amonte
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First, I apologize in advance if this is in the wrong category. Technically, this question could fall under several headings.
Basically, after an extended break, I want to get back into recording and making music again. I will be using a PC-based system and I have a few pieces of gear from the first time around that I'm debating selling or keeping. On one hand, keeping them around now is free, but I am interested in making quality recordings, so getting rid of the weak links in the chain might go a long way.
These are the items that I am thinking of selling:
ART Tube MP (2)
Bellari MP105
Mackie 1202-VLZ
Alesis Nanocompressor
I almost didn't bother listing the Nanocompressor, as everytime I've brought it up in the past, I've heard negative things. The Mackie falls into that category as well, though I remember them being fairly popular when I got it. As for the ART's and the Bellari preamp, I'm not sure what their reputation is around these parts (which is why I am asking).
I realize that everything I have here could simply amount to a big stinking pile 'o crap, which is why I'm asking what (if anything) is worth keeping. As far as replacing it goes (either short or long term), I'm leaning more towards individual mic pre's than a mixer - not a problem right now, since I'm not recording many tracks at once, but I'd like to be able to do drums at some point - even if it's just a overhead pair.
Basically, after an extended break, I want to get back into recording and making music again. I will be using a PC-based system and I have a few pieces of gear from the first time around that I'm debating selling or keeping. On one hand, keeping them around now is free, but I am interested in making quality recordings, so getting rid of the weak links in the chain might go a long way.
These are the items that I am thinking of selling:
ART Tube MP (2)
Bellari MP105
Mackie 1202-VLZ
Alesis Nanocompressor
I almost didn't bother listing the Nanocompressor, as everytime I've brought it up in the past, I've heard negative things. The Mackie falls into that category as well, though I remember them being fairly popular when I got it. As for the ART's and the Bellari preamp, I'm not sure what their reputation is around these parts (which is why I am asking).
I realize that everything I have here could simply amount to a big stinking pile 'o crap, which is why I'm asking what (if anything) is worth keeping. As far as replacing it goes (either short or long term), I'm leaning more towards individual mic pre's than a mixer - not a problem right now, since I'm not recording many tracks at once, but I'd like to be able to do drums at some point - even if it's just a overhead pair.