Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Since I add one track at a time ...referring to my live stuff.... I don't use a mixer at all. In fact, I don't even own a mixer of any kind any more. I run everything straight to the Focusrite Saffire interface and that goes straight into the depths of the computer and software.

Everything is "in the box" so to speak.


Almost identical setup to mine. My interface is a Scarlett 18i8. I’ve never recorded more than 2 inputs at a time but I’m glad to can.

If you can avoid using a mixer, avoid it. They add a little bit of noise into the signal chain.