Digital audio workstations (DAWs) have enabled aspiring musicians and producers to record and master their musical productions without purchasing expensive hardware. Devices such as mixing boards and microphones can now be used in conjunction with these software programs by connecting them to the computer workstation. Cubase is one of several digital audio recording programs that offers a variety of audio tools. By following a few simple steps, you can quickly connect your Behringer mixer to Cubase.
Connect the audio interface to your computer using the firewire cable. Audio interface devices like the PreSonus FireStudio act as an intermediary between external audio devices such as mixers and microphones and computer software workstations. If you do not own an audio interface, you can purchase one of these devices from popular audio equipment stores such as Guitar Center. Ensure that the audio interface you purchase has multiple XLR inputs.
Connect the Behringer mixer to the interface using the two XLR cables. Plug the cables into the two XLR 'main outputs' on the back of the mixer and two XLR inputs on the audio interface. Power on the mixer and audio interface.
Launch Cubase and create two new 'audio' tracks. Open the 'settings' menu within Cubase and select the audio interface as the primary audio input device. Configure each track to receive audio from one of the XLR inputs on the interface. As each input on the interface is numbered, select the appropriate number within the 'input' settings menu on the audio track.
Press 'record' within Cubase to begin transferring audio received by the mixer into Cubase. Any audio from instruments or microphones you have connected to the mixing board will now be transferred directly into Cubase.
Tips
Ensure that each of the volume control knobs on your devices is set to a low level before attempting to perform or record through instrument or microphones connected to the mixer. As Cubase, the audio interface and the mixing board each have independent volume controls, adjust the overall volume ceiling of your project within Cubase and then refine individual signal strengths using the interface and mixer.
Warnings
Damaged or overused cables can significantly reduce the audio quality of your production. Replace your XLR cables on a regular basis to ensure optimal results from your equipment and software.
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Hello! I'm looking for a way to connect a Bluetooth headset to my mixer. Most times I'm wearing my headphones and microphone to talk/listen on webinars. Sometimes, however, I need to be able to walk around while on a webinar. In this case, audio quality and latency isn't a huge concern so I figured Bluetooth would be sufficient and would let me use my existing Bluetooth headsets I have laying around. My core question is: does there exist an interface that will allow me to send 1 or 2 audio channels from my mixer to the Bluetooth headset, and also have an output channel for the microphone audio coming back from the Bluetooth Headset I've been searching for the past couple hours on Google and can't seem to find a device that provides audio outputs/inputs with a Bluetooth interface to a hands-free headset. Here is a diagram of what I have and am looking for:
I have a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface and a Yamaha MG16/6FX mixer and I am considering to use the Scarlett 2i2 as an interface to a condenser microphone (to be recorded using the USB out).
My question is, how should I connect the output from the audio interface to my mixer?
The Scarlett 2i2 has a stereo L/R balanced TRS jack.
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You have a bunch of choices if you want to record the one Mic while playing live with others over the mixer.
1) Mic to Scarlett, Line out to Mixer: plug the Mic via XLR in the Scarlett, gain it there (with the high-quality preamp).Important: activate the Direct Monitor switch which sends the gained input with nearly no latency to the outputs. This is important because you don't want latency when playing live with your other band members because if there is some latency, you will get sloppy.Then take the normal Scarlett's line out to one of your mixers channel line in (you can/should use a TRS jack here for symmetric transmission).You will then receive the line signal at the mixer and can mix it as you normally would. Probably, you won't need much gain at the mixer (if at all).
Pros: You use the high quality preamp to record your Mic. Emcopy error 87 th003.
Cons: If the scarlett crashes at some time when playing live, your signal won't reach the mixer and you won't be heard over the PA.
2) Mic to Mixer, monitor out to Scarlett: plug the Mic directly via XLR into one channel at the mixer. Gain it with the mixers gain and route it to one monitor output with the Aux1/Aux2 knobs. You should probably take the Aux1 (Pre) if possible to make the monitor send independable from the fader position. You will then receive the signal again at the desired Aux Output at the back. Then take this output and connect it to your Scarlett input (again, via TRS for symmetric transmission). You won't need to gain much (if at least) at the scarlett. You can then record the signal the normal way with your computer and have no need to worry about latency or failure of the Scarlett/computer (regarding the live playing).
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Pros: If the scarlett crashes, you will hear no difference over the PA.
Cons: You are gaining with a lower-quality preamp.
3) Use the mixer's Insert I/O's: connect your mic directly to one of your mixer channels XLR input, gain it with the mixer. Now take a Y-cable (also known as input-cable which is: TRS/stereo jack at one end, two mono jacks at the other end) and put the stereo jack in the channel's Insert IO. You will then have your gained signal at the red (tip at the TRS) cable/jack and have to give it back with the white (ring at the TRS) cable/jack to the mixer. Now take a half-normalled patchbay and connect the red cable (Insert out) to the top plug on the patchbay's back, connect the white cable (Insert in) to the bottom plug on the patchbay's back.At this point, your signal will simply be routed this way:Mic->Preamp(Gain)->Insert out->Patchbay->Insert in->eq (normal mixer chain)..But you will now have your gained signal once again (some kind of doubled) at the front top jack on the patchbay. Not connect a (important:) mono cable to the front top jack on the patchbay and connect it to your scarlett's input. You can then record it with your computer the normal way.
