Originally Posted By: Paulo Machado
Hello there flatfoot
Thanks for responding
My main concern is silent practice. I usually practice at night, after work, and I need to have everything going through headphones.


Originally Posted By: edshaw
A multi-track digital recorder would do the job, though
the backing track does have to be rendered and loaded on to the recorder. Among the makers: Fostex, Zoom, Boss, and Tascam. $275 - $400+
(My next one will have an enhanced interfaceI hope.)
Recorders Reviewed


With silent practice as a main concern and everything coming through headphones, a mixer is all you need. A mixer with USB and Fx will give you a lot of versatility and likely also come with free recording software if you want to begin recording your practices for review. Units with USB/Fx are easily found for less than $200.

Small mixers that will meet your practice needs start around $50. Used analog mixers are also good choices. You can get a name brand mixer with 12,16, 24 or more channels anywhere. Bands and Churches are dumping them for digital mixers and with care, you can get a nice unit dirt cheap. They are not obsolete for your uses.


Last edited by Charlie Fogle; 12/11/17 08:29 AM.
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