Yamaha MG102c and MG82cx for simple/compact mixer?

[Schtauffen]

Hi all,
I'm looking at getting a small, hopefully entry-grade mixer and am looking at getting my stuff mostly Yamaha if I can.
Main purpose is just to connect my e-drum kit and computer together without getting any buzzy noises.
I also looking at getting the other instruments (guitar and bass) as well as mics and speakers in the not-so-near future.
Hope to get advices from the more knowledgeable bros here.

 

[blueprintstudios]

hmm what are you aiming to do? recording ? or a DIY bedroom jamming studio?

your e-drum kit model?
your computer specs?

 

[Schtauffen]

Recording for now. DIY bedroom jamming studio later.

I have a DTXplorer and a gaming computer.

 

[blueprintstudios]

1) do give http://tinyurl.com/diyrecording a good read.

2)
drums>1/4" stereo > mixer
bass> DI 1/4" > mixer
guitars > mic up > mixer
guitars > mic up > mixer
vocals > mic up > mixer
back vocals > mic up > mixer

MG82cx seems like the more obvious choice since both of them has 4 mic preamps.

but your recording will still be buzzy because you're using onboard soundcard hehehe. not a specialized audio interface.

 

[Schtauffen]

I think I make my current intention clearer: I'm looking to do drum covers, using my PC's line-in and my e-drums outputs to record the drum sounds. After which, I will just sync the audio to the video (recorded separately) and to YouTube it goes. No EQ, panning, EFX or whatsoever. Simply Record>Sync>End.

So with that mentioned, does it mean that I'm likely to be spending unnecessary money if I get the mixer? Lets say that I should only get a mixer(and mics) if I'm recording an acoustic drumkit?

I thought of this was because of a previous experience in recording a cover, but I was using the headphone from the DTX to my previous laptop's mic in. I don't know how to describe it, but here's the cover.
From what I recall then, the waves are "maxed out" in the track.

Also, what about using a Y adaptor for the DTX left and right outputs combined, and changing it into a 1/8 plug and into my PC's Line-in? It should work fine right?

 

[blueprintstudios]

schtauffen : unless you're particular about quality. as long as you're using your onboard sound card, there will already be audio compromised.

>"does it mean that I'm likely to be spending unnecessary money if I get the mixer?"
yes and no. if you want to live jam record with your band (then again looking at your youtube video you'll need a wide angle lens to fit everyone in or mount the cam corner of the room) then yes you need a mixer eventually. otherwise your soundcard input is "2 channels : STEREO". and no you don't need a mixer if you're going solo as you are.

but you mentioned "recording an acoustic drumkit" you'll need to use a mixer. and mic up your vocalists/guitar amps etc.

yes you can use your Y RCA 1/4" TS cable to a 1/8" or a 1/4" TRS (stereo) > stereo 1/8" > your soundcard input. line in.

if your drums waves was maxed, try adjusting the volume output on the sound module softer.

what OS are you using? what's your budget overall?

 

[Schtauffen]

Budget within $200-300?
Using Windows XP.

I think I got the answers from your last post.
Thanks for your input.

 

[blueprintstudios]

Alright! You're welcome and best of luck!