Soundcraft 22MTK - Home Studio Setup

[@cinemaipswich4636]

I love the USB return. Signal leaves the mixer at the top of the channel strip (gain only). It goes to my software where I can do anything to that signal, via my computer, and RETURN that "adjusted signal" back to the top of the channel strip, where its flows down that strip, until it gets to the VU slider. This USB loop is the best invention I have ever seen.

[@sybilvane9940]

In my mixer, when USB RTN is pressed, the level of the signal is hugely lower than the input level. Do you know if it is normal?

[@Barney_Wharam]

i've got the signature 12MTK and love it. Key thing you are missing - little post-it notes or stickers labelling what each channel is!

[@spaceyaliens]

You have explained this so well mate. I will be buying one because of you cheers mate !

[@distortimus7631]

Me2

[@djtobasoba3660]

something really nice especially with live recording

[@matthewpreston1396]

A quick tip. If you really want to hear only the wet signal coming back in from your Kaoss pad you need to change the switch on the back of the Kaoss Pad from “direct” to “send”. In your video you were still hearing the dry signal mixed with the fx.

[@MatthewStratton]

Good ear 💯

[@OddPilot_]

Nothing like a good “mixerface”. Many people want a mixer or an interface or both. But with this, or my Allen + Heath Qu32 or the Behringer x32, you get to go into computer and out from computer to all inputs not just mains. This is future tech!!

[@MatthewStratton]

How do you like your Allen + Heath Qu32? I can't imagine it being bad. Do you having any videos on your channel about it?

[@OddPilot_]

Matthew Stratton ohh man, it’s a blessing to have 100%! Never thought I would be able to own a mixer like it. I did do a video a couple months ago, i’ll Leave you a link but I’m definitely going to do a more in-depth video now that I know what I’m doing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKCceqKKic9sgLs

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice, thanks for sharing the link. I will check it out in few.

[@strongocho]

yeah, I just bought the 12 track model today. This is exactly what I was looking for. I was shopping for a mixer/interface combo unit and they all seemed to only output to one channel in USB regardless of haw many inputs. This mixer is simply what they should all be. The main reason I bought this is to plug in my drumbrute drum machine and record seperate drums into individual tracks in ableton. My previous method was simply recording the same track like 5 times with different drums in solo each time lol.

[@rodenbushridesharing5984]

Only thing I would caution on (for those who may care) is the A/D + D/A conversion quality. I have spoken with many people about if this is the Cream-Of-The-Crop Conversion (in purchase consideration) and I have been told that you will get a better print by Capturing with something like an Apogee, Antelope or UA ... Aside from that, I am told this is a beautiful Analog mixer! At that, I am compelled to look at the Signature version or just be happy with the ability to throw down parts for sketching up later... If only there were Direct Outs! At that I strongly consider the Ghost and take a Harder Look at Toft Desks! At that point, we are on our way to the Big Dogs!!! :P Only thing I ask myself before committing to this world is... How will a Neve, Avalon, API, SSL, Crane Song, etc... Channel sound going Thru this mixer? 🤔🧐🤔

[@rsram003]

Amazing video. I just bought this mixer because of this video. Keep up the great work.

[@InkyDaCaT]

Great tip for studio mixer. Mixers are the one department I hesitate on.....still haven't took the plunge...and now I have another contender in da "mix" 😊

[@MatthewStratton]

Right on. I just like to present the facts. So far I am happy with this one. I always recommend doing your research first. Maybe this one can help you "mix" things up a bit 😉

[@InkyDaCaT]

@@MatthewStratton I bought 2 x 8 input £30 mixers, I think the real reason I don't want to tackle the problem is that pioneer mixer I have...2 channels...was £1500 😬😬😬😬 cost more than car I drive...soooo...scared of mixers now lol

[@MatthewStratton]

Yikes. It really depends on what you want to do. You could always get an inexpensive behringer for less than $100 and have a bunch of inputs for all your synths and you could plug your pioneer into it too. That way you can have time to research and save for a more expensive one if you want. Just an idea. I am sure your pioneer has some really nice features and a really clean sound.

