Help with Motu 828 MKII, 8pre, and Cubase SX3

[TheEnder]

I recently purchased a Motu 8pre to expand the number of microphone preamps on my 828 MKII so my band can record a demo with a full drumset. I'm running Cubase SX3, and I can't figure out how to set it up so that I have 10 different inputs (8 from the 8pre, plus the 2 on the MKII) recording at once in Cubase.

I set it up so each track is picking up a different input. I created 8 new buses for each ADAT preamp on the 8pre, as well as the 2 preamps on my 828MKII. Basically, I set it up so track 1 would be mic preamp 1, track 2 would be preamp 2, etc.

But when I went to record, it seemed like each track was not independent, so when I went through with a single mic one preamp at a time, I discovered this:

Preamp 1 records to tracks 1, 2, and 5.
Preamp 2 records to tracks 1, 2, and 6.
Preamp 3 records to tracks 1, 2, and 7.
Preamp 4 records to tracks 1, 2, and 8.
Preamps 5, 6, 7 and 8 only record to tracks 1 and 2.

I also can't seem to get the 2 preamps on my 828MKII to be recognised either.

I set it up so that there were 10 buses; 8 for ADAT inputs 1-8 on the 8pre, and then 2 for the mic/guitar preamps on the 828. Can anyone tell me what the problem might be? The ultimate goal is to have 10 independent tracks for 10 independent preamps so that each microphone will have its own unique track and editable waveform. Does anyone know how to configure Cubase so that I have the 10 inputs recording simultaneously?

[brandondrury]

I'm running Cubase SX3, and I can't figure out how to set it up so that I have 10 different inputs (8 from the 8pre, plus the 2 on the MKII) recording at once in Cubase.

This is covered extensively in the manual. I can repeat it, but I wouldn't do as good as job as Steinberg has already done.

From here on out, I'm going to assume you have the basics covered and there really is a big problem.

Using multiple audio interfaces is always a pain. It's always recommended that if you need to run 2 audio interfaces to use identical models.

It's VERY VERY strange that you care getting multiple signals into the same tracks/channels/busses.

There are two possibilities. a) You are brand new and aren't used to hearing bleed between your mics. b) The MOTUs use some kind of DSP routing matrix that is screwing with the bus routing before it even gets to Cubase.

I also can't seem to get the 2 preamps on my 828MKII to be recognised either.

Do you mean when you click in the F4 input menu, you don't even see the 828MKII inputs? This sounds like a driver issue. I've never attempted to run two different models of audio interfaces the same time within Cubase SX3. (I ran 2 Delta 1010s with no trouble).

[TheEnder]

I have resolved the issue; I should have updated my post. Thank you for your help though, I really appreciate it!