Audio Mixing Board for PPCS4

Does anyone know of or use an audio mixing board that would control the audio mixer in PPCS4? One that moves the slider in PP when the physical sliders on the board are moved. Thanks

It is an area that would get a lot of flexing and pressure. I bet someone that knows how to solder can fix those up just fine.
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I have CS5
Looking to speed up the process so that I don't have to redo the audio mixer settings for every project - rather just tweak where needed.
So wanted to setup the audio mixer how I want it - and just have it set as default for all projects or have some automated way to apply the same audio mixer settings to each new project.
What's the best way to do this my people ?
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I agree with Jim Simon. Creating your own template is a good workaround to what would be a good feature.
The ability to save audio presets (and more) is in my feature request list for Pr:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/4392211#4392211
Please add your voice to the chorus requesting this feature, and any (or all) of the other useful features on my list. Adobe listens. Strength in numbers. Here's the feature request link:
https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform
Bookmark it.

What do I need to add a mixing board to my G4?

I have a G4 and I want to add an external audio mixing board. I don't have any A/V options on the G4. Is there a card or something I can add to it so I can plug in the board?
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Hi,
Who made your mixing board? Does is have USB or Firewire ports? Or just serial ports?
There are a number of cards on the market that should fit the bill. One company you might look at is Mark of the Unicorn .
With more info, we can narrow done the options better.
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hi,
set-up - 2010 iMac w/ intel core i7 processor @ 2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, latest mac os x 10.9 "maverick" update and the latest version updated of garage band; also, iPad third generation 64 GB wi-fi only with the latest version of iOS 7.0.3 and iOS GarageBand app v. 2.0 (3090.25). i also have the adapter apple sold for the iPad that gives it a usb interface - this was for usb sticks that had photos, but i'm hoping it'll work well with GarageBand also.
i'm wanting to do some podcast audio recording with multiple inputs (audio round table discussion setting), as well as some home studio recording (mostly acoustic guitar work). i already have several good mics.
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i look forward to your advisement, stories and tips on this. thank you.
best,
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It looks like these boards are "class compliant" USB, meaning there are no drivers to install, it's basic plug-and-play.
To use it in Garageband you would have to go to (Garageband) preferences and set it up as the recording/playback device. The Mac's system preferences have nothing to do with a (decent) audio program's audio device selection.
Garageband probably defaults to built-in-audio.
The problem you will have is that the USB output is probably stereo only. You can record multiple inputs, but only as a stereo Mix. (or two mono tracks). I say probably because I don't really know. It doesn't prevent you from laying down tracks one (stereo) or two (mono) at a time.

Audio Out To A Mixing Board

Is there some way to hook up an external mixing board to a Mac and use that for audio mixing instead of using the faders in FCP? My wife can do this at work with an AVID but I'm trying to figure this out with FCP so I can automate a mix.
Maybe I'm asking for too much?
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I have a Tascam FW1082 and I can use it to adjust the audio levels in FCP...using the mackie control interface.
Read the PDF on how to do this here:
http://www.larryjordan.biz/goodies.html
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I just bought a docking station for my iPad so I could plug into a mixing board and record a live show. I was disappointed at the time limitation for the recordings. What is the maximum amount you can record a song into GB for the iPad?

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CP

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When Im 'teching out' and getting very perfectionist with my edits, a mouse and digital mixer on premiere just cant satisfy me.
I've been wondering....is there a hardware device somewhere in this tech savvy world that can be programmed to adjust the audio tracks individually in premiere's audio mixer? To fine tune each track to your liking without having to click here and there?
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Better work flow for final audio mix

Hi everyone,
I just finished a 20min documentary shot on miniDV. I did the offline cut on my Powerbook G4 then took it to a post house for online and recording the narration and final mix.
They exported my project to Pro Tools for the audio work. Evidently, when exporting to PT, all my level settings and audio transitions are lost, and we had to re-mix everything from scratch.
Is this the typical work flow? This is my first paid gig as director/editor, so I'm new at this. But it seems quite ineffiecient.
Is there a way to export my audio with all my audio settings intact? or at least the level settings. That way, the mixing engineer can fine-tune my rough mix rather than re-mixing from scratch. I'm wondering because I'm cutting another 20min piece where the audio mix, as rough as it is, is quite intricate, and I'd hate to have to re-do it all in PT.
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When we send out audio for sweetening we export the show as an OMF 2 file. This allows the PT folks to start with your exising clips and settings and then change them accordingly.
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"The only question I have is whether it is possible to save any of the work
I've done in Audition when I am resending back from Premiere."
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"The only option seems to be to overwrite. My question is whether I can save any of the work I've already done in Audition- there is often a couple of hours of work in already.
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Editing After Laying Final Audio Mix Into The Time Line - Possible?

