2 Nov
2008
2 Nov
'08
11:57 p.m.
Hi LAU!
I'm new to the group, heard about it from some random forums.
I'm looking into getting pretty much a "starter kit" for recording.
I'm considering getting:
2 AT2020 mics
2 XLR cables
2 generic mic boom stands
M-Audio Delta 1010LT (PCI sound card)
I'm temporarily holding off on studio monitors and using some Sennheiser
headphones for the time being.
I was considering the Yamaha MG166CX mixer, though changed that to just
the Yamaha MG166C (I don't think I need the fx). Though, I don't know if
I even need a mixer at all. It seems like people are just using the ones
in the programs (like in Ardour).
I have gobs of questions to boot... :)
Would benefits would there be in using an actual analog mixer with a
DAW?
I'll be using apps like Ardour, do I need a mixer?
Should I get an A/D D/A converter (like the Behringer ADA8000)?
If I get a mixer with the "Delta 1010LT", will I need the ADA8000?
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
What would anybody recommend?
I have immediate access to 2 electric guitars, 1 electric bass, 2
acoustic guitars, 1 electronic drumset, and 1 (old) MIDI keyboard.
I'm also looking for a MIDI keyboard, perhaps 88-keys but condensed such
that I can put it on the desk near the computer keyboard and LCD monitor
- intention on the MIDI keyboard is for composing and recording.
Thanks!
Sean
3 Nov
3 Nov
1:47 a.m.
Sean Darby wrote:
Hi LAU!
Welcome.
I'm new to the group, heard about it from some
random forums.
I'm looking into getting pretty much a "starter kit" for recording.
I'm considering getting:
2 AT2020 mics
2 XLR cables
2 generic mic boom stands
M-Audio Delta 1010LT (PCI sound card)
I'm temporarily holding off on studio monitors and using some Sennheiser
headphones for the time being.
I was considering the Yamaha MG166CX mixer, though changed that to just
the Yamaha MG166C (I don't think I need the fx). Though, I don't know if
I even need a mixer at all. It seems like people are just using the ones
in the programs (like in Ardour).
I have gobs of questions to boot... :)
Would benefits would there be in using an actual analog mixer with a
DAW?
An analog mixer will be useful if you want to record a large number of
instruments in a live setting and you don't have enough ports to capture
them directly. It may also be useful for having control of your playback
channels if you have more than two channels to playback.
However a digital mixer with midi interface will allow you to create
automated sessions then listen back to them without having to adjust the
gain curves with your mouse.
I'll be using apps like Ardour, do I need a
mixer?
Depends how many tracks you have and how you want to work with the
software. If you think you will be looking at the computer screen most
of the time with mouse and keyboard underhand then you may not need one.
Should I get an A/D D/A converter (like the Behringer
ADA8000)?
It won't hurt to have one available.
If I get a mixer with the "Delta 1010LT",
will I need the ADA8000?
The mixer might have built in converters...
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A
converter?
If you use the analog inputs then alsa or oss will do the conversion for
you. If you use the adat interface then the mixer will do it.
What would anybody recommend?
How many instruments will you want to use/record at any one time?
Most studios require a mixer but many producers do not...
I have immediate access to 2 electric guitars, 1
electric bass, 2
acoustic guitars, 1 electronic drumset, and 1 (old) MIDI keyboard.
I'm also looking for a MIDI keyboard, perhaps 88-keys but condensed such
that I can put it on the desk near the computer keyboard and LCD monitor
- intention on the MIDI keyboard is for composing and recording.
Thanks!
--
Patrick Shirkey
Boost Hardware Ltd.
4:10 p.m.
Welcome.
Thank you! :)
Would benefits
would there be in using an actual analog mixer with a
DAW?
An analog mixer will be useful if you want to record a large number of
instruments in a live setting and you don't have enough ports to capture
them directly. It may also be useful for having control of your playback
channels if you have more than two channels to playback.
However a digital mixer with midi interface will allow you to create
automated sessions then listen back to them without having to adjust the
gain curves with your mouse. Should I get
an A/D D/A converter (like the Behringer ADA8000)?
It won't hurt to have one available. If I get a
mixer with the "Delta 1010LT", will I need the ADA8000?