[@InkyDaCaT]

@@MatthewStratton its world class scratch mixer lol works with special Dj software, yeah got two smaller £30 mixers stereo with pan, and then could use to put synths into mpc??? But yeah...that mixer 😬😬😬 must have been insane...OK maybe not as dj was first thing I bought after getting 1210s dusted off...oh well looking forward to your next video!😊

[@madhigoodsociety]

I've had the signature 22 mtk for a couple years now, but I've struggled to figure out how to use it properly. You've helped me understand A LOT! Thanks. ✊🏼

[@raindogred]

why did you buy it then??

[@ItsReezun]

Exactly what I wanted to see. Definitely getting this mixer

[@willjamsbeats]

Great demonstration sir. It has been very helpful to me. I am seriously considering this mixing console for my home studio setup.

[@nigelsherriff]

just bought one of these, lookin forward to getting stuck in with it!

[@lewiscampbell3070]

Great demo, dude. Thank you

[@richim2326]

i've been thinking about this one.... this was helpful! thanks

[@rolandexclusive6306]

this tutorial is perfect, i've recently sent mine back to be fixed, and i cant wait to get it back. thanks for the upload!

[@MatthewStratton]

Thanks for the comment. Recently started using it in ableton live and it is working well so far. 👍

[@rolandexclusive6306]

@@MatthewStratton awesome! i will be using it with Cubase 5 and Cubase VST :)

[@LAstudio8]

Noce video. Best I’ve seen in regards to this mixer.

[@sumitchaudhuri]

Very informative and helpful... But I wish you had elaborated more on the drivers required for multitracking.... the software and DAW... etc

[@gabrielezennia6353]

Yes exactly..what is the name of the aurturia device in the video?

[@orangevst]

What is the max sample rate you can record that when you multitrack several separate channels?

[@stuxnet3000]

48kHz

[@AdamsBrew78]

been planning to get this mixer/interface to provide more input capacity for my growing synth collection and for hands on mixing; Just not sure if it’ll be worth keeping my Motu Ultralite Mk4 around afterwards though. Perhaps I’ll use it in standalone mixer mode just for my drum machine sub group, processing individual 808 channels through the Motu before sending mix to MTK 22 ... Awfully expensive interface just to use for a $300 Behringer drum machine though ;) Hope to find other ways to get more mileage out of the ultralite in conjunction with the Soundcraft. Seems like MTK has a lot of options for experimenting with different workflow styles though, and seems great for those of us dipping our feet into rack outboard processing for the first time.

[@finngrim9763]

What did you end up doing? Im in the same position as you were, I have an Ultralite Mk4 and too many sound sources, so I need more channels + I want a dedicated mixer. What did you buy? Im considering Tascam Model 24 or Soundcraft MTK 22

[@osatoagbonson9128]

Waiting for ur answers..

[@jsqris]

Can records multiple channels up to 48khz, 24-bit audio resolution to any DAW ..cool!

[@MatthewStratton]

Yes. You can use other DAWs. It is a ASIO driver for Windows. Just download and install the driver first.

[@PoliPopo]

Yes sir that makes her is serious really helps out the workflow with the USB returns

[@ei2741]

Thank you for this video its opening up new possibilities for my Hybrid setup. Was hoping to ask a question about a possible mixer/midi/audio interface combo. My current setup is a MPC2500 as my main sequencer, SP1200, launchpad Mk37, Model 12 all running into Ableton Lite. I want to keep my MPC as a main controller sequencer with master midi into Ableton for tracking, (stems, mastering) purposes. Alot of my tracks have more than one sequence (some at different tempos) that's why I have the MPC 2500 as the Master sync. I bought the Model 12 thinking I would be able to solve all of this, but just learned the Model 12 only sends MIDI out (and has a MIDI in port unused? unfortunately smh). My ideal workflow is to be able sample, make beats on MPC and SP, Use the Launchkey as a MIDI keyboard for Ableton and a Proteous 2000 and being able to seamlessly track everything into Ableton with MPC as the sequencer. Huge Bonus if I can resample from the PC back into MPC (online samples). Unfortunately the Model 12 is not cutting it as an audio interface and the DAW control is very lacking. I might have to re-sell this unless I am doing something wrong.. What would be the setup / gear you recommend for this? Should I just purchase a Focusrite into a regular USb mixer (Yamaha mgu12 for example) or is there a hybrid Mixer with Audio and especially midi inputs/outputs just like the Focurite that can solve this entire workflow? I really appreciate the videos and any tips advice is greatly appreciated!

