Cheapest way to record 8 channels

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Looking for the cheapest route for recording 8 channels at once for a remote location. No ADATs please as suggestions. Something like a laptop with decent soundcard hookup would be the preference, but am open to the current portable devices if the mic inputs are half decent and able to record a min of 8 channels symultaneous. The main purpose will be to record drums in some nice acoustical spaces, but also to record some group get togethers in some "out of the way" places. If I had to go 4 channels, I might consider if the $$ savings was substantial, but 8 is the preference. The laptop is preferred for portability too. Would like to keep equipment hauling to the minimum AND not having to depend on AC inputs at some places would be really nice too.

Think recording in the woods, so to speak.

What's out there nowadays for a portable, remote setup?
 
If you've got a laptop, just get one of the 8-channel firewire interfaces out there, like the Presonus Firepod. Of course, you'll need a firewire pcmcia adpater for your laptop if it doesn't have firewire built in. This particular interface has very nice preamps and will be quite sufficient for your needs. It is, however, a $600 retail, but maybe you can find a used one or research cheaper interfaces.
 
Thx for the reply. That was what I was kinda thinking, but haven't really kept up with what is available. Was hoping for suggestions like this, or replys from people that are currently using setups like this with good sucess.
 
Yeah. I've heard tons of great stuff about the firepod. We just bought one, but haven't gotten a chance to use it yet. What is your budget?
 
it won't help with laptop, but in a PC why not buy two delta 44's and an 8 channel preamp ... like the Nady PRA 8... and equalize in the computer.. i mean.. if you really wanna go THAT cheap..
 
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