Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer

Posted by: jingleman

Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 09:28 AM

Anyone here have advice on a reasonably priced 4x4 midi interface or mixer. I want to be able to record all 4 outs of the SX900 simultaneously.
Thanks in advance,
Mitch
Posted by: Uncle Dave

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 10:19 AM

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMC404HD--behringer-u-phoria-umc404hd-usb-audio-interface

This should work for you
Posted by: jingleman

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 10:31 AM

Thanks Dave...Behringer does offer a pretty good bang for the buck.
Mitch
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 10:37 AM

This is what I use.. If you can find one.. grab it.

It is top rated, quality that exceeds the price tag..

Street price new was $250.. but if you find one , you can get it in the same price range as the inferior new models..

https://www.roland.com/us/products/quad-capture/
Posted by: Uncle Dave

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 10:52 AM

check your local museum ...
smile
Posted by: jingleman

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 10:59 AM

Fran, I know the Roland interfaces are solid. It looks like there’s only 2 inputs on this model...even though it says 4 in.
Mitch
Posted by: Uncle Dave

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 11:03 AM

Mitch, you're correct. The 3/4 channel is digital only. You need 4 analog inputs for what you want to do.
Posted by: jingleman

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 12:41 PM

Thanks guys...from what I’ve seen, the Behringer may be the way to go.
Mitch
Posted by: saxxman

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 01:37 PM

+1! Behringer makes some great, reasonably priced products for sure! I own a couple Behringer toys including the mixer. Love them!
Posted by: MacAllcock

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 01:46 PM

I've got that model of Behringer and have done some recording and it is pretty clean with a condenser microphone so should be fine with line levels.

As ever with Behringer they go a bit over the top with the advertising. The microphone preamps are certainly low noise and have good headroom but the audiophiles i know would pay the same money as this thing just for a decent cable.

Focusrite preamps are generally considered better but for old ears like mine i can't tell and their stuff is more expensive so it was an easy decision for me and i have no regrets.

Bottom line - unbeatable value for very good performance.
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 02:54 PM

Mitch, I use the coaxial connection with my Edirol M-10dx mixer..This gives me 10 inputs with a variety of features , plus the 2 inputs on the front..


I also had the Edirol M-16 dx.. a super steal if you find one..

I recently sold it because I didn't need any more than my M-10dx.
What it did was give me 18 distinct inputs with separate controls and channels.. all in one.. Simple set up with MixCraft. And many more features..
Posted by: jingleman

Re: Advice on 4 in 4 out midi interface or mixer - 11/05/19 03:36 PM

Thanks Fran. I didn’t realize that the Roland was that flexible. Gives me some food for thought.
Mitch