Does "2 Bus Mixer" mean that two inputs (eg guitar and vocal) can be separated in a recording software? Thanks!
1491951
You could if you in put mic in 1 channel with balance all the way 1 direction, and then guitar in another channel with the balance all the way the other direction. You would then have 2 seperated mono recordings. Easily edited in recording software.
936042
Yes, you can. It seems it will give two discrete tracks for two mics. Watch for noise as it is a passive box.
567482
You can but it defaults to recording stereo. On something like garage band it is as simple as changing the input from stereo to mono and then that opens up a second option for a second input in mono. This is a great little interface. I use it regularly.
1463844
Hi Beth, I have never tried that but there is a second stereo input which may serve for this purpose. I am not sure if the mono and stereo work together at the same time.However you can record multiple layers over the same track. Once you record your guitar you can play the track and start recording your voice over the guitar tracks. Both would get played back at the same time.
31909
Yes you can. You have two separate inputs, and you can record either or both.
2237562
You will not need a mixer unless you are doing drum type recording and you want to mix down to two tracks. I recorded guitar, bass, and vocals through it. I would recommend the Focusrite 2i2 or the 2i4 any day over this. If you are doing guitars direct you will get a really hot signal and will have to back the volume down to almost nothing on the instrument. It's doable but not ideal. Plus the drivers drove me nuts for a long time. The focusrite worked immidiately. Only one draw back with the Focusrite is to have midi you need the 2i4 which is about 80 to 100$ more then the presonus Audiobox. But way worth the money. You will not need a mixer unless you are doing drum type recording and you want to mix down to two tracks. I recorded guitar, bass, and vocals through it. I would recommend the Focusrite 2i2 or the 2i4 any day over this. If you are doing guitars direct you will get a really hot signal and will have to back the volume down to almost nothing on the instrument. It's doable but not ideal. Plus the drivers drove me nuts for a long time. The focusrite worked immidiately. Only one draw back with the Focusrite is to have midi you need the 2i4 which is about 80 to 100$ more then the presonus... » Read More You will not need a mixer unless you are doing drum type recording and you want to mix down to two tracks. I recorded guitar, bass, and vocals through it. I would recommend the Focusrite 2i2 or the 2i4 any day over this. If you are doing guitars direct you will get a really hot signal and will have to back the volume down to almost nothing on the instrument. It's doable but not ideal. Plus the drivers drove me nuts for a long time. The focusrite worked immidiately. Only one draw back with the Focusrite is to have midi you need the 2i4 which is about 80 to 100$ more then the presonus Audiobox. But way worth the money. « Show Less
849036
Your recording software will determine this. I record multi track compositions all the time with this interface connected to GarageBand. You can also record two separate tracks simultaneously.
1352214
Never tried it but you should be able to, most recording software will recognise the input so you shouldn't have a problem. You can plug the other end of the 1/4 into the mix port and you should be able to use both mics.
814777
Well, I'm not 100% sure what you are asking. Yes you can record several inputs together at the same time and tthen of course they would be synchronized. You could also record tracks one at a time, however in that case they would not be synchronized and you would need to put them together with some type of audio software. The Zoom is a good mixer, but it's not really an editor.
395273
You cannot use both the input and output on the 2 track at the same time, they can only be used 1 at a time.
1761856
For most uses it's got 8 inputs (XLR or 1/4" combo jacks). The rest are ADAT, S/PDIF, and virtual inputs I believe, but since I don't ever use those I'm not sure how to use them yet. All inputs can be routed to separate tracks. You assign the track input number in your DAW.2 Mic/Line/Inst Combo XLR (Inputs 1 and 2)6 Mic/Line Combo XLR (Inputs 3-8)
1405295
Good question. I don't think it matters. For true stereo you need two mikes. I use Audacity software with windows and can record stereo, but that seems to be a software configuration.
1218073
run it through a splitter, OR get an external mixer with multiple outs. thx!
1560779
Scott, there are 2 condenser mics and 2 inputs, you can record all at the same time, but it will be stereo for that recording (mics as left and inputs as the right channel - you can set up for four track recording and record each tracknsepetately like any other multi track - the real magic of this device is the ability to record the whole room and off the board at the same time, and the compact size. The software is cumbersome, and the "new" file set up is missing ( which sucks if you want to cut up your files live because starting a new file isn't set up properly) my only negative - that being said, it's a great littl idea catcher and the quality is very good. Scott, there are 2 condenser mics and 2 inputs, you can record all at the same time, but it will be stereo for that recording (mics as left and inputs as the right channel - you can set up for four track recording and record each tracknsepetately like any other multi track - the real magic of this device is the ability to record the whole room and off the board at the same time, and the compact size. The software is cumbersome, and the "new" file set up is missing ( which sucks if you want to cut up your files live because starting a new file isn't set up properly) my only... » Read More Scott, there are 2 condenser mics and 2 inputs, you can record all at the same time, but it will be stereo for that recording (mics as left and inputs as the right channel - you can set up for four track recording and record each tracknsepetately like any other multi track - the real magic of this device is the ability to record the whole room and off the board at the same time, and the compact size. The software is cumbersome, and the "new" file set up is missing ( which sucks if you want to cut up your files live because starting a new file isn't set up properly) my only negative - that being said, it's a great littl idea catcher and the quality is very good. « Show Less
2029610
Yep. You can use both as long as you have two xlr inputs available on your mixer.
2276589
Dear Mike, you can record mixed tracks through USB or REC out available, if you were asking about guitar effects, not vocals then you should look for other mixers as well. This is a great mixer for music + vocals and produces great real time sound. I haven't experimented to record separate or isolated tracks along with mixed or live mixed sound. I may need some time to think and experiment on it. Still if you feel that you can elaborate your question, please do it, it may help me think further.
48485
if u r using it for a mic u can use 1 other wise if u use a computer u will need to use a mic mixer and use 2