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Hey all,

Trying to get a handle on exactly how I want to set up the input for my new adventure.

Either;

1. A pre to the Alesis ADAT HD24(haven't purchased it yet and other sug welcome). To me that wld be very clean. Later, I cld copy to a computer.

or

2. Buy a recording sys like the Korg 32 HD Recorder or the Akai DPS24MKII 24-Track Digital Recorder. Later, i cld copy to a computer.
This option has routing and mixing capabilites.

or

3. Buy a Mackie worksurface, a good interface to the computer(RME firewire or MOTU USB etc) and route that to the computer.

I guess all those options wld require buying some sw and thats a learning curve to.

Wld record voice, guitar(both acoustic and elec), bass, midi drums and maybe some synth later.

History;

Recorded some of the 1st digital stuff in early 80's with Sony 501 PCM and 3/4" tape. Really sounded good then. Was 16bit tho. Designed a studio at that time using RTA etc etc etc...

Equip: Have the: mics, just got a Grace 101, the instruments and material.
Have a fast pc but may go to the Apple G5.

Want to decide which option I aught to start with. On the verge of just buying the Akai. Not much info from users on that machine tho. On the OH I want something that will last yrs down the road and be expandable.

Any ideas or comments welcome. Especially on better choices for gear and
clean expandable signal chain.

Regards..

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