I'm shopping for standard black-tray jewel cases, and online sources are charging $25-$40 for shipping on a $25-$35 case (200 ct).

Anyone have a hot tip on where to buy bulk cases at a good price and not get screwed on shipping?

I have a finalizer 96k (which from what I read has really good converters) and a L2 maximizer hardware version. It will be at the end of my Alan smart c2 compressor,Avalon 2055,and TUBE-TECH LCA 2b mastering chain.Are these conveters up to the level of the gear or do I need s stand alone like an Apogeesomething or other. Would I even be able to tell the difference?

Man, they're finally recording r&b vocals the right way again. I just listened to the new Adina Howard record, "Private Show", and it sounds great. The production is good as well. You've got to hear it. You can hear some on her myspace page. myspace.com/adinahoward

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I need to connect these components togeather
I have two PCz sound cards are the MOTU 828 mkll on main recording DAW
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and the audio pile 24/96 on storage and file (internet) PC
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Guys I am new to recording, I have been reading quite much about what gear I need to have a home (bedroom) studio. My maximum budget is about $15,000, please look over the list that I made and give me some advices of what I should pick up, if there is something better. I want to make pop, rnb music.

1. Neumann TLM 49 Condenser Studio Microphone $1,499

I have been reading up on laptops for a while now... and have started to become a little frustrated. I am trying to find the perfect laptop to use in a live performance situation (ie, software looping/effects/virtual instruments) and some recording. I currently have a Firepod and usually use Cubase LE and Reason 3.0 for my recording setup (windows XP based).

Hey, I have been rapping, recording and mixing myself for a couple years now and I am always looking to better my ears and my technique. Even if you may not like rap my questions are pretty general. First of all, we only have one vocal chain available to record through (very basic home setup) and we record in a treated room so the vocals are pretty dry (no room acoustics).

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Just curious what everyone uses for thier clients cans. I have a few singers that require AKG 270 or like, but I was wondering if I can go cheaper? Lately had some abuse issues.

I am going to build a new DAW and would appreciate some advice. I have been researching here and other forums for a week or so now and it would seem that the Intel Core 2 Duo is the hands down favorite with the overwhelming majority. Also, the ASUS boards seem to be at the top of the list. So I have a few questions on the MB’s.