I don't know how I only recently came across your channel. Great stuff! Subscribed. I've spent this last year restoring a Soundcraft 1600 24 channel board with patchbay, finally getting everything together. Just bought a pair of 501s after watching your videos.
You'll enjoy the 501s. They are like a beefed up dbx and very useful. I love the 1600 and 2400 series too! That should be a great setup. I had looked at a 1600 and a 6000 series before I bought my Sapphyre. These console are some of the best values out there in analog consoles if you're willing to put up with a little work and a more complicated installation but they are worth it. The built in patchbay has been incredibly useful for me. Best of luck and thanks so much for watching!
It very well could be. Mine is all stock and just sounds amazing. Just mixing though it gives things a nice professional sound with a wide soundstage. Lots of headroom too. I've had this one for about 4 years now and it's always worked well and sounded great. Very few problems.
I have an Allen & Heath PA28 mixer and would like to set it up to record some channels into an analog tape recorder. According to the manual the 2TRK output is used used for recording; in my case analog tape recorder. I don't want this to effect the Main Outs. The System Block Diagram only shows 2TRK being bussed to the LR, which would be the same signal as the Main out. It looks like I could use the FB1 and FB2 Outs but I'm already using FB1 as a monitor out. Should I be using the Aux Out for my monitors and then free up the FB's for recording?
You might be able to do this if the console has direct outs. You can also use an insert cable connected to the inserts and use the send jack to the recording device. It's a live sound console but hopefully will have one of these options.
Been Looking For A 24,32,Or 48 Channel. Iam Unclear Which One Since I Usually Do Electronic Music Some Outboard Keyboards,Guitars,Brass,& Strings Occasionally. Iam Somewhat Old Fashion Would Like Mix On Console ,Use The Benefits Of Mechanical Preamps,Eq,Compressor. But Want The Process Signal To Go Back To DAW For Final Mix Down. You Sir Broke It Down Into Clean Clear Understanding Terms On How Too. Thanks Champ Blessings 👐🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻✌🏻
I have several here but I think I was using my old Echo Audiofire in this video. I also have a MOTU and Audient interfaces but the Audiofire have 24 outputs so work well for hybrid mixing.
@@gracelosianiga9808 for 32 tracks, I would look at something like the MOTU 16a and then add another 8 channel ADAT interface. I'm a big fan of MOTU as they have good support and sound very good. Plus they have AVB so expansion and linking interfaces is possible.
It depends on the mixer. I have a ton of videos about how that works in this channel. ua-cam.com/video/OlMjnQP58nU/v-deo.htmlsi=ft4-ekDmLefxDVBb ua-cam.com/video/RWmxkO2gnOs/v-deo.htmlsi=1aOUSHhMrJ25Aw-B
You can use any output but normally it would be a direct out or a subgroup out if you're combining multiple sources to record on 1 track etc. If the console doesn't have a way to send an individual channel and only a master out, you can use it but it will limit the amount of sources you can send to the audio interface.
@@TwinCreekAudio yep that’s going to be a problem, I thought that might be an issue, the m216 won’t do the job, I’m going to have to hope I can find a 320 or 320b. Thanks for your help again!
@@millennialanimal I am happy to help. The M216 doesn't have any kind of direct outs? You can also use line inputs for summing. The tape inputs on most consoles are basically line inputs labeled tape. Best of luck. Most of the vintage Tascam consoles have a tape input on RCA connections.
@@TwinCreekAudio I would be mainly wanting to use it for the pre amps to record through, but I would like to use it to mix on as I want to get away from mixing with a mouse, keyboard and relying on my eyes more than my ears. The M216 only has tape in on the first 8 channels and no tape outs, then it’s has line in and insert on all 16. It has 4 stereo out (xlr), 10 stereo pmg outs (rca) 4 pmg outs (xlr) and then 1 pair of L & R line out puts, then 2 line effects returns.
