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Hello there
New user on this forum.
I own a M-audio projectmix I/O http://www.m-audio.com
a Axiom 25 http://www.m-audio.com
Dynaudio BM5A monitors http://www.dynaudioacoustics.com/Default.asp?Id=3680
Studio Project c1 microphone http://www.studioprojects.com/c1.html

The thing is I want to buy a new computer. I have taught of an iMac.

I`we been using the projectmix I/O with pc now, I had problems with the drivers which worked best with Windows SP2.
Could someone who knows better help me?
thank you.

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soapfloats Thu, 01/29/2009 - 21:07

I happen to own all of those headphones (sort of - different AKG model).

I give the EI29s to drummer, and whoever is singing (to keep the cans out of the vocal mic). I give the HD280s to the bassist (see below), and the Sony MDRs to whoever is left needing cans at that point.
If the cue mix isn't too loud, I'll loan the AKGs (k240) to the singer, and often use them for overdubs (again, if the headphone mix isn't blasting out). The frequency response of the EIs isn't great, but it's enough for the musician cutting the track.

My AKGs aren't isolation, but for monitoring, do much better than the others, imo. They're my go-to for making sure I'm hearing things right, and listening outside of the studio. Looks like the k271 model is more isolating than my k240s. They MIGHT be what you want.

I don't know a lot a bout test specs (and am not concerned w/ marketing adjectives like "extreme"), but the EIs do a better job than any other headphones I have (HD280s included - curiously, I found these to have a little bit of hyped bass response?) at keeping outside sounds, outside.

In summary:
AKGs = "truth-tellers", EIs = isolation, HD280s (good, but slightly "hyped" response), MDRs = okay (use them the least, so don't have enough quality experience to rate them)

If you have the chance, try them all for yourself, and pick the one you like best (try listening to a commercial CD you're very familiar with on each).

Finally - computer.
Just make sure it has the basic specs you need. There are a host of threads on here that address that. Just use the search button and enter "computer specs". You cover that, you're fine w/ any machine.
To be safe, you'll want 1G RAM, maybe more. A good processor (anything relatively new will do the job). and plenty of HD space. Wav files take up a lot of space - consider getting an external HD for your audio files, and dedicating the computer to software only.

BDM Fri, 01/30/2009 - 00:09

defective iMacs

i am a mac fan and longtime user, but am sad about apple's NONresponse to a widespread imac (and MB, MBP!) defect (first appearing in 2007!!!):

http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/11/30/imac.screen.failure/

while a great computer for audio recording and even editing HDV video, i would exercise caution buying one until this is resolved.
there is an online petition with over 2000 signatures (and growing)

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?maclines

and even a lawsuit against apple.

http://cultofmac.com/class-action-lawsuit-over-imac-display-problems/6562

the problem appears 1-2 years of use (even light use), basically just AFTER the warranty expires, and it seems replacing the screens does not help, sooo...

BDM Fri, 01/30/2009 - 09:08

ha ha.
i think the petition is recent and the problem also started 'en mass' more recently. Apple was aware with these problems with powerbooks in 2007 and some iMacs.
but even 2000 $1600 computers is 3.2 million dollars, and people signing are with a school or business that have many iMacs failing.
and it isn't so leisurely if it is your computer...