Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Need help - hardware recommendations
From: Rick Taylor (ricktaylor_AT_speakeasy.net)
Date: Fri Feb 14 2003 - 23:25:54 EET
On Fri, 2003-02-14 at 12:44, Bryan Koschmann - GKT wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm a bit of a newbie (okay, REALLY newbie) when it comes to working with
> audio, but I am a strong linux user.
>
> Basically, I have the following:
>
> 2 - instrument microphone (XLR)
> 1 - vocal microphone (XLR)
> 1 - keyboard w/ midi interface
>
> I want to do some multitrack recording, using anywhere fmro 2-4 of the
> above items at once. I am getting ready to start building a dedicated box
> for this. So, what kind of hardware should I be looking at? I'm looking
> for something somewhat inexpensive (RME Hammerfall was about $600, Midiman
> delta 1010 LT was closer to $700, both too much).
Street prices are considerably less:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=030214125059066092132254565603/search/g=home?q=delta
http://www.zzounds.com/love.music?p=b.YAM,SC00&z=1616214763612
...
This strikes me as cool tho' it's listed as compatible but untested at
alsa.
Same with this
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRODIF96Pro/
^These guys are professional as hell, by the way... they've got a lot
of m-audio stuff too.
> Also, should I be looking at any additional items like a mixing board,
> amplifiers and such? I would greatly appreciate any ideas, thoughts,
> hints, pointers, links!
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Bryan
>
> P.S. I know it seems like a lot for a "newbie", but I just like doing
> things right the first time.
-- Rick Taylor <ricktaylor_AT_speakeasy.net> The Dispossessed
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