I am looking to replace a couple of items in my vocal chain. Primarily microphone and compression.

My questions are:

1) What are some reputable/competetive online dealers that carry the UA LA-2A?

2) I am very torn between the RODE K2 and AKG 414 (and if a new 414 – which one?) Help me decide!

Hey everyone,
Of these software/hardware solutions, I'd like to know what you use, and if you have time; why. I know all about the programs in terms of what the manufactures say are the benefits (Proprietary hardware, audio engine, etc) . But, I'd like to hear a "real world" reason why you chose what you chose. .

I have a PC with ASUS P4P800 Deluxe mainboard and VIA OHCI-conformable IEEE 1394-hostcontroller. WinXP with ServicePack2.

I tried to install the driverpackage as shown in the manual. But neither the drivers from CD (V 3.1) nor the latest drivers from the MOTU website works!

HI.
I've been recording music software on various formats for quite a while, and have just embraced pro Tools Free.
Not originally having the most modern PC, I have just upgraded my RAM to 192MB, I have 850 Mhz, and 20Gb Hard drive.

I want to start a little studio and I need some help. Here is what I need and my budgets.

SoundCard/Interface : 500 $
Mic: 400-500 $
Studio Monitors: 500 $

everything else I have..

I want to record hip hop vocals.

Thanks a lot for any help.

Zeff

I do DJ work on the side for weddings and such. I dont need or want expensive equipment. I only do about 10-12 events a year.

Hi,

I've searched the archives and learned alot! However, I still thought it worthwhile to post my query...

I'm a new DAW user coming from the ADAT world. I'm using Pro Tools LE 6.4 (waiting for 6.7 upgrade CD) with an M-Box and an iMac G5 20. I'm already using decent mics, pre's and compression while tracking.

i wanted to know if there was a way that I can run a guitar or anything for that matter into Cubase and have an effect applied to it through either the insert or the send, and record that effected signal.

Kurt/Audiogaff/Davedog -

You guys have been very helpful to a lot of people on the board, so I'll direct this question to you three specifically.

I'm basically down to three models for a "final" preamp upgrade:

API 3124+, JLM TMP8, or Daking Micpre IV

There's an interesting thread running in the Acoustic Music forum titled "Recording equipment doesn't matter". I have been following it with interest.