The mixer might have built in converters... Does the
1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
If you use the analog inputs then alsa or oss will do the conversion for
you. If you use the adat interface then the mixer will do it. What would
anybody recommend?
How many instruments will you want to use/record at any one time? Most studios require a mixer but many producers do
not...
I plan on making my current music studio (where I teach music lessons) into a make-shift
recording studio, though also plan on doing the producing aspects after recording (going
in and working with the recordings via the computer).
> I'm also looking for a MIDI keyboard, perhaps
88-keys but condensed such
> that I can put it on the desk near the computer keyboard and LCD monitor
> - intention on the MIDI keyboard is for composing and recording.
Does anybody have any recommendations or suggestions on MIDI keyboards?
Thanks! :)
Sean
4:42 p.m.
begin Sean Darby quotation of Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 02:06:54PM -0600:
Is there a digital mixer in the price range of an
analog mixer?
I think that analog Yamaha MG166C (no fx) is ~$350.
Yamaha has a USB version of the same basic mixer,
the MG166C-USB, for $419 street price. I don't see
it on the ALSA compatibility list, but Guitar Center
carries it and I have had good luck with being able
to try stuff out at the store.
I don't think analog mixers have a/d d/a
converters (aka just analog),
right?
It looks like vendors are starting to add USB to
reasonably priced mixers for the project studio
market. So you get a basic mixer plus a USB audio
interface in one.
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4 Nov
4 Nov
12:21 a.m.
Sean Darby wrote:
Let's see if I understand this right...
2 mics going into 2 XLR jacks that are part of the 1010LT, which then
(PCI) goes into the rest of the computer where ALSA/OSS will recognize
it and process it.
Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control you should
go through a mixing desk first.
The sound card will convert the analog signal to digital signal and the
sound drivers will allow you to get access to the digital signal
generated by the sound card and pipe it into your computer to jack or
another application that reads the information being handed off by the
sound driver.
You should get a mixer. As you are intending to work with mics and
instruments then it will make your life a lot easier. Also aim for a
higher quality brand as it really makes a difference. Even a second hand
Mackie will be better than a new Behringer in most cases so ebay is your
friend. Personally I would get a Midas if I could afford one.
Evolution make/made some reasonable usb keyboards. You should check out
the local store and see which one has the most features for your
immediate needs. You might find that a usb midi controller with a few
keys is better suited rather than a full set of keys. Things to look our
for are touch sensitivity, size of the knobs, location of the buttons
etc. There are so many devices on the market that it is best to test a
few before you buy.
--
Patrick Shirkey
Boost Hardware Ltd.
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A
converter?
If you use the analog inputs then alsa or oss will do the conversion for
you. If you use the adat interface then the mixer will do it.
What are the pros and cons behind using ADAT these
days?
Is it now more common to use either the hard drive for recording or a
flash drive recorder than ADAT?
ADATs get pretty expensive pretty fast, if I can leave that out of the
equation (for now at least) that'll help.
In this case I was referring to the ADAT connectors which allow you to
transfer digital signals between the mixer and the sound card. You would
still record to hard disk or external disk or if you have ADAT tapes
then you can use them too.
Most studios require a mixer but many producers
do not...
I plan on making my current music studio (where I teach music lessons) into a make-shift
recording studio, though also plan on doing the producing aspects after recording (going
in and working with the recordings via the computer).
> I'm
also looking for a MIDI keyboard, perhaps 88-keys but condensed such
> that I can put it on the desk near the computer keyboard and LCD monitor
> - intention on the MIDI keyboard is for composing and recording.
>
Does anybody have any recommendations or suggestions on MIDI keyboards?
6:03 a.m.
Am Dienstag, 4. November 2008 schrieb Patrick Shirkey:
You should get a mixer. As you are intending to work
with mics and
instruments then it will make your life a lot easier. Also aim for a
higher quality brand as it really makes a difference. Even a second hand
Mackie will be better than a new Behringer in most cases so ebay is your
friend. Personally I would get a Midas if I could afford one.
Why should he buy a mixer?
Because he wants flexible audio-routing? That is what jack is for.
