I used to use a 16 channel mixer to route instrument/mic inputs in/out from the PC.

I dumped the mixer when I got the Focusrite 18i20 interface.

Since it has good preamps, it eliminated the need for a mixer and saved me $$$.

Now if I want to record remotely, I just take a laptop and the Focusrite and connect all the instruments to that.

The software mixer still allows me to tweak levels between instruments that I would do on a hardware mixer.




Steve

BIAB/RB 2022, Pro Tools 2020, Korg N5, JBL LSR 4328 Powered Monitors, AKG/Shure Mics.
PC: Win11 PRO, 4 TB M2 SSD, 2 TB HD, 128 GB Memory