#121

Ha, yeah. MixPre-10T, which is perfect for my needs. I use the timecode and have used all 10 channels when using the modular along with the MIDI Sprout and computer.

But yeah, with at least one level control per voice somewhere in the case the need to touch faders really decreases.

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#122

Wow, my mistake then! I was mistaken, as I haven’t used it with my iPad outside of the Touch Console for control. I could test it out with my iPad Mini 4 and report some findings.

I do believe that it does need to be connected to a computer in order to use the iOS app, however, since it is the class compliant driver, only.

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#123

I’d be interested in that test if you feel like doing it, but no pressure of course. If it is an iOS compatible audio interface, but you have to connect it to a computer to be able to adjust input gains, etc., to me it at least partially loses the point of being an iOS audio interface. Maybe it can be done from the panel even if a little less than ideal?

I suppose you could shut the computer down after setting levels to avoid fan noise.

#124

I have it hooked up now. So the driver is required by the host if you want to use the AVB Mixer. Therefore it has to connect to a computer if you want to make any changes at all to the mixer (this is probably what I was thinking of earlier wrt its limitations when recording to iPad)

Set it up as a class compliant interface with AUM, you definitely don’t get the great low latency that the AVB driver provides. 128 samples is the minimum I can run with this Apple A8 processor. Might be better with a more recent iPad Pro.

Would be ultra-fiddly and annoying to use this solely with an iPad and no computer, frankly.
I don’t have issues with fan noise, as I run an iMac, YMMV.

If you had to do it, iPad only, I’d use AUM to record, since it allows you to run EQ and Audio Unit plug-ins.

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#125

Thank you very much for testing it!

I definitely don’t want to end up with an ultra-fiddly experience.

I still haven’t ruled out the Ultralite since it boasts so many great features. But sounds like I should just plan to use it with a Windows or OSX machine connected if I go this route. And replace my ridiculously noisy fan.

And, yep, AUM is a really great app too!

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#127

Zoom L12 user here. I absolutely love this board for small homestudio work. I like to use channels one and two for live instruments, but channels 3- 8 all come in from my modular. The L12 has -20 dB pads so it can handle some hotter levels like a champ. Channels 9-12 get used for other synths periodically. All these can be multi-tracked into a DAW, and if 9-12 are unused, you can send two stereo pairs back out of the computer to the mixer. Aaaand, you can record straight to SD card at the same time. Use a computer, don’t use a computer, multitrack, send hot modular levels in, I totally love it for what I use it for.

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#128

Question for Rennewom: The L12 is really appealing to me, but it seems like there’s no way to do sends on a track by track basis except to the internal fx? Can you comment on that? Do you have a workaround using the headphone outputs somehow?

#129

You are right, there are no external send/returns or inserts, but there are 5 phone outs than can work as a stereo send or sub mixes. The catch is you need unused channels to act as the returns. I don’t have a major need for the external send/return, but when I do, I usually have space to make this work.

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#131

Not sure if this is the best place for troubleshooting (tips welcome!), but I am having some issues with a brand new Soundcraft EFX8 mixer.

Even without input, and everything turned down, one channel is peaking (clipping/peak LED lights up), and i get loud pops/noise sounds when I touch the LPF filter. It is repeatable after power off. I used it briefly with Morphagene patched directly to the channel… but with -15dB attenuation. Have I blown something, or is this recognizable for anyone? Especially the pops just from slightly touching the LPF knob is weird.

PS: I know I can return it, but it’s a bit of a hassle since I bought it online from abroad (Thomann). Have also contacted Soundcraft tech support, but not heard anything yet.

#132

Are you running an AUX send back to a return channel? Might be accidental feedback depending on your routing. My first spin with the Notepad 8FX this happened to me. In my case the AUX/FX knob wasn’t turned all the way down on the channel I was returning into, causing awful feedback.

#133

Thank you for the suggestion! I checked this but it still peaks with AUX turned all the way down on all channels. Beginning to wonder if I have a bad cable that somehow damaged the channel.

Not looking forward to a disassembly job with all these nuts and caps on the panel :).

#134

I am thinking of using mixpre6 in the same way.
would be curious to hear a bit more how you operate it as a usb interface? are you hooking your speakers into the headphone out jack? doesn’t seem ideal…

#135

Yea, headphone jack to speakers sounds sub-optimal, but if it’s what you have I’m sure it would work. I’ve going iPod straight to monitors before wo/ issue.
When away from home, I use mixpre-6 as interface/recorder/daw and monitor with headphones.
At home, it gets plugged into my mixer. It’s on a send for recording and reurns through a stereo channel, via usb or stereo out, for playback.

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#136

I’m curious to know if anyone has had experience with the Tascam Model 24 yet? I’m after a multitrack recording solution away from the computer, but has that flexibility to work with the comp later. I’m either considering a Zoom L12/20 or the Tascam. I have a 12u modular setup with a few extra outboard bits / synths and pedals. I’m just in two minds whether the bigger boards would be overkill, or if I’d regret getting a smaller L-12.

Side note: my computer died after serving me well for many years, so I want to step away from the comp for a while and record OTB (I have an old Motu 828mkii Firewire which is basically gathering dust now and I can’t bear the idea of dongling my way into a new MBP).

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#137

Maybe embrace being on the trailing edge and get a second-hand laptop? I personally haven’t bought a new one since 2005 and I’ll steer clear of these USB-C only travesties for as long as I can.

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#138

The Zoom models are digital mixers and don’t have dedicated controls for eq/sends: that would make me lean towards the Model 24, personally.

#139

Don’t have any experience with it, but did look into it. Stopped considering it once I found out only 1 of the 3 sends is post fader, no clue why they would do that but made it useless to me. Might or might not be relevant to you.

Also the USB interface is supposed to be class compliant, but since I didn’t get one I haven’t been able to verify that.

#140

L12 does have controls for eq, but not for sends. However, there are 5 phone outs that can be used for 5 separate sub mixes as sends provided you have unused channels to act as returns.

#141

Yeah, the aux sends are basically the only thing holding me back :unamused: although I have read some workarounds with routing

#142

The controls are shared between channels though, which is what I meant.