So I've been rethinking my current hybrid mixing setup which is a Quantum 4848 into a Soundcraft series 600 (32 input channels).
Problem is there's only one line input for each channel so there's no way for me to easily switch the desk from 'tracking/monitoring' (using mics into XLR's and synths into Line In's) to 'mixing' (Quantum 4848 outputs from my DAW running to line ins). Currently I have to use the first 16 tracks for tracking and tracks 17-32 for mixing, but this mod would allow me to use all 32 for tracking or mixing.
The solution which I've thought of is just adding an extra switchable line in for each channel so that I could quickly flick a channel from 'track' mode to 'mix' mode.
This way I could have all of my mics, synths, DI's etc. permanently plugged into one Line In, and all of my DAW outputs permanently plugged in to the new Line Input.
Easiest way would probably be to put some switches on the meter bridge of the board, maybe 1 switch for every group of 8 channels to make things simpler. Maybe a small cap over the switch to prevent popping?
Anyone see anything wrong with this?
Any input or critiques very much welcomed...
Problem is there's only one line input for each channel so there's no way for me to easily switch the desk from 'tracking/monitoring' (using mics into XLR's and synths into Line In's) to 'mixing' (Quantum 4848 outputs from my DAW running to line ins). Currently I have to use the first 16 tracks for tracking and tracks 17-32 for mixing, but this mod would allow me to use all 32 for tracking or mixing.
The solution which I've thought of is just adding an extra switchable line in for each channel so that I could quickly flick a channel from 'track' mode to 'mix' mode.
This way I could have all of my mics, synths, DI's etc. permanently plugged into one Line In, and all of my DAW outputs permanently plugged in to the new Line Input.
Easiest way would probably be to put some switches on the meter bridge of the board, maybe 1 switch for every group of 8 channels to make things simpler. Maybe a small cap over the switch to prevent popping?
Anyone see anything wrong with this?
Any input or critiques very much welcomed...