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RyanV

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Ok, I'm trying to decide on a format so I figured I'd see what everyones opinions are on this.
I'm lucky enough to have a good sized space to build a studio (for all styles rock/acoustic/electronic stuff).
I've decided to go digital BUT I'm torn between 2 options. The question is: If you could have a Tascam mx-2424, or a Mac G4 with Protools (or something of the likes), what would you choose and why. Thanks for your response!-Ryan
 
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hmm.. i would go witht he 2424. cant you just hook a monitor up to that and hve all your non-linear editing needs? and you can rack it and take it gigging.. its protable and there were naked people walking around my apartment last night getting it on. i saw naked people.
 
If I was in your position, I would go the computer route due to having more flexibility with being able to add additional software such as plug-ins, or other recording software.
 
Thanks for you input

I've used DA-38's before and I like the idea of having a standalone unit for tracking, but it just seems that I could get so much more for the money if I went the computer route. The thing that scares me the most is when I'd be putting the finishing tracks down w/ a computer, and the thing freezes up and i've got people who want to kill me!!
But thanks for the input, I appreciate it
-Ryan
 
Re: Thanks for you input

RyanV said:
I've used DA-38's before and I like the idea of having a standalone unit for tracking, but it just seems that I could get so much more for the money if I went the computer route. The thing that scares me the most is when I'd be putting the finishing tracks down w/ a computer, and the thing freezes up and i've got people who want to kill me!!
But thanks for the input, I appreciate it
-Ryan
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Ryan, Here's the key to the Computer, if you choose to go that route.

You do not put anything in it, that is not music related.
No Modem, No Videogames-the only software you put in it-is whatever the OS platform is, and The Software that you're going to record with, and nothing else. Not even a Printer.

Because you're asking the PC to be your Recorder.


I personally, had this very same issue to deal with, and I opted for a pair of DA-38's for 16 track. I am interested in HD multitrack recording, and I may possibly go with the
Tascam HD recorder.

I still like to use the mixingboard though for mixing-so in all reallity HD recording on a computer would be more of a Hassle. Franted I do use the PC for Mixing & Mastering-but it's getting a feed off of a Tascam DA302 Dual DAT machine-so the copy going to the PC is a second Copy.

Tim
 
Thanks for the advice Tim!

I'm actually thinking of buying a new Mac G4 (probably a 500mhz w/ at least 128RAM). I'm still wondering if that's a wise choice vs. a PC, but that's a question that can't seem to be asked without starting a war with people. I've just heard from many people that if you use a Mac for recording only, it's a little easier to deal work with than a PC. And I'm not a computer genius so anything easier will help. I do like the idea of mixing on a board because I've done some work myself in a home studio w/ DA-38's and no computer for mixing/editing, as well as not a lot of outboard gear and I was really happy with the results. I was thinking that if i wasn't too happy with plugins, I could sync 2 cards like the motu2408's and do my mixing from the board, but time will tell.
Thanks again,
Ryan
 
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