It all depends really on the way you work, an how many tracks you want to be able to record simultaneously.

If a stereo track at a time is all you need, then you'll only need a 2 in, 2 out card. If you want to record a whole drum kit or even record a band live you'll need something with 8-16 or even 24 Inputs.

All the audio sequencers that I know of have built in software mixers, so whether you need an external mixer will be something for you to weigh up, remembering then you'll want a Audio Card with multiple outputs so you can route these to your hardware mixer.

I know I've been a bit vague, but if there's anything else specifically you need to know there are many people 'round here willing to lend a hand. :)

BladeSG wrote: .

If a stereo track at a time is all you need, then you'll only need a 2 in, 2 out card. :)

im not quite sure on what your talking about.. do you mean if i want to plug my guitar dirrectly intothe soundcard??

i want to buy a mixer so that when i do record drums/other instruments i can plug them into the mixer that plugs into the soundcard.. this is how it works right??..

thanks

odog

here's a link that should help you thru the process,,,,

not that we here at RO can't help, but this should help you undertsand basics, plus, :)

http://www.tweakheadz.com/setting_up_your_audio_card.htm

goodluck

Sanity inn

thanks a bunch :D

holly crap, i posted that 2 seconds ago lol

enjoy the read hope it helps

SI

i am aminly going to record just acoustic guitar and drums somtimes. and mayie some other intruments .. so i like the idea of the mixer plugged into the soundcard.. i was just looking at some soundcard options and i thought this one MAudio Audiophile 2496
was pretty good ...
any suggestions

heres a link for the specs
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOAP2496

thanks

remember im just starting out,, so i dont want to drop a ton of money ... il most deffinately upgradel8er...

if theres any suggestions for any other card throw them down..
thanks