[@xPBKM4x]

My only thing about it is the universal phantom power button. What if I want to use ribbon mics in conjunction with condensers?

[@charlesk1718]

Wished I'd seen this before buying the mixer I have. I so need multitrack

[@MatthewStratton]

Oh no. Having multi-tracking available sure can be helpful. Depends on what your goal is.

[@charlesk1718]

Matthew Stratton well I’d like to use the mixer I have to receive tracks from my DAW for mixing and record back into Cubase

[@Diddddu]

Thanks i needed this Matt i now own the signature 12 this was very helpful.This is a really good sounding mixer.

[@Oyhus]

So this is basically a 16 preamp interface in a mixer? You can route every single track on the mixer to separate tracks in your DAW?

[@lpseem3770]

Not having a separate interface is great indeed. Less cable management and worries about bad plugs.

[@mikenoface]

It's 24-in/22-out over USB.

[@unready56]

great video, very useful info, thanks!

[@WhiteBull_33]

Hey Matthew. thanks for all the vids. I am curious how you would compare the sound of this mixer to the Tascam model 12?

[@STMENTNETWORK]

Question I have an Apollo Twin where as I use line 3-4 to sum my mix bus out since I’m only limited to that and monitor outs. But my question is can I get a 4ch small mixer and get similar results just running threw the circuitry. I have a pair of klark eq’s and a warm audio bus compressor that I’m currently summing out to. That’s why I was wondering if I put a small mixer in between I can gain sum analog saturation.

[@wyreduprecordingstudio4701]

Sure.. you could do that. You could sum your mix through the twin, out into the MTK, aux out to your chain, bring it back in again, use the groups for infinite parallel processing or gain staging, and send that back into the twin off the main outs of the board. It would certainly have a Soundcraft sound on it by that stage.

[@allansilveira3610]

I'd like to know if it's possible to use an active USB 2.0 cable without any signal issues or any increase on latency....

[@supadupahilton6848]

Is there any way to get MIDI In/Out to synths and drum machines in addition (simultaneous) to MIDI traffic to the DAW??

[@reddbaron82]

Very informative! I'm planning to buy this mixer, so your vid is very helpful. Thanks dude, keep it up 👍

[@gabrielezennia6353]

What is the aurturia device?it is not included in the list of items used?lol..I bet that is a key device needed to record tracks & mix directly into my DAW!

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Bro! Your videos just keep coming up for me - we have a surprising amount of similar gear! Keep up the great work, Yeah! THANKS! 🤗😁👊

[@MatthewStratton]

Electronisounds Audio Nice! Looks like you got the skulpt. How are you liking it? Want to check out your video when I got the time.

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

@@MatthewStratton Not gelling with it yet as much as I was hoping to... Was not very inspired from the factory patches... Really want to like this thing *more*, but...?? 🤗😁👊

[@dvclassic4718]

Great video, one correction though the Mpc does have internal side chain in the “Mother Ducker” plugin😂 I forget it’s there myself.

[@adamjohnson5152]

Hi Matt, would you recommend this mixer for a DAW-less synth set up? Also, for my understanding, if I have an effects pedal connected to a synth, will the parameter settings register through the mixer? Also, how would you record a mix with an external recorder? Thank you for your help.

[@Kopfman876]

Help!?, i am trying to utalize the USB return but it only works on channels 1 and 2? Any advice???

