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OK, here's what I have to work with:
1) Guitar and amp, of course
2) Shure SM-57 mic
3) ART MP/OPL tube mic preamp
4) Audiophile 2496 soundcard in computer with Windows XP
5) CakeWalk Sonar XL
6) Lite-On 52x CD burner
Is this really all I need for a versatile home computer studio, or am I lacking something? I guess it depends on the individual preferences, but I'm just looking for opinions.
Also, I'm having a little trouble getting good sounds into the computer. I'm using a single 1/4" to single RCA cable to plug into one of the two inputs on the sound card from the mic preamp. This is considered mono, right? Is this an alright method for getting my sound to the computer? I know that before I start recording, this only allows me to hear my guitar out of one speaker. Is there a way that I can get around this?
Lots of questions, I know. But any help is appreciated.
1) Guitar and amp, of course
2) Shure SM-57 mic
3) ART MP/OPL tube mic preamp
4) Audiophile 2496 soundcard in computer with Windows XP
5) CakeWalk Sonar XL
6) Lite-On 52x CD burner
Is this really all I need for a versatile home computer studio, or am I lacking something? I guess it depends on the individual preferences, but I'm just looking for opinions.
Also, I'm having a little trouble getting good sounds into the computer. I'm using a single 1/4" to single RCA cable to plug into one of the two inputs on the sound card from the mic preamp. This is considered mono, right? Is this an alright method for getting my sound to the computer? I know that before I start recording, this only allows me to hear my guitar out of one speaker. Is there a way that I can get around this?
Lots of questions, I know. But any help is appreciated.