Multitrack Recording - Set up Mixer and Interface to Computer

Multitrack recording (also known as multitracking or just tracking for short) is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources. Here I show a basic setup for multitracking using an M-Audio Delta 1010 and a Behringer XENYX 1832FX Mixer.

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[Bloodbathlover1212]

@dustypuppy

Hi there!

Would a M-Audio Delta 44 also work?

Thanks.

-Daniel.

[dustypuppy]

@Bloodbathlover1212

Hi Daniel

Yes that M-Audio Delta 44 will work fine but of course you will only have 4 inputs. So you can record up to 4 tracks at a time.

Good luck

Dwight

[AUDUCK86]

Run my instruments and vocals in my DAI 12 inputs and then out of the 12 outs from my DAI into my channels in my live mixer so I can still make adjustments during live performance. My DAI will be connected to my PC via USB. So...so everything is going in my interface first and then the mixer. Reason for this is for me to be able to edit individual channels of my live recording. Tell me if you think this will work please... All comments are helpful thanks.

[dustypuppy]

@AUDUCK86

It seems unusual, but I believe it will work for you that way.

The only thing better would be to have a MIXER with at least 12 inserts

[dustypuppy]

@nicekid76

This method will work fine for 12 analog mono tracks as long as you have enough room in your mixer. I don't know what software you'll be using but Cakewalk/Sonar will allow you to record each track seperately so you can mix later

[nicekid76]

@dustypuppy but does the method in the video only work for 10 tracks and 8 non digital tracks. how would it work for 12 tracks?

[dustypuppy]

@AUDUCK86

I suggest you hook it up as described in this video if you have a mixer with 12 strips with inserts. Otherwise, plug your mics and instruments directly into the interface and take a stereo send from your interface to one strip on the mixer.

good luck

[AUDUCK86]

One more question... How do I connect my 12 input interface to my mixer and be able to go back and edit each individual track seperately?

[dustypuppy]

Thank you

Yes there are audio interfaces with 12 and 16 inputs

let me know if you need help with anything

[AUDUCK86]

Your videos are very helpful... I need to record live music and then edit all of it at my church and I need 12 inputs for everything. Is there an interface that will work for that many inputs?