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goodlawd
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So I'm looking for a portable way to record, anybody have or know anything about an Mbox. Anything recommended over it?
bennychico11
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it's one of the more expensive USB interfaces. however it does come with software and a bundle of plugins as well.
good little starter package if you're new to recording or if you need something on the go that's also compatible with larger studios.
if you want something cheaper and don't really prefer to use Pro Tools, look at the M-Audio stuff.
good little starter package if you're new to recording or if you need something on the go that's also compatible with larger studios.
if you want something cheaper and don't really prefer to use Pro Tools, look at the M-Audio stuff.
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something cool
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If you want ProTools, don't mind being limited to 48kHz recordings, and don't need more than 2 inputs MBox is definately the way to go. Especially attractive now that they're dropped the price to $350 (or $400 for the factory bundle)
If you need more inputs but you still want ProTools, go with the Digi002 rack. It's a little too big to carry in your pocket, but it is fairly portable (my roommate who has one takes it with him to gigs all the time). OR, you could pick up an M-Audio interface fitting your needs and get ProTools M-Powered.
If your heart isn't set on ProTools .... well, then your query just got a whole lot more involved.
If you need more inputs but you still want ProTools, go with the Digi002 rack. It's a little too big to carry in your pocket, but it is fairly portable (my roommate who has one takes it with him to gigs all the time). OR, you could pick up an M-Audio interface fitting your needs and get ProTools M-Powered.
If your heart isn't set on ProTools .... well, then your query just got a whole lot more involved.
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goodlawd
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yeah, im not really SET on pro-tools. It would be nice to work with larger studios though. I know its the industry standard but is it really all its cracked up to be?
bennychico11
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goodlawd said:
some people say yes, other say no.
it's all personal preference. the HD systems are, IMO. not many systems that can reach that quite yet.
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something cool
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If working with larger studios is a concern for you, then having ProTools will make your life somewhat easier. Of course, having material recorded and mixed using another piece of software won't prevent you from working with larger studios running ProTools, but not having to deal with converting your sessions would be a definate plus and less of a hassle for everybody.
If you decide against going with ProTools, then take a look at Sonar 4. I have Sonar 3 and think it's very nice, and I'm sure 4 is that much better. If you're on a Mac, take a look at Digital Performer, very well-put-together piece of software.
If you decide against going with ProTools, then take a look at Sonar 4. I have Sonar 3 and think it's very nice, and I'm sure 4 is that much better. If you're on a Mac, take a look at Digital Performer, very well-put-together piece of software.
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thomas_cansing
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is there a m-box with more that 8 or 12 inputs (mic, usb etc) which i can use protools... sales price? nad features.
One friend is making some remarcable idm, breakbeat, house music and i asked him what program he uses and he told me " protools, if not i wouldnt be doing the things i am..."
One friend is making some remarcable idm, breakbeat, house music and i asked him what program he uses and he told me " protools, if not i wouldnt be doing the things i am..."
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something cool
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The MBox is limited to 2 I/O.thomas_cansing said:is there a m-box with more that 8 or 12 inputs (mic, usb etc) which i can use protools... sales price? nad features.
One friend is making some remarcable idm, breakbeat, house music and i asked him what program he uses and he told me " protools, if not i wouldnt be doing the things i am..."
The next step up is the Digi 002 (about $2200), which also comes in a rackmount version (about $1200). I know a few people with the rackmount version and they're all generally satisfied with it.
Sounds like the Digi 002 is what you're looking for if you want to jump into pro Tools land. Hope this helps.
GOODLAND
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goodlawd said:
It's a great little interface with two decent mic pres in it. I would say get it, I had it for some time before getting the 002 and it held up nicely.
Chris Shaeffer
Peavey ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have an Mbox and a 002, and I use a Mix+ at work. Thanks to the CoreAudio and Wavedrivers for digi hardware you can use it with just about any program. I like having Digi hardware and pro tools because I have the pro tools option (which is my main software) but I can use it with other programs, as well.
I record at home with the Mbox all the time and I like the pres in it. The 002 pres are about the same, but I have that one set up in a rig with some nice external pres so I don't use the onboard ones much any more. They're good.
The Mbox is a great deal at that price. Where else do you get a good interface and a good program BOTH for $400? Do understand, though, that there is no way to upgrade the system except to buy new hardware. That's the bummer about pro tools le- it works and plays only with one LE hardware device. That means the most I/O you will ever get (with current models) is 18 in and out.
Anyway, I'm happy with my choice to go with Pro Tools. Most of my clients recognize it and are pleased to be working with a package that they've heard about- even if *I* know it doesn't really make a difference. I have Cobase SX, too, for video and surround work- LE can do video, but not as well as SX and it *doesn't* do surround. Of course, neither does the Mbox.
Take care,
Chris
I record at home with the Mbox all the time and I like the pres in it. The 002 pres are about the same, but I have that one set up in a rig with some nice external pres so I don't use the onboard ones much any more. They're good.
The Mbox is a great deal at that price. Where else do you get a good interface and a good program BOTH for $400? Do understand, though, that there is no way to upgrade the system except to buy new hardware. That's the bummer about pro tools le- it works and plays only with one LE hardware device. That means the most I/O you will ever get (with current models) is 18 in and out.
Anyway, I'm happy with my choice to go with Pro Tools. Most of my clients recognize it and are pleased to be working with a package that they've heard about- even if *I* know it doesn't really make a difference. I have Cobase SX, too, for video and surround work- LE can do video, but not as well as SX and it *doesn't* do surround. Of course, neither does the Mbox.
Take care,
Chris
Chris Shaeffer
Peavey ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thomas_cansing said:" protools, if not i wouldnt be doing the things i am..."
I don't mean to be rude, but this comment makes no sense in the grand scheme of things. Its not that your friend is wrong but that Pro Tools does NOTHING that you can't do in other programs that cost about the same amount.
Whatever program(s) you learn to use will give you plenty of power to do whatever you like. Some things are easier in one program or another but they're all pretty much the same once you get to know them.
Pro Tools is no magic bullet, any more than any other program is.
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goodlawd
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Ok so if i were to record some live drums, using a typical drum mic kit this wouldn't be a very good option for me right? I haven't began recording yet, just now getting into it, but i do want to know what my options are. I want to record live instruments, no modeling or beats. So many outputs would be best correct?
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goodlawd said:
if you plan on editing those individual drum sounds...yes.
some people have used a mixer with the Mbox. Plug all the mics into the mixer, get the sounds they want out of the drums there and then run the stereo outs into the Mbox. Not very flexible, but it can work for people who don't do much drum work.
GOODLAND
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goodlawd said:
I wouldn't mess around with something that's not really what you want. The 002 would be much a much better choice for what you want to do. I just don't want to see you get the Mbox and 2 weeks later wished you had of saved up a couple more bucks to get what you truly needed.
reshp1
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GOODLAND said:
This is the exact reason why I try to talk people out of the Mbox and into a 002R. If you are absolutely sure you only need 2 inputs, then fine, but a ton of people (myself included) eventually grow out of it and need more inputs later on. If you ever want to do drums, and it sounds like you do, a 002R coupled with a Behri ADA8000 is a cheap way to get 16 inputs (12 mic, 4 line).
I don't know much about the M-Powered stuff, but it's worth checking it out. M-Audio has some nice affordable interfaces, that sit between the mbox and 002R, both feature and price wise, in case you don't want or need all the 002R has to offer. Protools M-Powered would fulfill your need to stay in the protools format.