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Any drums? Bass? Standup Bass? The smaller monitors are going to come up short on the low end. If you are just doing an ac guitar and vocal, or piano and vocal, I'd say not such a big deal (although, less than ideal). If you have drums and bass, you just aren't going to be able to hear it... and...

*Probably* not gonna work.

Thats probably going to be dependent on the driver as opposed to the recording software. What interfaces? Are they the same model? same brand?

The Presonus Inspire is a fine interface as long as you're ok with the number of inputs. Cubase is fine too if you like it. If you don't like it Reaper is an excellent option. What mic(s) are you using and what are you listening back on? Mics and monitors would be the next thing to focus on.

Those monitors look pretty small. what type of music are you doing?

Nope, it was up to $60, and now its back down to $40. :D http://www.reaper.fm/purchase.php

I don't believe Reaper has ever been free (not over the 4 years I've been using it). But, a lot of people *say* its free because the software doesn't stop working after the trial period and the "trial" version is actually fully functioning... for ever. I think you'll find that its easily worth...

IMO, you WANT an 8" monitor when doing anything with drums and/or bass. Now, whether the particular monitor you're looking at has a flat response or hyped low end, I don't know. The point of your monitor is to give you a (relatively) flat frequency response across its entire range so you can...

That has the XMAX preamps in it (I actually own a D8). Its fine. You can also get the same 8 preamps in this interface for $100 more. So, unless you planned on spending less than $100 on a 4 track, you can get this setup for less than your D8+4Track...

Define "everything". Cables? Mics? Monitors? Or just the recorder? Anyway, I was thinking more along the lines of this... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/R16/ It works as a stand alone recorder *and* a computer interface. I've heard positives things around here, but I haven't tried it...

So, really how much are you willing to spend? I'll take the dissenting opinion here and say that a cassette 4 track is outdated, and it'll be something you'll almost immediately want to upgrade. They sound bad and they're difficult to use. Most of the people that talk about how great analog...

Not a flame at you (maybe at auralex), but I wouldn't spend a SINGLE penny on foam from anyone. If you don't want to diy, Real Traps and GIK are the only way to go. Foam is simply an inferior product, no matter what the auralex sales guy says. Also, I know a lot of people like a reflective...

this^ you can get a simple 8 channel interface for your computer starting around $300. If you want a stand alone solution, look at digital options. i wouldn't even consider a cassette tape based studio- they sound bad and they're very difficult to use compared to more modern tech.

I'll say, recording on a computer requires a certain computer user aptitude (at least it helps). For some people, that alone is a real turn off. It helps even MORE if you are familiar with the inner workings, both software and hardware of a computer (but not totally necessary). To me, it's...

If you're feeling squirley, building your own computer is a FINE idea. It helps if you know someone that can help you out while picking your parts and help you out if you get stuck, but its no where near as time consuming as building a car or a guitar like implied above. I'd say that for anyone...

i was thinking more along the lines of a) it wont do anything to accomplish his goal, and b) its a fire hazard, and c) its a waste of his time and money. But, your reasons are fine too... :D

no! don't do that. You're in the right place here. Do some homework and you'll come up with a bunch of reasons why thats a bad idea...

That sounds much better. Also, definitely need to hear your instruments in the context of the rest of your mix.

Building an actual booth will be a complete waste of money. Building acoustic treatment for your room (NOT your closet) is a very worthwhile investment. Stop by the Studio Building forum and post details. And, before you go any further, completely rule out foam of any sort- yes, that includes...

oh, and if you're doing electronic drums with midi, you'd actually need less mic inputs on your interface, so you might actually save some $ if you wanted to go that route. Personally, I've always only used acoustic drums.