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Not familiar with the multichannel audio interfaces (more than 2 channels).
I have a Steinberg CI1 and a Behringer Xenix302USB, both 2 channel thru the USB. Thinking to buy a 4 (or perhaps more than 4)channel audio interface.
Is RealBand (and BIAB, maybe) able to work with more than 2 tracks?
(Sorry the ignorance, hehe)
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i have a Presonus VSL 1818 and i can send 8 channels at once to RB
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Thanks, Robh
Is that a good interface?
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i have a Presonus VSL 1818 and i can send 8 channels at once to RB Rob, do the 8 channels end up on 8 different tracks? Or does the presonus end up acting like a mixer that consolidate 8 different inputs to one stereo track?
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My M-Audo interface will put 8 tracks either on 8 mono tracks or 4 stereo tracks. This depends on the drop down selection in Audio Prefs and whether the track being used is mono or stereo.. If I sync two of these cards together it doubles to 16 mono or 8 stereo. RB will record as many as the interface and the system allow (up to the 48 track limit). It is designed to do just such things. Recording drum kits with 6 or 8 mics is common for us. Then we go back and track the guitars, bass and keyboards next run (usually another 7 ot 8 tracks), then vocals and solos on their own. Of course all this never happens in 3 takes, but we get the opportunity to capture lots of effort of guys playing together, and this seems to make a difference to the guys playing; they like playing with the band.. as opposed to doing their part separately. It saves time. As a studio guy I know a lot of that is because they are not going to solo/scrutinize their track. They listen to the mix. 
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Thanks RHarv. That's a good tip, I don't think I've used before.
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An Arm to Record Button with Input Select on each track would make my day.
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Yes it is a very good interface, and comes with a free artist version of Studio one A nice DAW.
Pat - 8 separate tracks. And actually, i have my Voiceworks connected to the S/PDIF inputs so i get 8 plus one stereo digital input.
Like all similar interfaces you can record 4 stereo or 8 mono tracks.
Yes i have tracks all 8 inputs into RB and it works quite well.
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An Arm to Record Button with Input Select on each track would make my day. Yeah, it would be nice if some of the Pref settings were available in the GUI (in intuitive places). We both know RB doesn't support selecting which track each input goes to (they just go to the next available track by default) but it would be nice if it did. Even if just to make space between tracks (keep guitars with guitars, drums with drums, etc). Sure it can be done later pretty easily, but its one of my many wishlist items also.
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Thanks, friends, for the good info. I'll put an 8 tracks interface in my wishlist. The Presonus VSL 1818, or the Behringer FCA 1616... There is the ICON Umix1008 Satellite option, that is cheap here, but lacks the ADAT I/O interface, has only the SPIDF I/O. That can be a great disaventage in the future (expansion), do you agree? Any other sugestions? Easter gift, maybe 
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I use SPDIF more than ADAT, but your needs may be different. For me that wouldn't be the deciding factor. I'd focus more on preamps, driver flexibility/routing and stability, unless you really need the ADAT.
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I use SPDIF more than ADAT, but your needs may be different. For me that wouldn't be the deciding factor. I'd focus more on preamps, driver flexibility/routing and stability, unless you really need the ADAT.
But, is SPIDF able to handle more than 2 channels? Not skilled in these things, but I think ADAT is able to handle 8 tracks and SPIDF only 2. Am I wrong?
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You are not wrong.
ADAT is also optical connectors.
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Bought my wish...
Thanks your advices.
A Presonus 1818vsl. Just waiting the mail service delivery. Then i'll learn a lot about the subject...
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Congrats
Hope you enjoy it.
Make your sound your own!
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My new Presonus 1818vsl interface just arrived.
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