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Originally Posted by aussie_techie  im not saying you need a $2000 with a $2000 pre and a $2000 interface im just saying you want something reasonable. |
I 'm not saying that I wouldn't "want" such things. But for the application I intend to use it for I don't "need" such things. I'll be recording rehearsals in gyms, cafeterias, and outdoors. Not the best accoustics to be had to start with. And given that I'll be performing with the group(s) as well, I don't want something too high end that could "walk off" while I'm not looking.
A used $80 Mobile Pre fits the bill. But I was hoping to use my $20 computer mic, which I can't do without a bias voltage. For home use I'll have "better" equipment, but I'm not really wanting to exceed $500 for everything. I'm still in the proof on concept stage. aka "Can" I do it. Can I do it "well" may come a bit later.
Sure, I'd like to have 36 bit @ 192kHz sampling with a mic that can pick up 10Hz to 50kHz. To be played back on a stereo system capable of reproduction at the same or better specs. But realistically that can't be had for under $500, if at all.