[@DJDoubleEdge]

Hey ​​⁠@matthewstratton ! I really appreciate all the studio information that you have shared over the years! I'm looking to get an analog mixer for my home studio. (soundcraft is at the top of the possibility list) Which would you recommend now as apposed to this vid 4 yrs back? Thanks

[@rsherid]

Got a Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK as my first mixer and the volume is VERY quiet when playing guitars through it (either mic or DI) and going out to my KRK speakers or Headphones. The Gain, Channel Fader (routed to master and group 1-2) and Master are all cranked to the max. Sometimes it reaches -3 max volume on the Master Meter, but that's it. Is there something I'm missing here? I heard these mixers were quiet to help clipping, but this is barely audible.

[@trevor4835]

You have the hi-z input engaged to get your guitar to instrument level?

[@inanesilence]

If I understood correctly, this mixer is multitracking and it is not recording POST-EQ to the daw, right?

[@charliealden2515]

Great video. Thank you!

[@arkanoid77]

Cool board and video. Do you know if there's a way to build a AUX effect through USB, so basically not with outboard gear but with a plugin in the DAW? This is probably the one thing that would sell me 100% this mixer.

[@Reggi_Sample]

Thats what this mixer does!!! Usb return👌🏽

[@arkanoid77]

​@@Reggi_Sample I actually got the mixer 2 years ago ;)

[@WendellLive]

Sorry, Matthew, one more question, did you say you have your groups 1 & 2 connected into channel 19 & 20?

[@harongordon5003]

Hello...Can you make a tutorial video on how connect this Soundcraft 22 MTK to FL Studio software?

[@harongordon5003]

I mean how to use this Soundcraft 22MTK with FL Studio..

[@Orionka1016]

one usb cable... it‘s an audio interface. all INs and OUTs are available in your DAW

[@juliaseppi2205]

Great video, I've a lot to learn :)

[@rodenbushridesharing5984]

Don't forget your turntable preamp, otherwise you will have an altered original signal from the RIAA curve applied at the time of the Vinyl Master

[@MatthewStratton]

Good looking out.

[@rodenbushridesharing5984]

Matthew Stratton No worries! Also, as a 3-lead system (with the Ground Lead), I would also recommend getting one that will give you XLRs out... (convert to 3-pole 1/4" @ the Mixer Line In) it is a Professional-level end-product when you take that into consideration ;D

[@trevor4835]

you've got a great taste in gear bro

[@MatthewStratton]

Thanks.

[@Jedson66]

hey! hows going? i would like to make you a question, wheres the return external FX? i can only see 3 FX in, but i cant find the out!! thank you

[@andreimodoranu1729]

I want to play music from a laptop through the 12mtk signature mixer, but the LED indicator on the right side of the MST meter remains with the lights on high, even if I have lowered the level on the channel I am playing in my case 11-12 on the 11-12 am channel pressed usb rtn, pfl and mst and the MST indicator remains unchanged even if I raise or lower the lever level on the respective channel. How can I get the correct index by moving the lever up to increase the mst lights and if I put it down to decrease the level of the mst lights? I want to play music from a laptop or tablet, what connections should I use for good quality usb from laptop rca in or jack in? Thank you very much

[@livingmoneypolitics]

How will is your soundcraft holding up? And how many years have you had it?

[@ashe6622]

my sig 22 mtk stopped working after only having it for a year, im repairing the power supply's fried capacitors by myself tomorrow. there's a whole facebook group with hundreds of people pretty much dedicated to this manufacturing/design fail. they have a notorious bad power supply failure, its the only thing ive ever financed in my life, cost over a grand because of that and i paid if off for 6 months. and not it's a brick until it gets fixed. they have a newer version with an updated power supply from 2019 and newer, for the love of god dont get a 2016 one like i did because you're pretty likely to run into the power supply failure, and have to either send it back to them and not have it for months or fix it yourself, cheers. it was my favorite when it worked

[@prodbyevananthony]

Ok dope set up. I’m even about to get the kaos pad. But Matt, how do I record my master from the mtk back into the mpc? Or do I need to record it into daw? I don’t like using mpc software and I want to take advantage of analog sound as much as possible. After I get all my instruments into the mixer and process them, where is my main recording going to come out?

