which is better?

[airmowgli]

I’m just curious…which is better for recording? An all in one multitrack console or a computer? Is there any difference?

 

[dwarf]

Ok first of all heres a good site detailing everyhing about recording.

www.tweakheadz.com/guide

Next, I went the multi track rout becuase I wanted portabillity and that way I could have an "All in one unit" by all means you could use your computer just for recording but I wasn't going to.

It all really depends on your budget and what your recording.

ALso with computers you can eg. Add a compressor if you don't like your settings as with a MTR I don't think you can (still a newbie)

 

[airmowgli]

Right. Well, I guess that im just a little intimidated to go the computer route. Lately ive just been using a little four track and transferring the files to my computer and mixing them in cubase, that seems to be working ok. I guess im just curious as to which one gives you more “bang for your buck”

 

[HangDawg]

Ok first of all heres a good site detailing everyhing about recording.

www.tweakheadz.com/guide

Next, I went the multi track rout becuase I wanted portabillity and that way I could have an "All in one unit" by all means you could use your computer just for recording but I wasn't going to.

It all really depends on your budget and what your recording.

ALso with computers you can eg. Add a compressor if you don't like your settings as with a MTR I don't think you can (still a newbie)

Is there a reason you keep sending people off to another site? What, you don't think there's anyone here that can answer his questions?

 

[Dani Pace]

If you are used to recording on a four track ( cassette I assume) then making the transition to a stand alone unit should be easier than getting used to doing everything on a pc. The pc route allows you to add/access more features but is more complicated. If portability is an issue then a stand alone unit might be your best bet, they are a lot easier to move to remote locations. You mentioned using Cuebase to mix, you will still be able to use the same process with a stand alone unit.

 

[blazingstrings]

I agree with Dani, if you like the way your working now and feel comfortable with it then go for the stand alone. But if you desire more than what you have with the four track and are kind of use to mixing and editing on a pc you may want to go that rout.

-Blaze

 

[dwarf]

Is there a reason you keep sending people off to another site? What, you don't think there's anyone here that can answer his questions?

Have you looked at that site? It's a really good guide to recording. I do know that people want their questions answered, but also some people could avoid stupid questions (not saying that this is stupid) by just reading.

Also I’m not the only one who recommends tweakheadz a lot of the users here (bluebear) also frequent the studio central forums.

It’s a wide world of information out there, you just have to look.

 

[airmowgli]

i have read through it before. im fairly familiar with basic recording techniques. i just wanted some experienced opinions before i buy. thanks, you were helpful