Beginning with moderate gear...HELP!!!

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Hello, I'm thinking about starting with the Audiophile 2496, Mackie 1202 vlzpro mixer and I also have a M Audio DMP3 Mic Pre lying around too.

-Would I still need to get a computer sound card? ie; Soundblaster Live!,etc. even though I have the Audiophile?

-How can I use my m audio powered monitors? should I still get computer monitors?

-I'm also thinking of Sonar 2.0 also, is this over kill?

I have guitars,amps,drum maching,etc. Everything IN home use only. I'm just trying to see what the best options and routes I have. Thankyou in advance for all your patience and help!

Peter ><>
 
1. The components you listed are quality components.

2. No you do not need a PC soundcard, the audiophile can be set to output system sounds as well.

3. Your M-audio monitors can be tied from your audiophile. RCA to 1/4 plugs.

4. You need some kind of audio program if your going to record and Sonar is popular and dependable.

5. The options you've given will work very well.
 
Don't forget......... :eek:

You'll also need an "editor".

I would suggest Sound Forge 6.0 by Sonic Foundry.
 
-Editor?

-I thought the Sonar 2.0 etc, had EVERYTHING you need in it:Editing,mixdown,mastering,compression,finalizing,etc. Right?

-How can I use the Audiophiles rca's to 1/4's for my MAudio moniors if there are only 2 coming out of the card...How will I hook up the Mackie,DMP3,etc into the computer?

-If I'm going to be recording 1 track at a time into the computer, do I really need the Mackie multi mixer with the VLZ prees?

-The reason why I'm leaning toward the Mackie is due to I have the DR770,Chandler Echo Delay,DMP3,SM57,SM58. I think I can connect all these units into the Mackie, but what my prob is that if I use the Audios 2 rca's for my monitors, what will the Mackie plug into?

-Or if I use the Mackie into the Audio's 2 rca's, where should the monitors go into? If I put the monitors into the Mackie, I wouldn't be able to hear music/sound out of the computer, am I wrong?

HELPPPP!!!!! Thanks sooo much! Peter ><>
 
My Newbie is showing

What do ya mean?

Don't forget.........

You'll also need an "editor".

I would suggest Sound Forge 6.0 by Sonic Foundry.

What does an editor do?

Ignorantly yours,
Bill
 
It lets you edit ( chop up ) your tracks note by note ( if needed ) etc.

P.S. I'd stay away from the SB Live! It doesn't play well with other cards. : )
 
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