Which Analog Mixer?

[louloomis]

Hi. I want to buy an analog mixer to use for recording with my PC.

I only need to record 2 tracks simultaneously, while also monitoring through the analog mixer what's already been recorded and what I am currently recording.

I do NOT want to use the mixer's:

1. direct outs
2. aux sends/returns
3. inserts


What I want is a mixer I can use where I can leave everything plugged in and just press a button to route whatever channel(s) I want to an output for recording...while still monitoring through the mixer.

I know the newer Mackies have the "Alt 3-4" bus thing which does this, but I am concerned about build and sound quality. I'd rather go with a different brand.

Does anyone know what mixers (short of much more expensive "real" 4 bus mixers) nowadays can provide for the requirements I have?

Thanks,
LL

[signorMars]

some of the small (4 channel and such) soundcraft boards would probably work for this... the Compact series has a monitor channel and a record channel that you might be able to use this way. check it:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Compact4/

[louloomis]

Man, if there ever was someone who actually read and answered the exact question I've posted in a BBS - YOU ARE IT! Thank you!

LL

[kinger]

I just bought a little Soundcraft EPM8 and it sounds very sweet, indeed!