This isn't a question about which soundcard or computer, etc. It is about the process you use to actually record into the computer. Specifically, recording, playback, monitoring.I guess my 2 biggest questions are around LATENCY and MONITORING.
First, is latency an issue when you are recording while listening to previously recorded tracks? If so, how on earth can you accurately record a new track with the right timing? How would you overcome this issue? (My computer: 750mhz, PIII, 128 ram, 30 gig hd - will buy either Delta 1010/Vegas or Aard24/Cakewalk).
Second, what is a typical wiring set up for monitoring either for mixing or for adding additional tracks. Neither soundcard has a headphone jack. For monitors, I assume you use the outs in a stereo pair. When you have 8-10 outs, I assume that is for multiple monitor set ups, outboard gear/effects etc.? I don't plan on buying an outboard mixer at this point.
Over the last year I've learned alot from these boards and made the transition to digital recording (Fostex FD-8) and am now making the jump to a computer-based system. My last hurdle is to understand these processes. Thanks in advance.
Adam
PS: While I'm on this board, I couldn't resist a computer question. Should I consider a 2nd harddrive for audio? More RAM? The computer is for work use too so I have other stuff on the computer - anything I should lookout for?
First, is latency an issue when you are recording while listening to previously recorded tracks? If so, how on earth can you accurately record a new track with the right timing? How would you overcome this issue? (My computer: 750mhz, PIII, 128 ram, 30 gig hd - will buy either Delta 1010/Vegas or Aard24/Cakewalk).
Second, what is a typical wiring set up for monitoring either for mixing or for adding additional tracks. Neither soundcard has a headphone jack. For monitors, I assume you use the outs in a stereo pair. When you have 8-10 outs, I assume that is for multiple monitor set ups, outboard gear/effects etc.? I don't plan on buying an outboard mixer at this point.
Over the last year I've learned alot from these boards and made the transition to digital recording (Fostex FD-8) and am now making the jump to a computer-based system. My last hurdle is to understand these processes. Thanks in advance.
Adam
PS: While I'm on this board, I couldn't resist a computer question. Should I consider a 2nd harddrive for audio? More RAM? The computer is for work use too so I have other stuff on the computer - anything I should lookout for?