Phil, Do you mean I can get some external preamps without a mixer? I would need around 6 of them. ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Muir To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:24 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: micking drums If you have an ADAT port on the fireface then, you could use some pree-amps with an ADAT port instead. Regards, Phil Muir Accessibility Training Telephone: US (615) 713-2021 UK +44-1747-821-794 Mobile: UK +44-7968-136-246 E-mail: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx URL: http://www.accessibilitytraining.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Omar Binno Sent: 29 July 2010 10:37 To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] micking drums Hello, I'm going to be recording live instruments soon, and it's the first time I've done this. I'm using the RME fireface 800, and it has only 2 mic inputs. I'll be recording live drums, and I'll need about 6 mics for those. If the fireface has only 2 mic inputs, what's the best solution to record all the drums at the same time? Would i need to use a mixer for the extra mic inputs, or is there another alternative? Thanks. Omar Binno Website: www.bigoproductions.net AIM: LOD1116