
AddisonXI
Argumentative...
Alright guys I got 2 points to hit here. Hope I can get some clearity.(So happy I found this place)
1) Just making sure I'm understanding this...USB and Firewire, either will do for home recording. USB is more geared toward 2 track recording or no more than 2. Firewire handles more tracks better and is quicker? It seems in theory that Firewire is the better choice overall, but for what I'll be doing USB will suffice just fine. Am I understanding the USB-Firewire debate right?(did a search of it and that is the knowledge I've come to)
2) M-audio Fast Track Pro. I look at this. I'm recommended it. It looks nice. It seems to have what I need to start my path down the home recording world. But I read certain bad reviews and people paint such a bad picture of it I second guess myself. Reviews will mention that the mic preamps are no good and barely heard. I don't fully understand preamps yet even after reading.
Here is an excerpt on the review:
BEWARE: This is advertised as 96 KHz, when in reality IT CANNOT BOTH INPUT AND OUTPUT THIS SAMPLING RATE SIMULTANEOUSLY! It's one of most ridiculous things I've ever encountered. This is not advertised ANYWHERE on the box, their site, or in the manual. In reality, the highest quality you can get with this is 48 KHz. The only way you could get 96 KHz is if you didn't have any output - i.e. speakers - which is absurd and insulting to even an amateur sound engineer. The pre-amps are also extremely poor quality, but you get what you pay for. Don't expect much from this unit.
I found a good deal on a Presonus Firebox on ebay.. Used, but like new(????) For about 100 dollars and I also found the Fast track Pro for a good price bout 50 dollars under MSRP brand new. I guess every ones experience is different with equipment but do you agree for the needs of such a beginner as myself I will not be unsatisfied with the Fast Track Pro?
and So.
Thank you. ^_^
-Brought to you by your favorite newbie of the week.
1) Just making sure I'm understanding this...USB and Firewire, either will do for home recording. USB is more geared toward 2 track recording or no more than 2. Firewire handles more tracks better and is quicker? It seems in theory that Firewire is the better choice overall, but for what I'll be doing USB will suffice just fine. Am I understanding the USB-Firewire debate right?(did a search of it and that is the knowledge I've come to)
2) M-audio Fast Track Pro. I look at this. I'm recommended it. It looks nice. It seems to have what I need to start my path down the home recording world. But I read certain bad reviews and people paint such a bad picture of it I second guess myself. Reviews will mention that the mic preamps are no good and barely heard. I don't fully understand preamps yet even after reading.
Here is an excerpt on the review:
BEWARE: This is advertised as 96 KHz, when in reality IT CANNOT BOTH INPUT AND OUTPUT THIS SAMPLING RATE SIMULTANEOUSLY! It's one of most ridiculous things I've ever encountered. This is not advertised ANYWHERE on the box, their site, or in the manual. In reality, the highest quality you can get with this is 48 KHz. The only way you could get 96 KHz is if you didn't have any output - i.e. speakers - which is absurd and insulting to even an amateur sound engineer. The pre-amps are also extremely poor quality, but you get what you pay for. Don't expect much from this unit.
I found a good deal on a Presonus Firebox on ebay.. Used, but like new(????) For about 100 dollars and I also found the Fast track Pro for a good price bout 50 dollars under MSRP brand new. I guess every ones experience is different with equipment but do you agree for the needs of such a beginner as myself I will not be unsatisfied with the Fast Track Pro?
and So.
Thank you. ^_^
-Brought to you by your favorite newbie of the week.