[@MatthewStratton]

If you want to print the audio from the master bus you can create an audio track and have the inputs be 23/24. Make sure the outputs of the track are not routed back into to mixer when recording the take. When you are the audio track to record and play/record the track it will record all the changes and eqs and everything you do an send to the Master bus onto the audio track.

[@prodbyevananthony]

@@MatthewStratton Thanks Matthew!!

[@PascaleLeBlanc]

Hi sir, Thanks for your great video! I just got the Signature 12 and it works just fine with Cakewalk (Sonar) too. But I'm having problems to hear the sound from my computer while working on my DAW? It seems like it has to be one or the other... not both at the same time. For example: I have to close Cakewalk to be able to listen to a song on KZbin. What am I missing?

[@PascaleLeBlanc]

@Max Husky Nope! I finally found the way to do it ... It was because of the sampling rate which was different in the computer and in Cakewalk (or any other DAW). Both have to be on the SAME sampling rate. My DAW was on 48000 and my computer on 44100. I changed the sampling rate in Cakewalk's audio preferences to 44100 and now everything works perfectly well! One important thing to know is that by default, Soundcraft Signature MTK mixers (12MTK or 22MTK) take chanels 1-2 to play back the computer sound. You just have to enable USB RTN on chanel 1 &2 to hear the system sound. Now I can even listen to both KZbin and the sound coming from my DAW at the same time! :)

[@Vangelismusic1]

I am sorry my friend but I got even more confused after watching your video reason being is that I didn't see anything connected to inputs 123 and 4? while you were playing the drums and guitar? was the audio coming from the Akai ? and then you were explaining the groups and I didn't see anything connected there either? unless it was the red and white wire on top? I just pick ed the 12 mtk and can't understand how to setup and use it with Cubase 12 :(

[@sundamusik]

If you put this unit up against the tascam model 24, why choose one over the other? Bless

[@johnpatitucci7919]

Maybe you can explain this to me. Maybe it's a newbie issue... Can you use the mixer as a controller for the DAW? Send the signal back via USB return, can I use Fader 1 on the board to control track 1 on the DAW? If so, how?

[@wyreduprecordingstudio4701]

No, it's not a surface controller.

[@LoLaKoala]

Are the balanced aux outs able to output stereo via a Y -cable?

[@MrBoxxed]

Thanks Mathew I’m putting a very similar set up together currently. 22MTK and MPC-X. I’m a bit confused about what audio goes into the MPC? All my gear is input to the desk track strips, desk master outs to my monitor speakers. I’m yet to set up the mpc software... but don’t I need audio out from the desk into the MPCX.... I didn’t see you mention this?

[@MatthewStratton]

All the individual inputs can be inputted into the MPC software. For example, if you have a mic on input 3 and want to record it, you just set up and audio track in the software with input 3 and record directly into the MPC software. If you want to record the Master channel from the soundcraft select input 23/24 as inputs to an audio track in the software.

[@pedroso658]

Sorry my ignorance in this, but, can I run an external compreasor through groups 1-2 or 3-4? This channel is Very helpful .

[@pedroso658]

Or if through aux , how do you connect it??

[@MatthewStratton]

You could run a line out of aux into a compressor and then run a line out of the compressor into a open channel. Then turn up the aux knob on the channel you want to send and make sure the level is up on the track that you returned the compressed sound onto.

[@pedroso658]

@@MatthewStratton great!! Thanks Matthew!!

[@pedroso658]

So , from the open channel that I am using for the return of the compressor I can send that to any other channel I want to compress? Or I have to do it individually on any channel I want to comoress?

[@iammifl]

Do you know if the USB is sending its signal to the DAW pre or post effects?

[@retsmej]

soundcraft 22mtk vs zoom livetrak L-20, which one would you buy ?? thanks !

[@SoundFreckMusic]

It is very helpful video... I watched many video.. but i couldn't satisfied. One question in my mind is audio interface need with this mixing console??

[@MatthewStratton]

This mixing console has an audio interface built into it. So you can use it as an audio interface in place of an dedicated audio interface if you want to and depending on your needs.

[@francescomargherita]

How can i hear stereo headphones with this mixer?