Because he wants monitoring via headphone for the musicians? That is why they
produce headphone-amps that you can connect to the 3+4,5+6,...-outputs of
these modern soundcards.
The only reason I see here why a mixer might be needed is when several
musicians are to record at the same time. But even then he (the OP) would be
better of with a soundcard with 8 or more analog inputs to use directly.
Have fun,
Arnold
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Sean Darby wrote:
Let's see if I
understand this right...
2 mics going into 2 XLR jacks that are part of the 1010LT, which then
(PCI) goes into the rest of the computer where ALSA/OSS will recognize
it and process it. Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control
you should
go through a mixing desk first.
That _really_ depends on the mixer. Especially when you want to start rather
cheap it is better to connect the mics directly to the 1010. Because probably
all the mixers you have in mind to buy for little money have worse Pre-Amps
then the 1010...
And if you don't like the pre-amps of the 1010, spend the next money on a good
pre-amp instead of a mixer with not-so-good pre-amps.
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
If you use the analog inputs then alsa or oss will do the conversion for
you. If you use the adat interface then the mixer will do it. Most studios require a mixer but many producers do
not...
I plan on making my current music studio (where I teach music lessons)
into a make-shift recording studio, though also plan on doing the
producing aspects after recording (going in and working with the
recordings via the computer).
5 Nov
5 Nov
12:07 a.m.
Arnold Krille wrote:
You should get a mixer. As you are intending to work with mics and
instruments then it will make your life a lot easier. Also aim for a
higher quality brand as it really makes a difference. Even a second hand
Mackie will be better than a new Behringer in most cases so ebay is your
friend. Personally I would get a Midas if I could afford one.
Why should he buy a mixer?
Because he wants flexible audio-routing? That is what jack is for.
Because he wants monitoring via headphone for the musicians? That is why they
produce headphone-amps that you can connect to the 3+4,5+6,...-outputs of
these modern soundcards.
The only reason I see here why a mixer might be needed is when several
musicians are to record at the same time. But even then he (the OP) would be
better of with a soundcard with 8 or more analog inputs to use directly.
That is true.
It may be more fun to get hold of a midi controller unit that can be
plugged into ardour and used to tweak the levels. My main reasons for
suggesting a desk is that is frees you from the mouse for doing every
single tweak and is generally more robust than a soundcard which most
people want to keep safe and secure away from the main action. But you
could also get/build a seperate connector board for that which let's you
hammer it without the risk of damaging the connectors on the card.
Cheers.
--
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Boost Hardware Ltd.
Am Dienstag, 4. November 2008 schrieb Patrick
Shirkey:
It's a good point. I haven't heard of anyone who connects a mic directly
to their sound card. Maybe someone else has experience with this method
and can offer advice?
Sean Darby wrote:
Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control you should
go through a mixing desk first.
That _really_ depends on the mixer. Especially when you want to start rather
cheap it is better to connect the mics directly to the 1010. Because probably
all the mixers you have in mind to buy for little money have worse Pre-Amps
then the 1010...
And if you don't like the pre-amps of the 1010, spend the next money on a good
pre-amp instead of a mixer with not-so-good pre-amps.
> Does
the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
>
If you use the analog inputs then alsa or oss will do the conversion for
you. If you use the adat interface then the mixer will do it.
Let's see if I understand this right...
2 mics going into 2 XLR jacks that are part of the 1010LT, which then
(PCI) goes into the rest of the computer where ALSA/OSS will recognize
it and process it.
Most studios
require a mixer but many producers do not...
I plan on making my current music studio (where I teach music lessons)
into a make-shift recording studio, though also plan on doing the
producing aspects after recording (going in and working with the
recordings via the computer).
6 Nov
6 Nov
5:39 p.m.
Am Mittwoch, 5. November 2008 schrieben Sie:
Arnold Krille wrote:
I have it done it several times! Both for recording (anything from 1 to 8
channels simultan) and live-foh-mixing. Mics directly (in the foh-case via
multicore:) plugged into the inputs of my presonus firepod. Worked like charm
except that you move the mouse quite a lot. Thats why I bought a
midi-keyboard with faders...
