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The multitrack recorder is something that records multiple tracks simultaneously (sp?). An ADAT, or tape machine would be examples of multitrack recorders. The interface is the bridge between your instruments in computer. For example an old school recording back in the analog days would go...

You should probably post this in another area, but here's my answer: The cheapest thing you can do is buy a USB mic and download "audacity" (free recording software). Assuming you have a decent computer that will probably be the cheapest way to go for you. Quality wise, it's probably not the...

Yeah, I think DIing the bass is the way I'm going to go at least for tracking the drums as well. I want to mic the bass amp if I can. I'll see how the DI works, and go back and re-track the bass if needed.

If there was another option, I wouldn't have posted the question. I'm sorry you made the suggestion as well.

Personally I would never record anything using the mic jack of a computer. I would recommend a small interface. That should make a big difference.

I have a macbook I bought about 6 years ago. I use an MBox2 Mini, and a MOTU 896hd and both have worked fine for me. I'm not the biggest fan of the MOTU pots, but it does the job. The mbox hasn't given me any problems.

For a hip-hop set up you don't need nearly as much as if you're going to be tracking a full band. The thing you need to think about is the number of inputs you want. If you're getting outside beats and just recording a vocal track then you don't need a lot of inputs. However, if you are going...

Something like that is pretty much whatever you prefer. Any software will do your basic editing functions. You should choose whatever you are comfortable with and can afford. I like ProTools because I'm familiar with it and decent with it. Others may find it either too complex, or too...

I've never used that interface so I can't speak specifically for it. I have noticed however on other interfaces there is often a button or switch on a channel that changes what kind of input its looking for. You want to make sure its on the correct setting. For example I had the same problem...

Could you close mic the kit, and not use a room mic? That way you would have full control of the kit, and not have the natural reverb.

If there was a better option, I would go with that. My home doesn't have the space. The artists homes are my other options. Maybe if I close my eyes and wish hard enough a perfect live room one will fall out of the sky and I will have a better option. Not everyone can afford to go out and...

What kind of effects are you wanting to know about? If its EQ, reverb, delay, compression, and that kind of stuff you should be able to get quite a bit of information with google searches, and there's probably quite a bit on this site you could search for using the search function. Not all of...

You can use a 57 on anything. It probably shouldn't be the "go-to" mic for the situation, but it will do the job.

It's all personal preference really. Pretty much any interface and software will record vocals and let you put it on a beat. I have an MBOX 2 Mini that would do the trick for you. It has an XLR in and two 1/4" ins. This means you can record your mic, but you can also use it to record in a...

You just need to make sure your interface has enough inputs for what you are trying to record. You'll also want to think about the processing power of your laptop and if you'll be able to handle recording as many mics and you are trying to record. Also when you mix all of your tracks and start...

The Rode NT1a is a great mic. I've used it in many many sessions and for the price you can't beat it. The last I saw it was selling for around $235 or so and came with a shockmount, dvd, and cable.

With an audio interface, you don't really need a mixer. Essentially your computer becomes your mixer with the interface. You would plug your mics and/or instruments into your interface which would connect to your computer. If you are limited on inputs you could use a mixer to help. Say for...

Like the above post said a lot depends on what you intend to do. For podcasts, and strictly vocal projects you can go with a USB mic. Personally I've never used one so I can't speak for quality or anything like that. If you are a rapper, or guitar player/singer or something along those lines...

Get a good sound BEFORE you start recording. Don't be one of those "well I'll just fix it when I mix" people. If you record a bad sound, you can polish it, but its still a bad sound.

Rick Ruben. Always and forever.