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Hi,

We have a question about what type of audio interface people use to record audio with RealBand. In particular:

1. Do you have an audio interface with multiple inputs?
2. If so, do you use multiple inputs when recording, or do you typically only record one at a time?


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Hi Andrew

I currently use a Line6 USB UX-1 which has 1 Mic and 1 Instrument input on the front and 2 Line inputs on the back.
I have so far used only one input at a time as I also have trouble walking and chewing gum.

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I use delta 1010lt.

Record 1 at a time sometimes, but record 6-8 just as often.
Depends on what I'm recording.
I have two different systems, each with one of these cards.
I've been known to combine/sync them both in one machine when more than 8 audio ins are desired.


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I am currently using a Presonus Audiobox USB, which has 2 inputs. In order to take the place of a multi-input hardware daw I have used in the studio for years and move to computer-based tracking, I do have plans in the future to go to an 8 or 16 input setup.

Thanks for asking.

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MAudio Delta 1010. Like RHARV it depends. Mostly one though.


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Tascam US-800 that records 8 i use 1 or 2 mostly, and on occasion 3 - 5.

I also have a Delta 2496, but it seems to be knockd out right now.

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I use a MOTU 828MK3 Hybrid. I use the line outputs from a Motif Rack, a Roland Fantom rack and a Yamaha DX7II to the line inputs of the MK3. I run midi in and outs from the MK3 to a MOTU Midi Express XT. I run a Shure SM58 into the mic input of the MK3 and connect all of it via firewire to my computer.


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M-Audio Fast Track Pro. Only record one input at a time!

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Interface: Focusrite Saffire 6 2in 4out.

I use the 2in as left and right so I can record in stereo.

I use one pair of outs for monitoring and the other pair to send output to the mixer where I can apply FX and record back to a new track.


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We use mainly Focusrite Scarlett. Almost everything is mono or stereo.

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I use an M-Audio keyboard controller that has a single audio input, so I only record one track at a time.


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Hi Andrew,

I use a Lexicon Lambda (it was a deal I couldn't pass up).
I record one track at a time in mono or stereo depending on what I need.

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Tascam US-144 MKII. Usually 1 input, but sometimes both if stereo mic'ing an acoustic guitar etc.

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I use a Focusrite Saffire 6
I only record vocals on one input.

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I use the M-Audio FastTrack Pro and record up to two audio channels (L and R) simultaneously, as well as using it for MIDI input also.


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I am using a Lexicon Omega for simultaneous instrument line-in for electric guitar and Mic 1 for vocals. Capable of more inputs but that is all I need.

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M-Audio Audiophile 192 - 4 in / 4 out analog PCI card. Actaully 1 sterio in (L/R), with a Sterio Line out and a Sterio Monitor out. Also Midi in/out

I use a Samll Berhinger Mixer at the front end of the card to send to the channel inputs.

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M-Audio Firewire 410 (4 ins: 2 analog; 2- SPDIF's)

Mainly use the two analogs as a stereo pair (85%, or as one or two MONO's the other 15%) and very rarely as a "4 channel" device: analog pair plus the SPDIF (I'd use those SPDIFs more but have some non-SW related issues holding me back)


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Presonus AudioBox USB for cost and stability. I wish now I'd gotten one with at least four inputs specifically so I could import some four-track tape recordings I have. As it is I only record myself singing or playing one instrument at a time in mono or stereo through the Presonus's two inputs.


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