I am currently running a ART TPS II preamp with a Shure Ksm57 through Monster cable high-endcables into a Digi002 Console and Roland 65a Monitors. (Rolands left unit keeps chipping out? Dunno the problem and how to fix it)

Wanted 2 knno from others about which end is more improtant 2 have(if u have 2 have just the 1)?

We are a hip hop production team/company. We make beats using mostly samples and keyboard. So we dont do any live recording. No special outboard gear(yet). We track using our beat machines(MPC/Triton) patched directly 2 our Digi 002. Thats it.

I'm finally going to step up and get the big purchases out of the way, and I was wondering if you guys can help.

I've decided not to replace my interface at this point.

I use a delta 66 with OMNI breakout with the following config.:

2 XLR/TRS combo jacks with pre's
2 Line Level TRS In's
2 S/PDIF in's

I am looking now to expand my front end chain. currently i have the M5 and 747sp into a TC M3000.

I was wondering about the Quartet 2 but the cost is pretty high although i understand why after having talked to someone about it.

that being said and i know this is subjective but has anyone used that and compared it to say a 737sp, or a stt-1, or just the Quartet?

Hi
after years of creating music with an average pc, cheap soundcard and cracked software Ive decided to invest in a proper set up (including purchasing the programs and plugins Ive 'trialed' extensivly).

Im collecting information on the best equipment for my needs and have spent a month gaining a lot of info off this site before making my first post.

Greetings RO:

While I was tempted to post this on the 'Studio' board as well since mic selection and technique are factored in, I think it makes the most sense here on the Gear forum.

Alrighty...I'm going to raise $12,000 to buy some nice analog and A/D front end for my personal Studio. If you have 12K, what would you buy as the ultimate front end for the price. I'll try to get bargan prices on ebay and buying local since my area (San Francisco bay area) seem to have lots of equipment floating around.

Can anyone please advise on an appropriate "front-end" for my DAW system.

Up till recently I had a large number of keyboard modules, samplers, drum machines, fx boxes etc which, for convenience, I had permanently wired in to a Mackie 32.8. Now I've updated to a G4 plus loads of software instruments and fx. I've got a RME multiface and ADAT so have plenty of inputs and outputs.

I know I should know this, but could someone please explain what these terms mean?

for an 8 channel Pro Tools rig?

I've just purchased a Protools|24 rig with a 16-bit 888 interface. While its not the most current rig it is still a quality product and is compatable with the Pro Tools rig at the university i study at (I'm studying a degree in composition and production - to be a composer/producer, etc, etc).