Live recording set-up with Yamaha MG16/6FX and Presonus Fi..

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I'm trying to figure this one out. The Yamaha is the live sound board,
but it doesn't have record outs. Could someone give me suggestions on
how to set this up? I'm guessing it will have to be done using a bunch
of mic splitters sending a signal to each, however this seems a bit
pricey. What are my options?

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"Travis Garrison" <travisgarrison@gmail.com> wrote

> You can use the
> insert jacks to send the signals to your Firepod by using a TS cable
> inserted to the first click. (inserting the cable fully will disrupt
> the signal from continuing through the channel strip.)

Or wire those insert cables so that T and R are shorted together and you can
insert them all the way. Inserting half way is an invitation for them to
fall out. Mic splitters work best but are more expensive. Still, this box:

http://www.procosound.com/downloads/ms42a.pdf

at $225 / 4 chs is really not too expensive and is the absolute best way to
go as you can use external mic pre's that are better than the ones in you
mixer. And it you make custom cables for all the channels, the mic
splitters may not be too much more $$.

Happy recording!

Julian

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So I've been thinking this through and have some further thoughts:

My previous answer concerning insert jacks was based upon my
experiences doing similar recordings with a MOTU 828. The 828 only has
2 preamps, so I needed to use the mixer's preamps and send a line-level
signal to the MOTU. Since the 8 preamps in the Presonus Firepod are
undoubtedly better than those in the Yamaha mixer, a mic splitter would
probably yield better results.

The Proco unit looks great. If money is tight, you could pick up a few
of the Art SplitCOM boxes. At $25 per channel, there's no reason not
to.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs [...] id/180627/

Travis Garrison