal path. Basically all of your audio runs into and out of the mixer. Your computer serves as what used to be the multitrack tape machine but it does much more. You will most likely apply effects and mix from within the computer. Some computer audio interface devices have XLR inputs that will accept microphone connections directly but unless your hardware has input equalization capabilities and phase reversal you really want a mixer, especially if your using multiple microphones simultaneously and want real-time monitoring of EQ and outboard effects. There are many, many different hardware combinations with their attendant feature sets, this post is designed just to get you started. If you have specific questions feel free to email me .
Here’s a selection of various computer audio interfaces to look over:
Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio
TASCAM FireOne FireWire Audio and Control Interface
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i have a tascam fireone running it thru a hp pc but i cant get any sound out of the system, have a roland fantom xa keyboard also. i have tried and tried to get a good hook up but still no sound. i run windows xp 2 pack can someone help me figure this out.