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I finished my film recently and layed the final audio mix (stereo track) into the timeline, replacing all the seperate audio tracks. Now, I want to go in and do some edits at the beginning of the movie.
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Is it possible to link the video track with the stereo audio file and keep everything synced as I make the cuts to eliminate the need to remix the sound?
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In your case, Lin, I'd recommend using Add Edit and Ripple Delete instead of the Blade tool and the other steps you're doing.
That is...
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2. At the next point where you want to cut, press Control-V again
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However it seems like doing transitions would be hard because unless I can match the space on the audio track it will all go out of sync.
I'm honestly confused by what you mean about 'space on the audio track' and things not matching - care to clarify?

Digital Mixing board recommendations?

I've had Logic Express 7 for about a year. I've been using my 4-track as a mixing board up till this point. My 4-track just got stolen so I want to replace it with a digital board that I can use to record multiple tracks independently and then mix them after I have recorded them. I don't need a lot of tracks, just some options. I want to make sure that the board I get is compatible with the computer and logic express and that I can plug it in and go, or, do I need other stuff too? I don't really want to spend a ton either.... and suggestions?

I've had Logic Express 7 for about a year. I've been
using my 4-track as a mixing board up till this
point. My 4-track just got stolen so I want to
replace it with a digital board that I can use to
record multiple tracks independently and then mix
them after I have recorded them. I don't need a lot
of tracks, just some options. I want to make sure
that the board I get is compatible with the computer
and logic express and that I can plug it in and go,
or, do I need other stuff too? I don't really want
to spend a ton either.... and suggestions?
Hi,
Well...for a good quality mixing board that is digital,you're looking to spend a few grand.There are some options which I have used before with sucess,like the Tascam DM-24,now not in production,which can run you about 1,500 USD for a used one.Also you can check out products by Yamaha as well,they are good too.
It seems though,that if you are only planning to do 4-8 channels of simultaneous recording (recoring-at-one-time) you can get away with using a multichannel audio interface,and mixing all "inside-the-box" i.e. in the computer itself.Logic is quite good at that.
Here's a rough demo of mine done completely in Logic Pro,and even exported using Logic's mp3 encoder:
http://www.nicksevilla.com/music/traveltime.mp3
Cheers,
noeqplease

Using a mixing board as a pre amp?

Hey all,
I have a decent little M-Audio audio interface but I'd like to record more than 2 real instrument tracks simultaneously for a recording session. I believe I can record up to 8 real instrument tracks at any given time with GB3 and was wondering if I am able to use a mixing board as a pre amp much like my audio interface? If so, how do I connect it up?
Here's the link to our board:
http://www.behringer.com/UB2222FX/index.cfm?lang=ENG
Thanks!
Jay.

For 8 channels you'd need a FireWire interface or mixing console that offers at least 8 channels out.
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8 Mic PREs and 10 channels out (GB can use 8 of those)

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I have a project that I do on a regular basis. It is a dance recital where i have live sound picked up from a mic on the stage for audience participation and tap sound in my left channel.
The right channel is a direct connect to the sound board main out that is only music.
Currently I am using FCP 6. FCP 6 has a audio mixer where I can adjust the left channel and right channel independently so that I have a good mix between live sound where the tap is not too overbearing and the music. Different dances require different mixes and there may be 70 different dances. Some are 1 person tap, some are 30 peron tap. you can imagine how loud 30 tap dancers can be. Thank god for my mixer.
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I am now testing out FCP X and all I can see is a panner for each channel. OK, I can pan BUT I am left withwide differnce in left and right channel output levels.
I have been looking for a mixer plug in but I cant find anything.
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Thanks

DO you want a mixer or just to see both channels. If the clips are set to dual mono and you use the expand audio components function, you'll see both channels and be able to control them independently.

Mixing board

I have Apple Logic Express, and I will be upgrading to full Logic. I am looking for a mixing board that supports Logic so I can use pan knobs and faders to control recording and playback rather then the mouse. Any suggestions?

Is there any reason why you need a "mixing board" - ie one that actually mixes audio internally outside of Logic, versus a "control surface" which looks like a mixer (faders, knobs, transport etc) but actually is a just controller for Logic (ie no audio is mixed by the controller, it stays totally within Logic?)
If you want a control surface, then I recommend the Mackie Control, or the Euphonics Mix series controllers.
If you actually want an analog or digital mixer, that's a different set of recommendations. You also don't mention a budget, so I'm just saying what I recommend. There are budget options, but there are vastly inferior (but again, you don't mention any requirements, so perhaps a budget controller is all you need.)

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