I am using the same 2 cameras but I stopped using digital zoom since it reduces the quality. The main camera is a Canon DSLR and some of the closeups and handheld are my Pixel phone because of how well it handles stabilization. It's been a whole new experience learning to make good quality videos. The plan is to upgrade the Canon to a pro level Sony so hopefully the quality will continue to get better.
@@TwinCreekAudio It just looked a lot cleaner, and yea video editing isn't the easiest thing, I struggled with it coming from the audio world as well. Stay away from Sony I have had everything from the Sony ZV e10 to the A7S and they are terrible at stabilization for handheld shots and all Sony cameras have the worst rolling shutter ever and Frame rates just don't look quiet right. Canon does make great cameras, as well as Panasonic. For the money the 2 best cameras in my humble opinion for the type of videos we do on UA-cam are the Panasonic GH5 or GH5S or the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema cameras. The Pocket 4K is a great camera for around a grand and if you use DaVinci Resolve the integration is unmatched.
I need to look into that. I use Resolve for this channel and use Vegas and Movie Edit Pro for the other channel due to the built in map animation features. Resolve makes syncing the studio audio to video pretty easy and I've gotten used to it after coming from Final Cut Pro X. My Macs got too old and I needed to run something I could afford.
Most distribution is digital now but I still burn CDs for car reference mixes. That's mainly because my cars USB is broken right now though. At least my car still has a CD player. A lot of them don't have them anymore since everyone uses Bluetooth. I love all the modern digital distribution and everything. I just enjoy using my analog gear and having fun with it.
I don't know how I only recently came across your channel. Great stuff! Subscribed. I've spent this last year restoring a Soundcraft 1600 24 channel board with patchbay, finally getting everything together. Just bought a pair of 501s after watching your videos.
You'll enjoy the 501s. They are like a beefed up dbx and very useful. I love the 1600 and 2400 series too! That should be a great setup. I had looked at a 1600 and a 6000 series before I bought my Sapphyre. These console are some of the best values out there in analog consoles if you're willing to put up with a little work and a more complicated installation but they are worth it. The built in patchbay has been incredibly useful for me. Best of luck and thanks so much for watching!
Thanks buddy for the crystal clear description of inline vs split and on the Topaz! :)
Thank you! I'm glad it made sense. Sometimes It's difficult to get all the information clear in a video.
Good stuff man I appreciate you!
Thank you and thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it.
Real man use console 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I love using a console as long as I have the space for one.
more and more i'm convinced that the saphyre might be the pinnacle of SC analog boards. at least, i can't find a better one.
It very well could be. Mine is all stock and just sounds amazing. Just mixing though it gives things a nice professional sound with a wide soundstage. Lots of headroom too. I've had this one for about 4 years now and it's always worked well and sounded great. Very few problems.
I have an Allen & Heath PA28 mixer and would like to set it up to record some channels into an analog tape recorder. According to the manual the 2TRK output is used used for recording; in my case analog tape recorder. I don't want this to effect the Main Outs. The System Block Diagram only shows 2TRK being bussed to the LR, which would be the same signal as the Main out. It looks like I could use the FB1 and FB2 Outs but I'm already using FB1 as a monitor out. Should I be using the Aux Out for my monitors and then free up the FB's for recording?
You might be able to do this if the console has direct outs. You can also use an insert cable connected to the inserts and use the send jack to the recording device. It's a live sound console but hopefully will have one of these options.
Been Looking For A 24,32,Or 48 Channel. Iam Unclear Which One Since I Usually Do Electronic Music Some Outboard Keyboards,Guitars,Brass,& Strings Occasionally. Iam Somewhat Old Fashion Would Like Mix On Console ,Use The Benefits Of Mechanical Preamps,Eq,Compressor. But Want The Process Signal To Go Back To DAW For Final Mix Down. You Sir Broke It Down Into Clean Clear Understanding Terms On How Too. Thanks Champ Blessings 👐🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻✌🏻
Thank you! I'm really glad the videos were helpful. I think you have the right idea and really hope you enjoy your hybrid setup.
thanx again ..what audio interface have u used?
I have several here but I think I was using my old Echo Audiofire in this video. I also have a MOTU and Audient interfaces but the Audiofire have 24 outputs so work well for hybrid mixing.
