Tag: FCA1616

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The Mono Switch Option on Audio Interfaces

Do you have an audio interface that has a button labelled MONO? Not sure what the purpose is? Let me explain.

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Tracktion T6 Workshop – Using the Insert Plugin For Hardware Processing

Since not long ago Tracktion released its T6 for free, I thought I’d demonstrate one of the interesting stock plugin options that not many are aware of. Adding a hardware audio gear track ‘insert’ plugin, that allows you to insert…

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How To Setup A Patchbay PX3000 With FCA1616 – A Complete Guide Part 2

In Part 2, I demonstrate the use of a patchbay with physical units, cables, and leads and an in-depth explanation. Please, watch PART 1 first, for it to make sense of my demonstration.

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How to Setup A Patchbay PX3000 With FCA1616 – A Complete Guide Part 1

This video is a complete guide to audio patchbays. How the patchbay modes operate, how to configure a patchbay for optimum setup and workflow.

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All About Audio Mixer or Audio Interface Inserts – Example with Behringer FCA1616

Most audio mixers and some audio interfaces do have INSERT option. These are TRS 6.5mm sockets. If you’re not sure what they are and how they are used, then this is the instructional video for you.

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Combining Two Audio Interfaces Using ASIO4ALL and ADAT Clock Link

Have you ever wondered how to use two audio interfaces to expand for additional microphone inputs and audio outputs? It is not as simple as connecting them to your PC. A tutorial on the basics and the importance of clock…

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Comparing PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL Vs Behringer Firepower FCA1616

I have been asked several times for a comparison between my two audio interfaces. So here is an in-depth comparison between two audio interfaces, the PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL and the Behringer Firepower FCA1616. I check noise floor levels, input responses…

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Behringer Firepower FCA1616 Review – Part 6, Conclusion

The final part of the series. I run some simple tests, go over its latency settings and do a few demo recordings. For a budget home recording studio, the Behringer Firepower FCA1616 Audio Interface is a great flexible choice with…

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Behringer Firepower FCA1616 – Part 5, Audio Connections

This is part 5 of the Behringer Firepower FCA1616 Audio Interface review videos. I get to plug in a mic, guitar and an arranger keyboard and talk about the audio routing system of the unit.

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Behringer Firepower FCA1616 – Part 4, Firewire Connection

In this video, I demonstrate how to connect the Behringer Firepower FCA1616 Audio Interface to my iMac using the Firewire connection, check and do a quick recording demo.

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Behringer Firepower FCA1616 – Part 3, Installing Drivers

I describe and show in detail how to install the USB drivers for the Behringer FCA1616 Audio Interface on Windows 8.1.

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Behringer Firepower FCA1616 – Part 2, A Closer Look

Having a closer look at the Behringer FCA1616 Audio Interface.