[@tesorotesoro1654]

Hi mathew, question , what type of xlr cables should i use from the master outs to a pair of powerd monitor speakers., some say mlcrophone cables , but from what i can gather ,there not good to use .thanks ...

[@bulletsandpencils]

Is it possible to plug external hardware to It?

[@PhatMc]

Will it give me all 22 channels from my mpc one via USB input I'm tossing up buying one as long as it's comparable like the tascam 12 is ?

[@24nikita]

Still waiting for more on the Soundcraft Signature 22, check it out.

[@rustytoronto]

Hey maybe you can help me out here, I have a Behringer mx9000 24 track analog mixer, what can I use to get 24 track multitrack into my computer with the mx9000?

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

In your more recent videos I see you use the Zoom L-12. Did you switch? And if so why?

[@LatenightLyle]

Very helpful video. Thanks! I recently picked up the Signature 12MTK and I know I'm going to loooooove it. I'm trying to figure out my chain and my hang up is I'm not sure what pre's to use. I have a DBX pre in my compressor that I was thinking about side-chaining (curious how that would be hooked up, but I'm sure it won't be hard), a little Presonus TubePre v2, and of course the Ghost pre's on the mixer. Any thoughts?

[@daddydanny5588]

does the fader work in DAW ....and it seems that soundcarft works as a daw controller.. and what daw are you using?

[@MatthewStratton]

Daddy Danny the fader has no effect on a DAW. I am using the Akai MPC software.

[@daddydanny5588]

thanx

[@acerecordskhatla]

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[@daddydanny5588]

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[@daddydanny5588]

@@MatthewStratton how did you send all your EQs back into the DAW?

[@eggnogagogo7445]

A great vid as usual, bro. Very well done. I have a question about EQing on this mixer. On the HMF and LMF sweep knobs on each channel, what frequencies do the tick marks represent? For example, the LMF sweep knob starts at 80Hz, the mid point is 400Hz, and max is 2kHz; however, there are 4 tick marks between each of these points. What are these frequencies? Same for the HMF knob. What is the frequency of each tick mark? I've looked all over the internet for this info and can't find it. Any thoughts?

[@garyusinger]

Do you know if the sub outs and the aux outs are balanced outputs?

[@thales_stat]

Can you tell me if the EQ works Pre or Post of the USB recorder? I mean: Can you record something processing it? Getting it recorded equalized?

[@MGoolas]

manual says that the it is Pre eq

[@jeffcannataarcangel]

@@MGoolas Pre EQ ? Deal breaker !

[@7Heaven69]

there any delays in digital input thanks

[@vibhasambekar6404]

I've Sound craft Signature 16 analog mixer and Steinberg UR 44C interface, can I get multiple inputs in my DAW if I connect mixer out with UR 44C line in ?

[@rsherid]

Connected my speakers with XLR cables and they aren’t playing. Knobs and faders turned up. What am I missing?

[@WendellLive]

Are they powered speakers? Do you have the MST button pressed for the channels going to the master?

[@tonyaccouche9807]

Do you still have the mixer?is it durable? Some reviews says it heat up. Is it true?

[@redeemedmusicph825]

Hi, Matthew! What do you prefer, MTK 22 or Zoom L-20?

[@WendellLive]

Matthew, this is great thank you. So did I understand right? You don't plug the board into the USB directly, you are going out the the Aux output to a USB interface that is then connected to the computer for Live Streaming?

[@MatthewStratton]

For livesreaming. Yes. I plugged a line from the soundcraft into a different board that I plug my mic into. This way it is really simple to monitor my mix without listening to my voice in the headphones. And I can cut out my mic or mix easily if I want to.

[@KitLamb33]

@@MatthewStratton This was my question as well, however I am wondering if you could possibly elaborate on the benefits of using another external interface for the purposes of livestreaming? I am running into issues with Discord, OBS etc. and this seems like a good workaround but I am unclear on whether or not I NEED to use another external mixer as the sound device (I have a Yamaha MG10XU I could use), like if this a limitation I would run into no matter what with the Soundcraft, or if there is something I am missing in terms of using the USB functions to their potential. Otherwise, great video, thank you!