@@TwinCreekAudio wow ... any suggestions nbfor me... i want 48 outs ..lol..but 32 will be ok
@@gracelosianiga9808 for 32 tracks, I would look at something like the MOTU 16a and then add another 8 channel ADAT interface. I'm a big fan of MOTU as they have good support and sound very good. Plus they have AVB so expansion and linking interfaces is possible.
@@TwinCreekAudio thank u
@@TwinCreekAudio i.need 48 i/o.. any suggestions for.me.... but my budget is very low.. lol
Is there any way to use the tape in to connect the analog mixer to an interface so i can multitrack?
It depends on the mixer. I have a ton of videos about how that works in this channel.
ua-cam.com/video/OlMjnQP58nU/v-deo.htmlsi=ft4-ekDmLefxDVBb
ua-cam.com/video/RWmxkO2gnOs/v-deo.htmlsi=1aOUSHhMrJ25Aw-B
For recording with a console there's this one
ua-cam.com/video/qEjg7h9iOqE/v-deo.htmlsi=ymzGkKyUgPWZPewC
great job
Thank you!
So if your mixer doesn’t have a “tape out” you can’t record through it into a DAW?
You can use any output but normally it would be a direct out or a subgroup out if you're combining multiple sources to record on 1 track etc. If the console doesn't have a way to send an individual channel and only a master out, you can use it but it will limit the amount of sources you can send to the audio interface.
@@TwinCreekAudio yep that’s going to be a problem, I thought that might be an issue, the m216 won’t do the job, I’m going to have to hope I can find a 320 or 320b. Thanks for your help again!
@@millennialanimal I am happy to help. The M216 doesn't have any kind of direct outs? You can also use line inputs for summing. The tape inputs on most consoles are basically line inputs labeled tape. Best of luck. Most of the vintage Tascam consoles have a tape input on RCA connections.
@@TwinCreekAudio I would be mainly wanting to use it for the pre amps to record through, but I would like to use it to mix on as I want to get away from mixing with a mouse, keyboard and relying on my eyes more than my ears. The M216 only has tape in on the first 8 channels and no tape outs, then it’s has line in and insert on all 16. It has 4 stereo out (xlr), 10 stereo pmg outs (rca) 4 pmg outs (xlr) and then 1 pair of L & R line out puts, then 2 line effects returns.
Grady did you upgrade your camera? It looks so much cleaner on these last couple videos.
I am using the same 2 cameras but I stopped using digital zoom since it reduces the quality. The main camera is a Canon DSLR and some of the closeups and handheld are my Pixel phone because of how well it handles stabilization. It's been a whole new experience learning to make good quality videos. The plan is to upgrade the Canon to a pro level Sony so hopefully the quality will continue to get better.
@@TwinCreekAudio It just looked a lot cleaner, and yea video editing isn't the easiest thing, I struggled with it coming from the audio world as well. Stay away from Sony I have had everything from the Sony ZV e10 to the A7S and they are terrible at stabilization for handheld shots and all Sony cameras have the worst rolling shutter ever and Frame rates just don't look quiet right. Canon does make great cameras, as well as Panasonic. For the money the 2 best cameras in my humble opinion for the type of videos we do on UA-cam are the Panasonic GH5 or GH5S or the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema cameras. The Pocket 4K is a great camera for around a grand and if you use DaVinci Resolve the integration is unmatched.
I need to look into that. I use Resolve for this channel and use Vegas and Movie Edit Pro for the other channel due to the built in map animation features. Resolve makes syncing the studio audio to video pretty easy and I've gotten used to it after coming from Final Cut Pro X. My Macs got too old and I needed to run something I could afford.
MAYBE You Should BURN CDS
Most distribution is digital now but I still burn CDs for car reference mixes. That's mainly because my cars USB is broken right now though. At least my car still has a CD player. A lot of them don't have them anymore since everyone uses Bluetooth. I love all the modern digital distribution and everything. I just enjoy using my analog gear and having fun with it.