My choir is preparing for a spring concert, and I - as the hifi nut around - have been assigned the task of researching how to do a decent recording of the event. We are on an extremely tight budget (I couldn't even get a figure from our head of finances) - so we are really talking next step up from nothing.

Here are my specs...

P4 3.2
2GB Dual Channel DDR2
Two Internal 60GB 5400RPM (I know - i blew out on the drives :( )
hyperthreading, etc...
Gforce 6800
2 firewires ports
4 usb
dvi out
17" wide sxga monitor

was debating switching to a mac dual 1.8 1gb G5...

any suggestions?

First of all, hello to everyone as this is my first post on these forums although I've been lurking for a while :P

I've read through the existing monitor threads but would like to add details about my setup/future setup, music style and budget so I can get the best information.

The stuff I've already decided on are:

Im looking for a digital mixer that has up to 4 coax,S/PDIF stereo inputs,and a coax digital output--I now roland has made a m-1000 that is out of production,the ones I do find,the retailer wants to really put the screws to me.
My question is----is there another mixer out there that does the same thing? :?

What does everyone think about this 24 mulltitrack for a main recorind console rather than going pc or mac

Anyone heard about this one? As far as I know, it's a cardioid version of the 4050, and it's dirt cheap!

John Stafford

So I've got a few outboard preamps. I'm thinking of getting the Digidesign 002 with built in pres into the console. Is there a problem with preamping my mic's through the outboard preamp and then sending that signal through the consoles preamp? Essentially double preamping. Anyone have an opinion... or fact?

Im looking for something used to record with. 24/96, maybe 6 inputs (dont
necessarily need XLR inputs) . With breakout box (maybe rack mounted) that
interfaces to PC via PCI card. I saw an Aardvark Q10 that seemed a good
choice but they are out of business now I guess.
(Its ok if a product is discontinued but I prefer to have company still

Hey everyone, just need some expertise. Ok heres the breakdown. I am buying Pro Tools 6.7 along with the Digi 002 w/ factory bundle. I am getting a Sony Vaio PC. Can someone help me out in telling me all the exact specs i will need out of this PC to recieve great speed and quality of recording. such as the I334 port and firewire ports and memory and all that good stuff.

First of all, i'm an amateur/hobbyist in the field so my knowledge is somewhat limited...

I have a Technics SU-Z22 Amplifier and I was thinking of buying a console(Soundcraft Compact-4) and a pair of Tannoy Reveals(passive - less money since I have the amplifier) for home recording.