further, It is impossible to try out a unit in the store. I know a couple of guys who are sho' nuff producers who really like API, and Neve and what not. They consider "cheap" for a mic preamp around $1000.00 And they seem pretty confident that under that pricepoint, you are not getting much. I am pretty uneducated about what's truly functional in my situation.

Hey, I have been really lucky to record in some big studios and to shorten a long story, I know how much the big boys rely on their mic preamp's. I have a sixteen track Fostex Digital unit, and I could really use some warmth..mainly for vocals and acoustic guitar. I use a fairly inexpensive condenser.

I have a Pro Tools MixPlus+++++ system and currently use my Yamaha 02R for the mic preamp's and monitoring via Digi's ADAT bridge. I would like to loose the 02R because it takes up too much space and is not a great choice for mic preamps . I do not feel it worthwhile to spent a bundle on separate and expensive mic preamps and Line level to Light pipe A/Ds. . .

I am finally breaking down and going as digital as possible, which is funny because I have always hated digital (compared to hi-end analog). I have a mac g3 and am looking at a delta 1010, layla 24, or MOTU 828, 2408 etc. 8 channel i/o rack units. My question is: what do most people use for a decent mic preamp or turn around since all of these units have primarily 1/4" TRS connectors?

Hi people,
I just have a quick question. I am looking to buy a digital recorder, and I want to know which one is the best for the least amount of money. I have done a lot of research on them, but haven't had a chance to play with them. I am counting on everyones experiece to guide my decision.

Thanx!
Nipsy

Hi, I'm buying a compressor and I'm gonna use it for tracking of vocals and acoustic guitar. It will sit between my preamp and my DAW.

I think the TC Triple-C (mono version) sounds like a great deal considering it's on sale here in Sweden for $180 (list price in the reviews is stated to $700). It's got good reviews (see links below).

I'm seriously considering this setup for portable recording, but still have some questions: Does someone have this setup? What kind of plugins does DP support? Is it worth to use a VST wrapper? Are there GRM Tools plugins for DP?

Thanks in advance

Capi

I have a mac g4 digi001 and DP3 I use micro xpress
as an interface. Dp3 does not see the 001 hardware
I've talked to everyone and tried much I'm sure it is something small I'm doing. someone please give me some insight. also will I have these problems when ever I get Nuendo?

I have some nice tracking compressors (1176, Summit) but am using an FMR for stereo 2-bus. Not that it is bad but I would like to step up a notch. I'm mix to a Masterlink and do my own mastering (this is not professional just for my own enjoyment). So would I be better off getting a good analog compressor like the solid state Avalon or Smart or something like a Waves Maximizer L2?

I am new to recording and just got a digital 4-track machine. I have figured out how to record music to the smart card but now want to transfer the song to my PC where I can then burn a CD or make an MP3. What hardware/software/shareware/freeware might I need to facilitate the transfer of the data to the PC.