Using Audio Hijack To Record From Powered Mixer, looking for best way to record from powered mixer to computer Options

[johnnyboy]

I am working with a new sound system setup at my church and trying to get a good recording set up using the Behringer powered mixer PMH1000. I am recording to a mac mini using audio hijack.

In the past we used a Telex device that just has an stereo jack input on one end and USB on the other. We were recording directly from the wireless mic reciever and using the effects on audio hijack to enhance the sound and it did quite well. Now we want to run the mixer to the computer so we can record everything, the problem is now I'm getting a lot of hissing and diminished sound quality.

I am connecting to the mac mini from out of the main line from the mixer as Behringer suggests. Some people have told me I need some type of interface device to change from analog to digital, but I was wondering why I was able to get a good signal from the wireless mic reciever without an interface before.

What I would like to know is what is the best set up to use to record from a powered mixer to the mac.

Should I not use audio hijack?

Do I need an interface?

If do need an interface device what is the best deal I can get for a simple operation? (low budget)

[gdoubleyou]

You can get an inexpensive audio interface from M-audio, Tascam, or Edirol.

that connector with the USB, probably doubles as an interface.

You could use Garage Band to record in.

by using audio Hijack it implies that you are recording audio from another app, what is that application?

[johnnyboy]

Hmm, maybe thats a problem, I'm not using another app, just recording straight form the powered mixer to the audio hijack program via a cable that just consists of an adapter from stereo to USB, nothing else. At home I use presonus firebox with garageband, but I was hoping to use something simpler for the church set up, if I have to I'll buy an interface device, just hoping it can be inexpensive.

[Mac Daddy]

Johnnyboy, gdoubleyou, has the best advice Re: Inexpensive Interfaces. You "have" to get an Interface... We "All" did. Believe me if we did not "need" Interfaces, somebody would have showed the way by now...

Check the Forum Classified, Pray to the Big Guy/Girl, or save time and buy one. There is no bypassing an Interface. You'll get used to buying "Additional" gear.... It becomes a "Way Of Life". Instead of Om it becomes Ouch. Welcome to: "Wishland".

[johnnyboy]

yeah, I kinda figured that was gonna be the deal, I use a presonus firebox at home to interface with my imac g5.

Can anyone suggest a inexpensive interface, I just need one input fromt the powered mixer

[DANO10]

Spike from MACKIE $249.00 at audioMIDI
XP or OS, A complete desktop solution for 24-bit/96kHz audio recording & MIDI production on a Mac or PC.

DANO10

[lancet]

even cheaper....

http://www.zzounds.com/item--TASUS122

unless you want dirt cheap...

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHUCA202