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Originally Posted by t0lkien  UPDATE: after more time deliberating (and especially after reading those Ari Hest links) , I've settled on the M-Audio Fast Track Pro, and a set of Audio Technica M50's, and probably a Shure beta 57a mic. The lot will cost me less than USD$500, which is pretty reasonable, and will give me a durable and versatile setup to run off my PC laptop (I hope).
I really like the look of the E-MU 1616m, but it is a bit physically bigger than I wanted, has more than I will ever likely use and - the clincher - it requires mains power. Also there are known issues with the PCMCIA card, though newer versions may have solved that.
Thanks to all for your input, both here an in other areas of the forum. |
I think the mics you are getting will be fine - your operative word that started the whole thread was....... "demo."
I have been part way up the gear lust food chain and am in the process of downsizing to just an Mbox1, ibook and 2 mics. I need portability and since I am also a songwriter first and foremost, I need simplicity. They are just demos....... I am going to record a CD project, but for that I am going to use a real engineer who has pro gear and pro ears...... I don't have either.
bilco