alonso
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I am thinking about buying a card in between $700 and $1000. Which card would give me the best benefits?
MONTE
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It would help to know what you plan to record. Mostly midi, mostly analog, do you need digital ins, how many of each? Different cards have different features and I/O configurations. If you could post more info I am sure you can get some useful suggestions here.
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j
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pc, mac, laptop?
Rochey
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delta 1010
i think you'll find that most people here really really like them
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i think you'll find that most people here really really like them
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alonso
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I am thinking about analog and MIDI. My goal is to be able to record my drumset, so I think I should need at least 8 analog ins. I think I am not going to record with all the analog ins at the same time every time but as I said, if am gonna invest about$1000, I want to have the possiblity of recording my drumset.It must be a card for a desktop, PC
frank_1
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M-audio Delta 1010 is a great deal. Look into that!
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chuchosay
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I own a MOTU 2408 mkII and I love it. It has 8 analog inputs built in (and 8 outputs). Also, you can by an A/D converter, like the Alesis Adat AI3 and get another 8 analog inputs for your sound card. You can buy another yet and get 24 total!
In addition to that, you can add up to 2 more outboard MOTU processors, giving you the possibility of 72 tracks total.
For recording drums, you will want probably at least 8. With the $350 Alesis AI3, you can get 16 total.
Also, the MOTU comes with WDM drivers, which can be downloaded from their website.
Something that MOTU does that not everybody else does and really suprised me--they actually encourage you to open up the product. You can move jumpers to set the outboard processor to your liking. Also, this means that if a connection ever goes bad and you know what your doing, you can fix it yourself w/out paying for repairs.
In addition to that, you can add up to 2 more outboard MOTU processors, giving you the possibility of 72 tracks total.
For recording drums, you will want probably at least 8. With the $350 Alesis AI3, you can get 16 total.
Also, the MOTU comes with WDM drivers, which can be downloaded from their website.
Something that MOTU does that not everybody else does and really suprised me--they actually encourage you to open up the product. You can move jumpers to set the outboard processor to your liking. Also, this means that if a connection ever goes bad and you know what your doing, you can fix it yourself w/out paying for repairs.
alonso
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Between a 1010,Layla and 2408mkII?
Dolemite
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chuchosay
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Like you said, you're going to need at least 8 inputs if you want to record a drum set. 8 is enough for a drum set, but you will always want more.
I'm not positive, but I think both the 1010 and the Layla offer 8 analog ins and a digital input, which you can buy a A/D converter for if you want 8 more analog inputs. I know the Layla can record all inputs at once, giving you a maximum of 16 inputs. I'm not sure if the 1010 can record all inputs at the same time, though.
However, the Layla costs $800. If you look around and find the lowest price on the 2408 and ask Zzounds to beat it (to get the free shipping), you'll be spending around $800 on the 2408. I think the 2408 is the way to go as far as those two are concerned. Plus, the 2408 can be upgraded to 72 tracks.
Again, I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure all of these cards offer 24-bit inputs.
I don't know as much about the 1010, except that it is only about $600. I would look into the 1010 some more. If it can handle 16 inputs at once, maybe that's your best option.
I'm not positive, but I think both the 1010 and the Layla offer 8 analog ins and a digital input, which you can buy a A/D converter for if you want 8 more analog inputs. I know the Layla can record all inputs at once, giving you a maximum of 16 inputs. I'm not sure if the 1010 can record all inputs at the same time, though.
However, the Layla costs $800. If you look around and find the lowest price on the 2408 and ask Zzounds to beat it (to get the free shipping), you'll be spending around $800 on the 2408. I think the 2408 is the way to go as far as those two are concerned. Plus, the 2408 can be upgraded to 72 tracks.
Again, I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure all of these cards offer 24-bit inputs.
I don't know as much about the 1010, except that it is only about $600. I would look into the 1010 some more. If it can handle 16 inputs at once, maybe that's your best option.
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weatherbill
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10/10 or the Q-10?
I think those are your best choices, either the Delta 10/10 or the Aardvark Q-10. Don't know if the Delta has mic pre amps built in it, but the aark Q-10 does and that's what made me buy that instead, but I can't remember if the delta has pre's. Also I think it was the software package that made me buy the aark over the delta because cakewalk is easier to work with. Can't remember exactly, but the pre's built in are something to consider. Also, AArk was having some problems with getting windows xp drivers going, but things have since smoothed out now that they have a pre-release xp driver that works good, but still needs a little minor things to fix on it that aark is presently working on. I think the word is that everyone actually is having issues with windows xp with their drivers.
Yeah, having the pre amps is nice, but you might check out the delta 10/10 too. That has alot of great reviews
I think those are your best choices, either the Delta 10/10 or the Aardvark Q-10. Don't know if the Delta has mic pre amps built in it, but the aark Q-10 does and that's what made me buy that instead, but I can't remember if the delta has pre's. Also I think it was the software package that made me buy the aark over the delta because cakewalk is easier to work with. Can't remember exactly, but the pre's built in are something to consider. Also, AArk was having some problems with getting windows xp drivers going, but things have since smoothed out now that they have a pre-release xp driver that works good, but still needs a little minor things to fix on it that aark is presently working on. I think the word is that everyone actually is having issues with windows xp with their drivers.
Yeah, having the pre amps is nice, but you might check out the delta 10/10 too. That has alot of great reviews
Rochey
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the 1010 doesn't have mic pre's.
but it's a fantastic card
*spot the happy owner *
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but it's a fantastic card
*spot the happy owner *
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