Recommend me a small/cheap mixer

[peAk]

How many channels do you need?

[culturejam]

Realistically I'll be using one or two channels almost all of the time.

My lack of understand is centered around getting the audio into the computer. I'm confused on what exactly I need. Do I really need a mixer or just an audio interface with two XLR inputs?

Maybe all I need  is this Presonus interface:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AudioBoxUSB/

[peAk]

Realistically I'll be using one or two channels almost all of the time.

My lack of understand is centered around getting the audio into the computer. I'm confused on what exactly I need. Do I really need a mixer or just an audio interface with two XLR inputs?

Maybe all I need  is this Presonus interface:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AudioBoxUSB/

Exactly! That is a good one.

Here is another option. M-Audio makes great drivers

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MTrack/

With either of these, you will also get a midi connection. Midi rules 

[miter53]

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 has worked great for me. That's why I don't use the Behringer mixer.

http://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-2i2-USB-Recording-Interface/dp/B005OZE9SA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401718938&sr=8-1&keywords=focusrite+2i2

[culturejam]

Thanks, guys. Looks like I'll be getting one of the dual-input interfaces. And I'll likely keep my iRig for quick recording through iPhone and iPad.

[peAk]

cool, good luck!


BTW, what Audio Recording Software are you going to use? Have you decided?

[culturejam]

BTW, what Audio Recording Software are you going to use? Have you decided?

Reaper

[peAk]

BTW, what Audio Recording Software are you going to use? Have you decided?

Reaper

Ahh cool, people seem to really like it.

Good luck with whatever you decide on. Any of those should work fine.

[jkokura]

I'll put my two cents in and recommend the Presouns Audiobox 22VSL. It does what you're looking for, and also includes a free basic DAW called Studio One. I use a 44VSL and I upgraded to the Pro version of Studio One and I'm very, very happy.

Another benefit is that these can easily be used in live situations if that's something that you require.

Get a good sale and the 22vsl is relatively inexpensive.

Jacob