Recent content by drewvta

Weirdest thing. After trying the program about 20 times last night and confirming soundcard function in a different program. Today after starting the program the cards mysteriously appear. It wouldn't seem too weird, but I didn't reboot. Just left the computer on... hmmm Thanks for the tip...

condenser is better for clear vocals, but considerably more expensive. most 1/4" outputs are line level and can be plugged into a line in (eg line-out from guitar amp, line out from acoustic with preamp built in, line-out from keyboard...). If you just need one or two channels a preamp is...

Trying out Sonar, but can’t get it to work for me. Upon opening program I get: Audio Driver Error: The following driver(s) either do not support the current audio format or are in use by another application… It then lists whatever drivers I have enabled. Once the program has started I have...

yeah, you can get some jacked up noise sounds with phantom power on, better to leave it off unless you need it. FYI dynamic mics don't need phantom power on. If you're not sure what kind you have (and it doesn't say on the side of the mic), typically condensor mics are long and thin (eg the...

If it plays in your cd player it is wav file, if you have to play it on your computer it is mp3 files. If it is wav you might have a little harder time with the editing... -Drew

there's a search function on this bbs. Search through the newbie and soundcard sections. You'll get lots of great info. Once you've digested a fair bit of that, post again giving lots of details as to what you want to use your recording set up for. -Drew

Depending on how old your son is, I would definately get his input. He probably has some what of an idea what he wants. If he doesn't know what he wants, make sure you find out what all he plans on using it for. You guys can make it a team project to spec it out together. have fun, -drew

I think it's supply and demand. Put up your shingle and see if anyone comes knocking. I'd consider it a bargin to use ANY recording set up at that price, especially if it comes with someone (you?) to run the boards. If you want a feel of what your set up can bring in start visiting all the...

Anyone tried wrapping there pc in egg cartons? Neither have I but I bet it would cut a lot of noise out. -drew

Thanks for your input on the preamps. Sorry I missed the price the first time...probably just skimming for the $ sign :)

how much? How does the sound of the preamps compare with standalones (I'll mostly be recording vocals)?

The Event Echos (Layla and Mona) now come with PCMCIA card adapters that would allow you to record from your laptop. Of course you might end up paying about a grand for the settup. http://www.echoaudio.com/Lap%20Top%20Products.htm In addition this site has some good recording from laptop...

I agree with AlChuck http://www.bayviewproaudio.com Seems to consistently have the best street prices out there. Sometimes even better than ebay!

My opinion (based on reading, not hearing), is that the Aardvark 24/96 is the best option for a preamp/soundcard combo. But, because the w2k drivers are reportedly pretty bad and because I use a dual processor machine; I decided to go with a stand alone soundcard (lynxone) and a standalone...

You might want to check out my thread from last week. Skimping on Preamps: https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=37444 -Drew