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goodbyebluesky
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I'm a newbie, and considering the following:
Tascam US 122 seems like a good deal because for only 200 bucks I get the usb interface, Cubase, and entry level preamp with phantom power.
I record acoustic guitar and electric, and vocals in the future maybe. I just record one track at a time, no band stuff. 2 inputs is fine for me. And it being USB eliminates me having to spend money on a soundcard right?
Presonus Firebox looks good as well, is it worth the extra 100? Better sounding pre? Cost more because of the added inputs/outputs?
I need an interface and software to record on the computer and can only spend 200-300, and would like a usable preamp on the interface since I hadn't gotten around to buying a good one. I'm currently using a Bellari MP105 toob pre into my tascam dp-01 workstation to record my acoustic guitars.
I have a laptop available to me right now, but it needs a firewire card if I go with the firebox, and a bigger HD. I think it currently has a 15 gig w/128mg ram. If it cost too much to outfit the laptop my father and I might just build a PC in which case I can probably run a lot more ram and a much bigger HD. He has all that stuff on hand to build to suit. I just don't want to have to invest in a high-end soundcard cus if he doesn't have it on hand I have to front up the cash for one. That is why I'm thinking usb/firewire is for me.
That was a lot of open-ended questions for sure. Anyone with friendly advice welcome to respond.
Tascam US 122 seems like a good deal because for only 200 bucks I get the usb interface, Cubase, and entry level preamp with phantom power.
I record acoustic guitar and electric, and vocals in the future maybe. I just record one track at a time, no band stuff. 2 inputs is fine for me. And it being USB eliminates me having to spend money on a soundcard right?
Presonus Firebox looks good as well, is it worth the extra 100? Better sounding pre? Cost more because of the added inputs/outputs?
I need an interface and software to record on the computer and can only spend 200-300, and would like a usable preamp on the interface since I hadn't gotten around to buying a good one. I'm currently using a Bellari MP105 toob pre into my tascam dp-01 workstation to record my acoustic guitars.
I have a laptop available to me right now, but it needs a firewire card if I go with the firebox, and a bigger HD. I think it currently has a 15 gig w/128mg ram. If it cost too much to outfit the laptop my father and I might just build a PC in which case I can probably run a lot more ram and a much bigger HD. He has all that stuff on hand to build to suit. I just don't want to have to invest in a high-end soundcard cus if he doesn't have it on hand I have to front up the cash for one. That is why I'm thinking usb/firewire is for me.
That was a lot of open-ended questions for sure. Anyone with friendly advice welcome to respond.