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Hi all, I'm a newb I want to buy the Presonus Firebox to start recording. Problem is my computer doesnt have a firewire input. What do I need to buy? It will go in a PCI slot correct? My Computer: 2001 Gateway 2gig processer, 1 gig memory. Do I need to buy a soundcard? Videocard? (I might...

Hi there, I want to buy the Presonus Firebox but I see it uses firewire. My computer does not have an input for firewire. I have a 2000 Gateway, 2gig processor, 1gig memory. I am very unfamiliar with firewire... Will I have to buy a port to intal into my computer to take firewire signal...

So... I'm not quite following (1st class newb here) So, the factory sound card has no bearing on the quality of my recording? When you say "use both"... Do you mean seperately or routed through the other?

This is a newb question for you guys, I plan to purchase a Firebox for recording vocals. All of my other recording will come from: 1) Guitar played through the POD XT live 2) Yamaha cs1x synth as my MIDI controller Thing is... I only have my crappy factory soundcard in my computer. I have...

The firebox will support Midi? Will I need a special adaptor? Let me know thanks!

Hi there, I am about to purchase a Presonus firebox for recording vocals. I have a Yamaha cs1x synth as my midi controller for laying down keyboard parts. I run it through an M-Audio midisport (simple 1in 1out) The quality of my vocal recordings with the Firebox should be fine but I'm worried...

Hello there, Can either the pod xt or pod xt live be used for home recording? Is there a difference in quality? The pod xt live would obviously give someone the bonus of live stage application. I would really like to purchase either, mainly for recording use. But, if the pod xt live is just...

So... The soundcard on my computer will not affect the quality of my recording, mixing etc.? Thanks.

What about soundcards? I only have my factory soundcard in my comp. Does the presonus firepod require a better soundcard. I guess I unfamiliar with how this all works.

Anybody? Out there?

Hello recording masters I want to create a home recording studio but I am confused on several key issues. I'm looking to spend (in total) around $1,500. First I will outline my current gear... 1) Computer - Pent 3 2.0 gig processor - 80 gig hard drive - Will purchase 1 gig memory - Soundcard...

Hi there, Before I put together my home studio I would appreciate your input on the following things. I will adding an 80gig hard drive to my computer. I will also be purchasing memory to 1gig total. My computer is a 2001 Gateway Pent 3 2gig processor. Now, I need a quality soundcard to bring...

Hello there music junkies... I have saved a good amount of money (~$4,000) and want to know some info on starting a solid home recording studio. Here is some info on the gear I presently own 1) Gateway Pent 3. 2gig processor *** factory soundcard *** 2) 1 usb midi port (1 in & 1 out) 3) 1...