Hmmm... I'm considering a DAW for 2-track post-production

[bvaleria]

...and I've had conflicting opinions from a few respected pros on setting up a post-production DAW (2-channel I/O). For the pros here, if you were going to buy a new computer system would you go Mac or PC, and any recommendations for pro-calibre soundcards??

(I would need at least 2-channel I/O for both digital and analog signals - digital must be AES/EBU and analog must be at +4DBu gain structure...)

Thanks for any advice...

Bruce Valeriani
Blue Bear Sound

 

[Wesley]

It has come to the point of what ever you prefer. If you have worked with either before you may want to stick with it. If you've never worked with a computer, go for a Mac. If you want more power for your buck, go with a PC. If you want to have better chance of finding people who can help you with the platform you choose, go with a PC. As far as shear processing power, 2-tracks is nothing for the average computer. Most people in this forum are getting 32 tracks with realtime effects. In fact, You could buy a used PC real cheap ($200-$300) and I'm sure it would more then meet your needs. Also, checkout the free protools. It's, well, free, and it's the daw of choice for most pros.