Arnold
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Am Dienstag, 4. November 2008 schrieb Patrick
Shirkey:
It's a good point. I haven't heard of
anyone who connects a mic directly
to their sound card. Maybe someone else has experience with this method
and can offer advice? Sean Darby wrote:
Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control you should
go through a mixing desk first.
That _really_ depends on the mixer. Especially
when you want to start
rather cheap it is better to connect the mics directly to the 1010.
Because probably all the mixers you have in mind to buy for little money
have worse Pre-Amps then the 1010...
7:09 p.m.
That _really_ depends on the mixer. Especially when
you want to start rather
cheap it is better to connect the mics directly to the 1010. Because probably
all the mixers you have in mind to buy for little money have worse Pre-Amps
then the 1010...
I was under the impression that the pre, gain, phantom, etc. from the
mixer would be better than from the 1010lt. I'm currently looking at
that Yamaha MG166C, though I don't know yet if it's the right one for my
purposes (nor do I know if it offers enough pre/etc.).
Why should he buy a mixer?
Because he wants flexible audio-routing? That is what jack is for.
JACK will be a life-saver. I look forward to using it. I'll need the
hardware element that offers 8 simultaneous XLRs + simultaneous 1 or 2
MIDI instruments.
Because he wants monitoring via headphone for the
musicians? That is why they
produce headphone-amps that you can connect to the 3+4,5+6,...-outputs of
these modern soundcards.
Modern soundcards with 3+4 and 5+6 outputs? I'm not sure I understand
what you mean.
The only reason I see here why a mixer might be needed
is when several
musicians are to record at the same time. But even then he (the OP) would be
better of with a soundcard with 8 or more analog inputs to use directly.
Yep. I'd like to record multiple at same time.
I'm leaning toward the mixer right now. I'm guessing I'd have to send
the 8 XLRs from the mixer into 8 XLRs on a PCI card?
Is there a fairly low-priced PCI card with 8 XLR inputs?
Thanks!
Sean
7:16 p.m.
2 mics going
into 2 XLR jacks that are part of the 1010LT, which then
(PCI) goes into the rest of the computer where ALSA/OSS will recognize
it and process it.
Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control you should
go through a mixing desk first. In this case I was referring to the ADAT connectors
which allow you to
transfer digital signals between the mixer and the sound card. You would
still record to hard disk or external disk or if you have ADAT tapes
then you can use them too.
Oh! Okay. :) What would be some examples of digital signals via ADAT
connectors?
You should get a mixer. As you are intending to work
with mics and
instruments then it will make your life a lot easier. Also aim for a
higher quality brand as it really makes a difference. Even a second hand
Mackie will be better than a new Behringer in most cases so ebay is your
friend. Personally I would get a Midas if I could afford one.
I'm definitely interested in a mixer. I have seen some great deals on
used mixers, though I will (try to) get new... hoping to.
Does anybody
have any recommendations or suggestions on MIDI keyboards?
Evolution make/made some reasonable usb keyboards. You should check out
the local store and see which one has the most features for your
immediate needs. You might find that a usb midi controller with a few
keys is better suited rather than a full set of keys. Things to look our
for are touch sensitivity, size of the knobs, location of the buttons
etc. There are so many devices on the market that it is best to test a
few before you buy. 
3 Nov
3 Nov
5:08 a.m.
Sean Darby schrieb:
Hi LAU!
Should I get an A/D D/A converter (like the Behringer ADA8000)?
If I get a mixer with the "Delta 1010LT", will I need the ADA8000?
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
Yes, the Delta 1010LT already serves as an A/D D/A (they're on the PCI board).
And it won't take any outboard converters bigger than a two-channel S/PDIF
interface (a mic-Pre i.e with digital outs).
For the rest of your questions, somebody else already gave you stuff to
consider/anwer yourself/etc.
Thanks!
Sean
Good luck,
Raphael ;)
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4:35 p.m.
If I get a
mixer with the "Delta 1010LT", will I need the ADA8000?
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
Yes, the Delta 1010LT already serves as an A/D D/A (they're on the PCI board).
And it won't take any outboard converters bigger than a two-channel S/PDIF
interface (a mic-Pre i.e with digital outs). Good luck,
Raphael ;)
Thank you! :)
Sean
5 Nov
5 Nov
2:51 a.m.
