what i need to do what i want that i can afford with the money i have.

[back to gray]

alright, im fairly new to the recording thing, i suppose. i play in a band of three people. we like to record improv and edit it later on the computer. weve been able to do this to a certain extent with nothing more than a cheap computer mic and a copy of sound forge, cool edit pro, and cakewalk. we use a laptop to record and we want to able to record everything onto separate channels on cakewalk so we have more mixing room. we would only need to record three tracks simultaneously although more would be nice. any suggestions on what we could buy to enable us to do this that is within a reasonable price range would be greatly appreciated.

[sile2001]

Well the 3 tracks make it a trick, as that's an odd number. If it were 2 tracks, you could get away with your onboard soundcard, but not for 3.

Basically, you're going to need to get some kind of outboard interface connecting via USB2 or Firewire. Does your notebook have either of these connections?

[manning1]

firstly stay away from usb sound solutions.too many people are having problems.
secondly please list your computer configuration.
if your computer is relatively new you could look at a delta pci sound
card possibly, but i need to know your pc configuration.
also what do you have currently in your pci slots ?
once we get the computer settled you will need some sort of mixer (eg
yamaha mg) and some decent microphones.
also a NOTE. never use on board sound or cheap consumer sound cards. and definitely dont use MIC input of these. they are terrible quality.

[sile2001]

Originally Posted by back to gray

we use a laptop to record

Originally Posted by manning1

if your computer is relatively new you could look at a delta pci sound card...what do you have currently in your pci slots ?

Read a little closer.

[Carter]

Originally Posted by manning1

firstly stay away from usb sound solutions.too many people are having problems.
secondly please list your computer configuration.
if your computer is relatively new you could look at a delta pci sound
card possibly, but i need to know your pc configuration.
also what do you have currently in your pci slots ?
once we get the computer settled you will need some sort of mixer (eg
yamaha mg) and some decent microphones.
also a NOTE. never use on board sound or cheap consumer sound cards. and definitely dont use MIC input of these. they are terrible quality.

"we use a laptop to record and we want to able to record everything onto separate channels on cakewalk so we have more mixing room."

Not being a smart ass Manning, but the gentleman said he was using a laptop i would look into a firewire interface, but Manning is right we need more information on your laptop.

[Carter]

Originally Posted by manning1

firstly stay away from usb sound solutions.too many people are having problems.
secondly please list your computer configuration.
if your computer is relatively new you could look at a delta pci sound
card possibly, but i need to know your pc configuration.
also what do you have currently in your pci slots ?
once we get the computer settled you will need some sort of mixer (eg
yamaha mg) and some decent microphones.
also a NOTE. never use on board sound or cheap consumer sound cards. and definitely dont use MIC input of these. they are terrible quality.

"we use a laptop to record and we want to able to record everything onto separate channels on cakewalk so we have more mixing room."

Not being a smart ass Manning, but the gentleman said he was using a laptop I would look into a firewire interface, but Manning is right we need more information on your laptop.

[Carter]

Sorry about the double post

[sile2001]

Originally Posted by Carter

Sorry about the double post

Hey, you're making me feel better! At least I'm not the only one who is getting a slow response from the server

[manning1]

oh jeesh sorry folks. i must be getting old.
my wife was showing me one of her new craft creations.
she does crafts and is all excited about it.
i get sidetracked. sorry.
ok for the laptop. make sure its not a slow old drive in it like a 4200 rpm.
please list the processor, memory etc.
sorry about that.