[RWP] New audio gear any thoughts?

[Kerry Hoath]

I'm considering one of the Mackie 8 or 12 channel mixers the 820i or the 
1220i.

The 1640I is like $2000 and i'm not sure if I need something that complex.
I want to record singing with a backing track, and change levels for 
music and voice. I could apply affects but probably better to apply them 
in software later the price jump from the 1220 to the 1640i is rather large.
I'm also looking at getting an interface for the pc, probably the tascam 
as it seems rather analog and behaves well.
The presonus audiobox seems cool but if Ihave a 8-12 channel mixer 
there's no point having all that i/o on the audio box?

Steff was always battling with volumes on ventrillo although that might 
be Ventrillo's fault.

regards, Kerry.

On 5/11/2012 10:41 PM, Chris Belle wrote:
> Carey, if you want the best experience with an accessible interface, 
> then my recommendation is with any of the mackie onyx i series mixers.
>
> the little 820i clocks in at 4 hundred dollars, but there are no 
> menus, and you get a lot of i-o and routing hands on.
>