[LAU] best hardware for pro audio recording?

[Mark Knecht]

OK, then I vote for an HDSP 9636 with a Benchmark DAC1 for you mains.
Preamp inputs are up to you. The DAC1 seems to be an outdated model
now as Benchmark has added USB functionality so maybe you can get away
without the HDSP but I wouldn't know. Risky.

You could also look into the ADI series od A/D, D/A converters from
RME since they'll function perfectly with an HDSP.

Speakers, mics, etc., are up to you.

- mark

On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM, b m <otherbobby at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am basically recording one track at a time, solo project style. Two
> simultaneous inputs would be sufficient. Mix in Ardour. No external boards
> or effects. At most, 20-25 audio and midi tracks each running a few effects
> (usually just compression and reverb). 88 or 96k would be ideal.
>
> Nothing mobile is needed. Just a home DAW, so PCI is fine, and probably
> optimal for latency right?
>
> Thanks for the quick response!
>
> -Bobby
>
> On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Mark Knecht <markknecht at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:25 AM, b m <otherbobby at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > I am going to build a new machine specifically for recording and
>> > producing
>> > professional audio. I am somewhat new to Linux (and to building
>> > computers),
>> > but I would like to dual boot XP and Ubuntu and gradually switch over to
>> > Ubuntu for my recording projects.
>> >
>> > I want to make sure all of the hardware I buy is Linux compatible. Does
>> > anyone have recommendations for what to buy, or what not to buy?
>> >
>> > Or, what's your dream setup for a Linux audio machine?
>>
>> Depends a lot on how much stuff you want to hook up externally. How
>> many channels do you want to record at the same time? Are you going to
>> mix in software (Ardour) or go to an external digital board? How much
>> automation do you require? How many channels of external effects
>> (reverb, etc.) running at the same time? What base frequency are you
>> going to run? (44.1K, 96K, 192K, etc.)
>>
>> As a good starting point I've been very happy with my HDSP 9652.
>> They're getting a bit old-school as they are PCI based so they aren't
>> great for mobile rigs. I've not tried any of the 1394 devices under
>> Linux (ala the Digi 002 devices that I've used under Windows) so I
>> cannot help with that.
>>
>> External devices such as a D/A for your mains and other things can be
>> discussed when we get a better idea of what you're trying to build.
>>
>> - Mark
>
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