Sean Darby schrieb:
By "outboard converter" do you mean something kind of like the Behringer
ADA8000 A/D D/A converter?
I think that is 8 channels, so I'm guessing it wouldn't be appropriate
for use with the Delta 1010LT.
Your guessing right. A Behringer ADA8000 won't fit for the Delta 1010LT.
But you could connect any piece of gear that provides a 2-channel digital output
via S/PDIF
to the co-ax inputs on the Delta.
If I get a mixer with the "Delta 1010LT",
will I need the ADA8000?
Does the 1010LT already serve as an A/D D/A converter?
Yes, the Delta 1010LT already serves as an A/D D/A (they're on the PCI
board).
And it won't take any outboard converters bigger than a two-channel S/PDIF
interface (a mic-Pre i.e with digital outs). Do you mean that a separate 2-channel mic pre-amp unit
that converts A/D
(from the XLR to S/PDIF) would work with something like the 1010LT?
There are a few Mic Pre's or Mono/Stereo Channel strips equipped with a digital
output
or an option to buy an additional dig. out expansion.
If I do get a mixer, like the analog Yamaha MG166C,
I'm guessing I can
get an extra pair of XLR cables and hook those 2 cords from the mixer
into the 2 XLRs on the 1010LT device. Or am I totally backwards? ;)
No, your straight forward. :D
Myself I have a 1010LT as well, and I hooked a Behringer 2442FX-Pro mixer to it.
The way I do it, is I connect the 'SUBGROUPS' 3 & 4 to the XLR inputs of
the 1010LT, as this gives me a balanced connection. The rest of the I/O's are
unbalanced,
so I hooked the 'Direct Out' of the first 6 mixer channels to the other inputs
of the Delta,
for 6 Mono instruments or any combination of Mono/Stereo (through paired inputs)
plus a
Stereo stream through the Sub 3/4, where I could send any additional instruments
as well if
I need more than 6 Inputs on the mixer. This gives me 8 tracks to record to (or
4 stereo)
Hope, this gives you some more ideas.
Thank you! :)
Sean
You're welcome ;)
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6 Nov
6 Nov
6:29 p.m.
Hello LAU,
I'm getting back to the basic concepts so I can try to understand better
how to appropriately accomplish what I'm looking for in recording.
What would be the maximum number of separate simultaneous tracks I use
on a Yamaha MG166C?
Would the MG166C allow for 4 separate simultaneous stereo tracks?
What PCI card would allow for 4 separate simultaneous stereo XLR/mic
tracks plus 1 or 2 MIDI instruments?
I have a hunch the 1010LT and MG166C are not ideal for each other,
though I am unsure which combination PCI+mixer would be. I think the
MG166C might only be to handle 2 separate simultaneous stereo XLR/mic
tracks. I might be wrong? I'm pretty sure the 1010LT only handles MIDI
for 1 in and 1 out.
I'd like to be able to put either 8 mono or 4 stereo tracks (8 XLR/mics)
into a mixer, and hook all of the separate tracks (8 mono or 4 stereo)
into the computer. Though I'd also like to be able to record 1 or 2 MIDI
instruments simultaneously (on 1 or 2 additional tracks) with the
XLR/mics' tracks.
For the 4 stereo (or 8 mono) XLR/mic tracks:
I'm guessing that I'll need at least a 12x4x2 mixer unless there is an
8x4x2 that has 8 independent XLR inputs (and outs?), though also a mixer
with 4 "true" subgroups. Unless I can get away with only 2 subgroup
faders if the 4 group outputs can still manage 4 separate simultaneous
tracks.
For the 1 or 2 MIDI tracks:
I'm guessing I'll need a PCI card with either 2 I/Os (for 1 MIDI
instrument) or 4 I/Os (for 2 simultaneous MIDI instruments). Unless I
can use just 2 MIDI I/Os (1 in, 1 out) and if I want to use 2 MIDI
instruments simultaneously perhaps get a "4x4" MIDI box.
I'm hoping to stick with Yamaha or Mackie for a mixer, hopefully no more
than $350 or $400. I'm hoping to be able to get a PCI card that is
hopefully no more than $200 or $250.
Thank you,
Sean
8:32 p.m.
