The Truth About Digital Mixers...

During this Ask Me Anything Session, we explored the relationship between audio interfaces and mixers and potential ways to configure a setup that can outperform modern digital mixers. We also discussed a strategy on how to setup Logic Pro to work with outboard gear for external processing and tracking. This is a highlight from our monthly Ask Me Anything Live Stream, where our audience asks questions about Home Recording Setups and configurations. (Affiliate Links) Affiliate Links: Use our affiliate links below to purchase the tools we use to produce these videos (We receive a commission from purchases made via the links below) Check out My studio Essentials List at Zzounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3996638/sh... Looking to add professional sound treatment in your room? Get 10% off Acoustic Treatment products from ProSoCoustic: https://www.prosocoustic.com/ Use the discount code: Altruwest Looking to purchase a new audio interface for your studio? Get 15% off MAP on RME Audio interfaces: https://www.rme-usa.com Use the discount code: Altruwest Our Top Interface Pick: RME UFXIII https://www.rme-usa.com/fireface-ufx-... Get 15% off MAP on Ferrofish Converters: https://ferrofish-usa.com/ Use the discount code: Altruwest Our Top Converter Pick: Ferrofish Pulse 16MX Analog to ADAT/MADI Converter https://ferrofish-usa.com/pulse_16_mx... Looking to add professional grade analog signal processing to your hybrid setup? Handsome Audio Zulu 500 https://altruwest.com/product/handsom... Donations: Cash App: https://cash.app/$Altruwest Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/Altruwest Memberships: Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @altruwest   Book a Consultation: https://altruwest.com/product-categor... Purchase the Sound Mind E-Book https://altruwest.com/product/the-sou... Video Streaming Gear We Use Video Main Camera: Sony A6100 https://amzn.to/4ikNCqv Lense: Sigma 16mm E-Mount https://amzn.to/41IVriy Secondary Camera: Sony ZV E10 2 https://amzn.to/4bMSKkL Video Capture Card: Elgato Cam Link 4k https://amzn.to/4hqzfiX Lighting: Neewer FS150B LED https://amzn.to/41IC7SE Softbox: Neewer 35.4 Octagonal https://amzn.to/4iMJb7H Elgato Stream Deck Mk2 https://amzn.to/4hv7VQK Microphone: Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/4bMTer5 Headphones: DT770 https://amzn.to/4iICEei Audiotechnica M20x https://amzn.to/3QSAKvx Trackball: Kensington Expert Pro https://amzn.to/3FMo0EA Chapters: • 00:0:00 - Introduction: Compromises of lower-end mixers • 00:0:36 - Integrating 500 series gear into a hybrid setup • 00:01:15 - Why to avoid mixers in modern home studios • 00:03:31 - Essential mixer features for routing • 00:04:38 - Requirements for audio interfaces in hybrid setups • 00:07:25 - Recommending RME interfaces and TotalMix • 00:10:55 - The ARC USB remote for snapshot recall • 00:14:49 - RME Fireface 802 FS overview • 00:15:39 - Using ADAT converters (Digiface USB & Ferrofish) • 00:20:43 - Ferrofish Pulse 16 MX and MADI Setup • 00:23:40 - Digital Mixers (Wing vs. Tascam) and why they fall short • 00:27:53 - How to route outboard gear in Logic Pro (Printing/Return) • 00:32:28 - Finalizing your outboard chain and consultation offer