My friend,
My intention is/was not to make this thread into yet another Analog vs Digital thing but from your post I really DO believe that in order for you to decide which is best for your particular situation, you NEED to be aware of Analog and that Digital is not the "gospel" everyone toutes it to be. It never was and never will be. My suggestion for you is to explore the Analog Only forum, study its past threads/posts, keep your options open and make up your mind that way and don't let someone with an obvious bias steer you "their way". The worse advice, EVER, that I see "newbies" get from more regular members is to "go digital". I think it would be fair to suggest exploring BOTH digital and analog, by researching it and feeling out each of those options. Then, and only then can you truly make the best decission. It is the opinion of myself and many others, however, that the best way to learn to record is by using an inexpensive 4 track tape recorder, many of which are talked about constantly on the Analog Only forum and which will cost substantially less than what you are asking about and with which you will be up and running in no time, having more fun and sounding great. Again, keep your options open and don't fall into the "digital only" mentality.
Though, obviously, I have my preference and a certain bias, it is up to you to get mega informed on choosing the right thing for yourself and whether it be digital or analog, both of which CAN provide excellent results governed mostly by your talent of knowing HOW to record, you'll have to make the best decission for yourself in the end.
~Daniel
