Ears
ADA
That was a fast post. I would like to put my 2 cents in.
I had used cassette, reel to reel, computer, VS880 and now VS1680.
You have to ask your self. Do I mind working all the mixer section with a mouse. I personally hate that @#$%.I like the real hands on control.
The mic pres in a computer arent the best either. No matter what sound card, you will have to buy a good pre to get a good sound.
That covers the argument for the VS880. The pres are workable with eq but a good mic pre is required for ANY recording format. The VS unit can be unplugged and taken anywhere. Unless you are spending 4 to 5K on a good laptop you have an anchor in a desk computer. The sound of the VS unnit is also great in my opinion. I can work 25 times faster than my old analog gear, and record now when I am inspired rather than wait for rewinds and forward winds to find cues. Try it (VS) yourself. I'm sure you will be impressed.
And lastly the VS logic comes free with the unit now from Emagic. So you can have your screen interface to boot. Good luck
I had used cassette, reel to reel, computer, VS880 and now VS1680.
You have to ask your self. Do I mind working all the mixer section with a mouse. I personally hate that @#$%.I like the real hands on control.
The mic pres in a computer arent the best either. No matter what sound card, you will have to buy a good pre to get a good sound.
That covers the argument for the VS880. The pres are workable with eq but a good mic pre is required for ANY recording format. The VS unit can be unplugged and taken anywhere. Unless you are spending 4 to 5K on a good laptop you have an anchor in a desk computer. The sound of the VS unnit is also great in my opinion. I can work 25 times faster than my old analog gear, and record now when I am inspired rather than wait for rewinds and forward winds to find cues. Try it (VS) yourself. I'm sure you will be impressed.
And lastly the VS logic comes free with the unit now from Emagic. So you can have your screen interface to boot. Good luck