Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
By Gome1000 Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:21 pm
Hallo,

I have a mpc2000xl and i want to connect it to my behringer QX1832USB.
My goal is to hook up my mpc to my mixer and be able to EQ and put effects on the 8 sepperate tracks withoud the use of my computer.
Shut i buy the 8 outs expansion ore will the Tascam US-16x08 audio interface do the trick ?.
I heard the Tascam US-16x08 can be used as a stand alone device so i prefer the audio interface instead of the 8 outs expansion.

Thanks
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By Lampdog Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:24 pm
8outs is GREAT for multitracking out to that same mixer.
Effects on mixer can be used with other gear. 8outs effects are applied internally in mpc only.

Check pg 138 Chapter 9 Effects in 2kxlk manual, 4 effects busses.
https://www.mpc-tutor.com/files/mpc-man ... manual.pdf

Check out the +'s and -'s involved and make a choice.

I am VERY glad I bought the 8out and effects card right off the bat. It used both A LOT back in the day.
These days I use my audio interface for effects and 8outs only for multi tracking on both 2kxl and/or 4k.
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By Lampdog Fri Feb 07, 2020 6:00 pm
Gome1000 wrote:My goal is to hook up my mpc to my mixer and be able to EQ and put effects on the 8 sepperate tracks withoud the use of my computer.

Your goal, the only way to get 10outs (in mixer assign L and/or R to channel as mono output) from 2k/2kxl is the 8out board.