advice on new equipment

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Falopo

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Ok, so ive done a lot of research on this message board and have come down to somewhat of a decision on my purchase. But every time i think im going to get something i start getting negative feedback on it, like "it sounds like crap" or "that will only give you problems." I am a very indecisive person so i figure i just have to make up my mind and get something. I am new to recording so i need to start learning somewhere.

I have a small studio area with a control room and a play room. its also my bands warehouse. I am going to be recording bands, mainly rock, alternative, emo, and punk. I want to be able to record 8 tracks at once.

My euqipment want list, that i am hopfully getting in the next week. (Budget- around 2000) some of this i need advice on what to get.

Fostex VM200 digital mixer
Sound card- i have been recomended the Terratec EWS88D but
i dont know if it can transfer 8 tracks at once to a computer.
looking to spend around 200 on a soundcard
Mics: akg-d112, (2)mxl-603s, studio projects b1, i have a sm57
studio projects vtb-1
some other studio parts stands, treatment, etc.

what i really need to know is where i can find a computer, and i was wondering if ebay is a good place and if there are any good ebay brands. tell me what you think of this. I also need some monitors, i was thinking an active pair around 500.

I know this is a lot of info, but any advice on anything will help. thanks a lot

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31508&item=3405809724

p.s. how much does glass windows for the control room cost and where can i get some
 
Don't forget a few portable baffles, these will come in handy when recording multiple instruments at the same time.
 
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