Your guessing right. A Behringer ADA8000 won't fit
for the Delta 1010LT.
But you could connect any piece of gear that provides a 2-channel digital output
via S/PDIF
to the co-ax inputs on the Delta.
Does the S/PDIF allow for several simultaneous stereo tracks or is there
a certain limit?
Myself I have a 1010LT as well, and I hooked a
Behringer 2442FX-Pro mixer to it.
The way I do it, is I connect the 'SUBGROUPS' 3 & 4 to the XLR inputs of
the 1010LT, as this gives me a balanced connection. The rest of the I/O's are
unbalanced,
so I hooked the 'Direct Out' of the first 6 mixer channels to the other inputs
of the Delta,
for 6 Mono instruments or any combination of Mono/Stereo (through paired inputs)
plus a
Stereo stream through the Sub 3/4, where I could send any additional instruments
as well if
I need more than 6 Inputs on the mixer. This gives me 8 tracks to record to (or
4 stereo)
Hope, this gives you some more ideas.
Are those 8 mono or 4 stereo tracks simultaneous? (Can they go into the
computer at the same time during recording?)
I'm a little confused. ;)
-Sean
7 Nov
7 Nov
7:34 a.m.
Sean Darby schrieb:
Yes, of course. That's what those multiple I/O audio-interfaces are for;
It doesn't depend on your mixer how many simultaneous (independant) tracks you'll
be able to record, but on your interface.
So the Delta 1010LT would give you 8 Mono or 4 Stereo tracks _plus_ 2 Mono or
1 Stereo track via the S/PDIF connection. Same goes for the outputs.
It's a tad complicated when starting with that stuff, but you'll be up to it in
no time
with the help of this (and possibly other) list(s).
Maybe have a look at http://www.soundonsound.com/articles/Technique.php as well,
they have literally hundreds of tutorials, tech advice etc on their site. Just
ignore the
OS dependant bits and watch out for tuts covering the very bases of getting
sound in & out
of your PC. Here's one article that should be of interest to you ;) :
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct08/articles/qa1008_2.htm
Hope this helps you further
Does the S/PDIF allow for several simultaneous stereo
tracks or is there
a certain limit?
As Arnold (?) pointed out already, S/PDIF is _always_ Stereo.
Myself I have
a 1010LT as well, and I hooked a Behringer 2442FX-Pro mixer to it.
The way I do it, is I connect the 'SUBGROUPS' 3 & 4 to the XLR inputs of
the 1010LT, as this gives me a balanced connection. The rest of the I/O's are
unbalanced,
so I hooked the 'Direct Out' of the first 6 mixer channels to the other inputs
of the Delta,
for 6 Mono instruments or any combination of Mono/Stereo (through paired inputs)
plus a
Stereo stream through the Sub 3/4, where I could send any additional instruments
as well if
I need more than 6 Inputs on the mixer. This gives me 8 tracks to record to (or
4 stereo)
Hope, this gives you some more ideas.
Are those 8 mono or 4 stereo tracks simultaneous? (Can they go into the
computer at the same time during recording?)
I'm a little confused. ;)
-Sean
Raphael ;)
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4 Nov
4 Nov
4:04 p.m.
Sean Darby wrote:
Hi LAU!
I'm new to the group, heard about it from some random forums.
I'm looking into getting pretty much a "starter kit" for recording.
I'm considering getting:
2 AT2020 mics
2 XLR cables
2 generic mic boom stands
M-Audio Delta 1010LT (PCI sound card)
I have a pair of Rode NT1-A's. They
generate very low noise (some say the least
of any condenser available). This is key for
me because I'm interested in recording relatively
quiet sounds.
I went with a Mackie 1202VLZPro, as it provides
some flexibility, and sometimes knobs are nicer
than sliders. It's also a great idea to have
enough channels for everything that you might
want to connect to the computer. Buy a piece
of equipment, hook it up to the mixer, set the
levels and e.q., and forget it.
Check the specs on your soundcard. I replaced
a Delta 44 with an echo Mia Midi, and the noise
floor is audibly lower.
There is a usenet group called rec.audio.pro (production)
where there are a hundred or so real-life professionals
who love to talk about this stuff.
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