[@EduardoGarcia-hd8um]

Hi Brow, nice video! Do you have some sugestions of how can we increase the output usb signal to the individual channels? I'm seting the gain more than 3' and its not enough. There's a lot of mtks users having this issue. How do you set up your gains?

[@djudiv]

Hi planning to buy this mixer. What is your thought on the converter? Thanks

[@kalebyoung4098]

So, I'm assuming that you are recording your tracks into your DAW via the 22 and then playing them back thru the 22 to mix down and record your final mix to another unit?

[@jonathananderson32]

The desk will output that final mix out on special channels 23/24 so you can record everything back into a new stereo track in a DAW and simply call that the end result.

[@royallmuzikproductionz]

hi mathew i just bought a signature 10 and im wondering how to use it with ableton.was thinking of using it as a summing mixer mainly for the sound. ill do the mixing in the box.do you have a video on that? only twist is also own a scarlett 18i20 so im presently sending audio to the focusrite via aux as i dont have the appropiate cables for master out as yet.they're in the post.i mostly sum my mix and drop efx on them. i just would like to be able to use the soundcraft unitto get that warm open sound cheers

[@setheinsteiner2980]

Hey Matthew, I have a couple of questions. Is the Audio Interface pre or post faders? And does the USB power work for charging a phone? Thanks!

[@MatthewStratton]

The audio interface is pre-faders for all the channels (1-22). On the Master bus (23-24 in the software) it is post fader with effects. I don't know if the usb power will work on the phone.

[@setheinsteiner2980]

@@MatthewStratton Thank You!

[@TheSouthernAccent]

Why did you switch to a different mixer nowadays, was it not good? Thanks for your info in advance, wait for your answer to buy one

[@MatthewStratton]

The mixer just took up too much space on my desk. It is rather large to put on a computer desk. I bought a smaller 12 track mixer.

[@TheSouthernAccent]

Matthew Stratton ok many thanks, very much like your channel

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Great in depth hands on review, nice one! I love this mixer, it does present a lot of advantages... but i'm kind of put off by the fact that it doesn't have onboard compression per channel nor even inserts per channel to be able to use an external compressor... i'm on the fence between this mixer and the Tascam Model 24... Many thanks

[@wyreduprecordingstudio4701]

The Tascam compressor is a fixed, one button compressor. Not exactly 'customizable'. Soundcraft didn't bother adding a hardware compressor when there are a thousand plugin compressors and then some.. and with USB return, it's a virtual insert point, so you can run any compressor plugin you want, and return it to the same channel. With any settings you want on said compressor.

[@davidaponte9451]

How many aux this mixer has?

[@colinwatson1282]

Well done man . I have just bought this desk. Such a great help. The group sends to effects is a biggy. I Want to use the 5 aux outs as monitor mixes ( there are 5 band members) grouping vocals to my alesis effects unit seems like the answer to adding effects back in to the mix (vocals). I am not up to speed yet - so maybe using All 5 aux out isn't possible? - but right now I'm excited . Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Great track by the way !

[@MatthewStratton]

Hello. You can use all 5 aux outputs with separate mixes for each. Just keep in mind if you use aux 4 and 5 you cannot use the internal effects.

[@milotothefox]

Where was the kaoss pad shout out like

[@theoutsidereffect5735]

Hi, in which way have you solve the 'TOO LOW' gain problem? If you record a mic (e.g. for a podcast) it's recorded too low, in practice you can't hear it. thanks!!!

[@MatthewStratton]

Which mic are you using? I think it depends on the mic you are using. My condenser microphones have plenty of gain. Are you using a dynamic mic? You may need to find a way to externally boost the signal. For example, your will often see a Cloudlifter CL-1 sold with a Shure SM7B because the signal of that microphone is so low.

[@oskarkarlsson1303]

Hey dude, great video! Im currently trying to make up my mind whether to go for this mixer, or the Tascam Model 24. Do you have any opinions on that one?

