Sound Cards

[kremer]

I am interested in recording with my computer. I have been 4-track recording for a while and want to switch to digital.

I heard that cakewalk its a good software package. But I have a question on what type of sound cards are needed as well as how I would import (the physical connection) audio signals to my PC.

Any thoughts would be helpful.

 

[jdier]

You will likely not get many replies to your question given that it is so broad and the question has been answered about once a week for the past 2 years on this board.

In general terms, you need a soundcard that will convert your analog signal (Mic) to a digital signal (for your computer.) Most modern _Recording_ soundcards do this.

Search around for 'getting started', 'sound cards' ' pc recording' 'Delta,' '1010,' 'aardvark', 'motu', 'Q10'...

Or just go to the sound card section of the bbs and look for a subject that looks like a fit.

You will find piles of information.

 

[laptoppop]

Yah, its been discussed to pieces around here. One thought - if you get the Aardvark Direct Pro 24/96 (about $500.) you'll have a darn decent interface to your computer with inputs for 4 microphones or line inputs, and multiple outputs. It also has built in reverb, eq, and compression for use in monitoring recording. It also comes with a copy of Cakewalk Pro Audio 9. This can be upgraded to the latest Sonar if you want. This is a darn good combination, without the hassles of an external mixer or microphone preamps, etc. The sound is solid as well.

-lee-

 

[jdier]

All said above applies to the Q10 but for 8 ins.

search on Q10 to make sure you are aware of any compatibility issues you may have to deal with.

 

[James Argo]

Soundcard this way...


Jaymz


ps. And welcome to the board, kremer...

 

[jdier]

All said above applies to the Q10 but for 8 ins.

search on Q10 to make sure you are aware of any compatibility issues you may have to deal with.

Note that new aardvark drivers have solved all of my compatibility issues.