Do such things exist?
I'm thinking of a mixer with 4-8 XLR or combo inputs that has the same number of direct outs so you could send the EQ/mixed feed to a PA, but a DI signal to an audio interface for recording. And that doesn't cost the GDPR of a small country.
Is that a pipe dream for which there's no real need at the hobbiest end of the spectrum?
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Currently practicing work avoidance and contemplating the near future when I'm going to be lucky enough to set up a (more or less) dedicated practice/recording space at home. Which will involve gradual accumulation of new toys.
Following conversations elsewhere, I'm thinking a setup as above would be best of both worlds for having some kind of basic PA in the room for jamming along, small rehearsals, vocals etc. but would rather have a 'pure' feed to the computer for recording without having to fart about re-plugging everything for different purposes.
It's not a huge space, and realistically I'm unlikely to need more than 4-6 input channels simultaneously (no mic'ing up drum kits or anything) so I don't need a massive 24 channel Soundcraft desk or similar. Just a mixer that I can send individual channel feeds through to a Scarlett or similar, or even one with a decent built-in i/f that can be configured to be pre-EQ/fader rather than post (can't find out whether the Behringer thing that has a 1:1 in/out on the i/f has pre- or post- from anything I've read, and assume it's post).
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The fun part is the USB returns, so you can mix it all old school style manually with the faders and knobs.