[@MatthewStratton]

The Model 24 has the built in SD card. So you can record your project right onto the SD card and import it later into a DAW if you want. Looks like that is the main advantage to the Model 24. It also has a graphic eq. Both are multitrack into your computer. The Soundcraft 22MTK has 4 bands of eq per track, so there is more flexibility on the eq per track. You can also have 2 Lexicon effect channels on the soundcraft 22MTK, so it is a bit more flexible in that regard. If you don't need the SD card recorder, I think the MTK is more flexible, those are my two cents. Keep in mind I haven't used the Model 24.

[@rodenbushridesharing5984]

Matthew Stratton Model 24 is pretty amazing... my buddy has it. This desk has higher Sample Rate, altho I do not know how the A/D + D/A compares between the two... Tascam are well-known for their recording sound...

[@bisibela]

Rodenbush Ridesharing tascam does not have efx send and return like the mtk 22. It will use an additional input. but still a solid choice , even though slightly more expensive

[@MrPlooky]

I have the same mixer, could you do a video on the Lexicon effects? thanks..

[@damonmelendez1543]

are you still using this mixer and if not why?

[@stephenpendyala2991]

Hello, this is Stephen from India.. I recently bought a Soundcraft mkt 22 channel mixer and it is Good, but when I am trying to record via USB it's not working. For example, when I am pressing the recording button on the mixer for the individual mic the sound output is not coming out through speakers or in laptop. Can u help me out to resolve this problem.

[@OfficialMartinB]

2 questions: A) how do you get a stereo audio file into 2 channels (one panned left, other right)? B) when question A is done, how do I manage to have an fx (built in or AUX) on both channels but only have to twist one knob (of fx) on 1 of the 2 channels? possible? I use Cubase fyi

[@MatthewStratton]

I don't know much about cubase but I'd imagine the routing will be similar to ableton. You need to select external output on your channel strip in the DAW. 1)Select external output on your channel in your DAW and then you can select a stereo pair (example output 1/2). Then you press the USB return on your mixer on those channels and pan 1 to left and 2 to the right. Or, you can select one of the stereo channels (example channel 15/16) and don't worry about panning. 2) you have to turn two knobs to get the effect over if you use 2 mono channels. If you use a stereo channel you only need to turn one FX knob.

[@Bammystickz3456]

Can I still get this type of mixer

[@distortimus7631]

So you can record 22 channels separately in your DAW? If so, I am going to buy it

[@MatthewStratton]

Yes. Plus the Master Channel.

[@distortimus7631]

@@MatthewStratton that's awesome. Thanks to you I'll be buying one! 👌

[@OfficialMartinB]

can you explain what the difference is between the multitrack or without (normal signature 22)? I'm about to mix Dub (sub genre of Reggae), and I'm not sure whether I should buy the MTK version or not.

[@MatthewStratton]

The MTK version can send ALL 22 tracks individually plus your Master channel to your DAW in your computer through USB. The normal version only sends the Master channel to your DAW through USB.

[@OfficialMartinB]

@@MatthewStratton thanks, I bought a 22MTK

[@meatmissile019]

@@OfficialMartinB how is it?

[@OfficialMartinB]

@@meatmissile019 Really great! Multitrack trough USB is easy. The built in fx works nice too.

[@terrys7496]

Hey man. When you are recording, which knob will control the signal being sent via the usb to the daw? Does the gain control the signal?

[@MatthewStratton]

Yes. The gain knob controls the input signal to DAW per channel 1-22. The channel fader does nothing to the individual inputs to the DAW.

[@terrys7496]

I thought so. Just wanted to check. Still happy with this product? I plan on using to record drums, guitars, etc into my DAW. Are the tracks pulled in through this pretty clean?

[@MatthewStratton]

Yes. The faders work to control volume to master fader when using usb return.

[@justp303]

hey mate so i have just got an erm multiclock and in order to use it via audio i need to send an audio signal from ableton to the desk and the desk to the erm is there any line outs or direct outs on the soundcraft? let me know thanks

[@MatthewStratton]

Hello. There are no midi outs or anything like that. There are 5 Aux outputs and two subgroup outputs that you can choose what channel of audio you want to send through those outputs.