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gritzy
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Question:
I bought a Rode NT1 a little while back and then began shopping around for a mixer that could power it and would add to my sound (I was recording direct to a Fostex X-34). Even though it was maybe overdoing it a bit, I found a great deal on a TM-D1000 digital mixer and bought it. I then knew that I had to replace the analog Fostex X-34 4-track that I had (and still have) in order to take any sort of advantage from having the TM-D1000 (it's essentailly just a power supply for the NT1 right now), and was planning to do so, but I have reached a dilema.
The main reason that I went with a separate mixer setup originally was because a rep at a music retailer advised me that this was the best option, implying that a mixer/multitrack combo with phatom power would be problematic to find.
Considering that, I bought the mixer and was recently considering the Fostex D-108 as a digital 8-track for use with my mixer (found another good deal). But then I found a unit, the Fostex VF-08, that offers mixing and recording capabilities as well as phantom power to its 2 XLR inputs. I am about as novice as they come, so I was wondering if this would be more appropriate for me than the separate, more serious setup of the D-108 and the TM-D1000. But I am quite committed to this process, and considering that fact as well as the prices that I've found for this equipment, I may be justified in having it. (advice please)
So basically I want ease of use and high quality (surprise) in a convenient digital format that can power my mic. Any suggestions? And don't worry...even if I get rid of my Tascam, I won't be taking a loss so I wouldn't have that big of a problem with it.
I bought a Rode NT1 a little while back and then began shopping around for a mixer that could power it and would add to my sound (I was recording direct to a Fostex X-34). Even though it was maybe overdoing it a bit, I found a great deal on a TM-D1000 digital mixer and bought it. I then knew that I had to replace the analog Fostex X-34 4-track that I had (and still have) in order to take any sort of advantage from having the TM-D1000 (it's essentailly just a power supply for the NT1 right now), and was planning to do so, but I have reached a dilema.
The main reason that I went with a separate mixer setup originally was because a rep at a music retailer advised me that this was the best option, implying that a mixer/multitrack combo with phatom power would be problematic to find.
Considering that, I bought the mixer and was recently considering the Fostex D-108 as a digital 8-track for use with my mixer (found another good deal). But then I found a unit, the Fostex VF-08, that offers mixing and recording capabilities as well as phantom power to its 2 XLR inputs. I am about as novice as they come, so I was wondering if this would be more appropriate for me than the separate, more serious setup of the D-108 and the TM-D1000. But I am quite committed to this process, and considering that fact as well as the prices that I've found for this equipment, I may be justified in having it. (advice please)
So basically I want ease of use and high quality (surprise) in a convenient digital format that can power my mic. Any suggestions? And don't worry...even if I get rid of my Tascam, I won't be taking a loss so I wouldn't have that big of a problem with it.