Pros: Easily customizable setup, you can leave everything set up and just need to plug in the cable between the Scarlett and the Patchbay if you want to record. Also, you won't block one monitor our (aux) just for recording. Again, if your Scarlett fails, this won't interrupt your live playing.
Cons: You are using the low-quality preamp of your mixer, you are transmitting the signal from the mixer (and patchbay) to your Scarlett non-symmetric which is bad when you use long cables or have interferences and should normally be avoided.
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For better or worse, usually the mic preamps of a mixer beat that of a recording interface. It also helps that they don't have to generate phantom power with step-up DC-DC converters.
So it usually is better to put the mic in the preamp and then use a direct recording output from the mixer (or the best approximation thereof) into the line-in of the recording interface. The results even for recording might be better that way.
If you really want to use the preamps of the recording interface, you'll use the balanced line-out of the recording interface into a balanced line-in of the mixer.
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Recording music digitally at home is easier than ever, but that doesn't mean you can use just any hardware. While it's safe to say that picking the right microphone is critical, it won't do you any good in your home studio without a solid audio interface to plug it into. While using a separate input method means shelling out money for hardware, the benefits of using a dedicated audio interface far outweigh the extra cost.
What is an audio interface?
Simply put, an audio interface is a device that connects your computer to your microphone. Most computers have a built-in audio interface in the form of a 3.5mm microphone jack, but the audio quality you get from that generally won't cut it when it comes to recording music. Just because there is a little microphone icon next to the jack on your computer doesn't mean it's worth using for audio, and especially musical input. Think of it this way: If you're going to spend a couple hundred dollars on a microphone, why sacrifice that sound quality by connecting it to your computer with subpar hardware?
Audio interfaces come in all shapes and sizes and commonly connect to your computer via USB or FireWire. They also have built-in microphone preamps, which amplify your mic's signal to line level. This is a step up in volume from what the mic can produce on its own, and can be read by a computer.
Much like choosing a microphone, the best audio interface depends on the type of recording you want to do. For example, do you want to record with just one or two microphones (you on guitar and a friend on vocals)? Then all you'll need is an interface with two inputs. If you want to record a live session with your four-piece band on the other hand, you'll likely need four or more input channels. Another thing to consider: will you take advantage of equalizers, faders, and onboard effects? If so, a mixer with a built-in USB or FireWire audio interface is worth a look. However, if you've got music production software with virtual faders and effects, a bare-bones audio interface could be all you need. The Alesis iO2 Express USB audio interface costs around $90, which is about as economical as it gets for quality audio interfaces. Like other interfaces in its class, the iO2 Express has two input channels for connecting microphones via XLR or line input, phantom power for condenser mics, and gain/volume controls for each channel. Spend more cash on an audio interface and you'll get more input channels, better body construction and durability, and professional features like effects and additional ports and displays.
Mixers
If you're looking for more control over what gets sent to your computer, tabletop mixers often come with USB or FireWire audio interfaces built right in. So what's a mixer got that a basic audio interface doesn't? Control. Mixers have equalizers and volume faders for each individual input channel, giving you maximum control over every sound what goes into your computer. You'll also often get onboard effects such as reverb, delay, and chorus that you can apply to individual tracks.
One example of a reasonably priced USB mixer is the Behringer XENYX 1204USB, which sells for around $150. This unit includes four pre-amped XLR and line-in inputs and all sorts of effects, equalizers, faders, and auxiliary (AUX) inputs and outputs for connecting to external effect pedals and boards.
Just as with non-mixer audio interfaces, the more you pay for a mixer (such as the $400 Alesis Multimix 16 USB 2.0 FX), the more recording inputs and channels you get, as well as more effects and higher quality preamps, and filters.
Another benefit of a mixer is its usefulness during live performances. Mixers are ideal for assembling multiple instruments played simultaneously into a coherent mix. For example, maybe your band's electric guitar is drowning out your vocals. Use the mixer to adjust the tracks.
USB mixers vs. audio interfaces
If you're wondering why anyone would buy anything other than a USB mixer when you can pick one up for roughly the same price as a non-mixer audio interface, space considerations and portability factor in to the decision. Mixers generally take up a considerable amount of space, whereas many basic audio interfaces are small enough to carry around. Also, you might not even need some of the features included in most mixers. Music production programs like Apple GarageBand ($15), FL Studio ($199), and Propellerhead Reason ($449) come with virtual faders, effects, and other controls for tweaking your music.
One other thing: If you've already got a mixer, but it doesn't have a built-in USB or FireWire interface, there is an easy way to connect it to your computer. Some bare-bones USB audio interfaces like the Behringer U Control UCA202 ($30) lack XLR and line input for microphones, but L/R analog input and outputs let you hook up your old analog equipment to your digital home recording setup.
Typing master pro product key. This is the second of a three-part series on how to set up a home-based music-recording studio. Part one, which ran yesterday, talked about the right microphone to buy. Part three, which runs tomorrow, covers the software you'll need to pull together your musical production.