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Zoom & Tascam Live Mixer/Recorder Units (any experience out there?)
billydee:
Hey all.
I'm looking for something new for a couple festivals I archive and stream for. To date I've done fine grabbing four channels (sbd/mics) with my Tascam DR-701D and sending the mixed feed out to the radio station's portable Comrex unit via the 1/8" stereo mini jack line level output.
Ultimately I want to grab 6 channels (4 mics and sbd) via XLR inputs (w phantom power) and also connect to the Comrex for streaming via XLR cables. I have all the space I need and AC power to setup behind monitor world so I don't really need a battery option for this kind of situation. In looking around I see some potential options for what I need but don't know much other than what the reviews state and my limited understanding of the specs.
So any thoughts (pro or con) on the units I'm considering (or others you know of) linked below are much appreciated. My main concern would be the quality/dependability of the SD card recording function and the mic preamps.
Thanks
TASCAM Model 12 Mixer / Interface / Recorder / Controller
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Model12--tascam-model-12-mixer-interface-recorder-controller
Zoom LiveTrak L-12 12-channel Digital Mixer / Recorder
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/L12--zoom-livetrak-l-12-12-channel-digital-mixer-recorder
Zoom LiveTrak L-8 8-channel Digital Mixer / Recorder
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/L8--zoom-livetrak-l-8-8-channel-digital-mixer-recorder
morst:
are you trying to both stream a 2-channel mix and also record multi channel?
billydee:
--- Quote from: morst on December 14, 2022, 04:41:43 PM ---are you trying to both stream a 2-channel mix and also record multi channel?
--- End quote ---
We only stream some of the acts and the DR-701D 2 channel Live Mix feature works well for that, assuming I set it up correctly beforehand. I also want to record two pairs of mics (one at FOH and one onstage) and the board feed to work on later. Previously I could only record one set of mics and the board feed.
I've considered the SD MixPre 6 or 10 but they don't offer the XLR outputs I want and I don't need the portability.
goodcooker:
I took a long look at a couple of these earlier this year. Went down to the big box guitar store and fooled around with the Zoom mixers. They seemed like what they are - low cost small format mixers with a recorder built in. Sounded fine though and the headphone amp was okay although I don't know if it would be totally adequate for mixing in a live environment.
I ended up going in a different (much cheaper) direction.
The Zoom Livetrak L8 seems like it would check all your boxes.
morst:
--- Quote from: billydee on December 14, 2022, 04:49:28 PM ---
--- Quote from: morst on December 14, 2022, 04:41:43 PM ---are you trying to both stream a 2-channel mix and also record multi channel?
--- End quote ---
We only stream some of the acts and the DR-701D 2 channel Live Mix feature works well for that, assuming I set it up correctly beforehand. I also want to record two pairs of mics (one at FOH and one onstage) and the board feed to work on later. Previously I could only record one set of mics and the board feed.
I've considered the SD MixPre 6 or 10 but they don't offer the XLR outputs I want and I don't need the portability.
--- End quote ---
I'll take that as a YES.
You sure you can't get by with the mini-out on the MixPre, or perhaps a USB output?
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