I just got an Imac G5 2.0Ghz system (with 20" monitor woo hoo)
I used to work with ProTools on my windows laptop, I used a USB2.0 external drive for an audio drive which seemed to work fine, however, I was using an Mbox with only up to two inputs, and my full projects have only been around 15 tracks at the very most.
With the new Imac, it has an internal SATA 7200 drive. My USB ports will be filled with the keyboard/mouse, Mbox, external audio drive, and even a midi keyboard for soft synth.
Would it be better to use the internal drive for both system and audio? I know its not recommended, but I figured with the smallish projects I would be using, the Mac's internal drive might work a lot better than the USB2.0 external drive fighting with all the those other devices on the USB bus.
I want to avoid buying another external hard drive, if possible, but do you think I have to bite the bullet and get a external Firewire drive?
I used to work with ProTools on my windows laptop, I used a USB2.0 external drive for an audio drive which seemed to work fine, however, I was using an Mbox with only up to two inputs, and my full projects have only been around 15 tracks at the very most.
With the new Imac, it has an internal SATA 7200 drive. My USB ports will be filled with the keyboard/mouse, Mbox, external audio drive, and even a midi keyboard for soft synth.
Would it be better to use the internal drive for both system and audio? I know its not recommended, but I figured with the smallish projects I would be using, the Mac's internal drive might work a lot better than the USB2.0 external drive fighting with all the those other devices on the USB bus.
I want to avoid buying another external hard drive, if possible, but do you think I have to bite the bullet and get a external Firewire drive?