What I decided to do:

NCNDude · 22nd December 2004

Not that anyone is particulary interested but based on the feedback I received from my "what should I buy thread" I have decided on the following:

1 Sytek MPX4-ii 4 channel pre
1 Broadhurst Gardens BG-1 2 channel pre

Audix Drums Mic Pacakge [1xD-6, 1xD-1, 2xD-2, 1xD-4]
Studio Projects C-4 Pair for overheads [taking a risk here]
Have SM-57, MD-421, SP C-1
Mogami bulk cable and connectors.

Presonus Firepod to replace my Aardvark Q10 [already bought]

Total: about $3200 US

Thanks and feel free to shoot it full of holes. Pulling the trigger on the rest of it next week.

I figure that computer DAW interfaces come and go so spending some dough on good pres and decent drum mics is the right way to go with this.

Record heavy rock in da basement. Listen through HR-824's.

PaRaNoId · 24th December 2004

just curious why you decided to dump the Q-10...I just did that too and upgraded to an EMU 1820M. Sounds like a decent setup to me

NCNDude · 24th December 2004

Couple of concerns:

1. I have the original pre 96K model with the older converters in it. Not that I record at 96K but the ones that it came with are really cloudy sounding to me and don't stack too hot. IMO.

2. Drivers have made me bonkers for the last couple of years. Just all the hangups and oddities. It worked but it could be a little fussy. Got tired of dealing with it.

3. Wanted something firewire so I could take it out with the laptop if I needed it.

**DrDeltaM** · 24th December 2004

Looking foreward to your review of the new stuff you ordered, after seeing your interesting report on the Firepod!

ozmorphasis · 27th December 2004

Hey NCNDude,

Just wondering why you are going with a BG1 if you are doing hard rock. I own one, and love it so far. It's mostly used for classical stuff. What is the main attraction for you, just out of curiosity?

The thing is super smooth sounding. Also, the price is definitely amazing. Have I answered my own question at this point?

22nd December 2004	#1
NCNDude Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PA USA Posts: 14 Thread Starter	What I decided to do: Not that anyone is particulary interested but based on the feedback I received from my "what should I buy thread" I have decided on the following: 1 Sytek MPX4-ii 4 channel pre 1 Broadhurst Gardens BG-1 2 channel pre Audix Drums Mic Pacakge [1xD-6, 1xD-1, 2xD-2, 1xD-4] Studio Projects C-4 Pair for overheads [taking a risk here] Have SM-57, MD-421, SP C-1 Mogami bulk cable and connectors. Presonus Firepod to replace my Aardvark Q10 [already bought] Total: about $3200 US Thanks and feel free to shoot it full of holes. Pulling the trigger on the rest of it next week. I figure that computer DAW interfaces come and go so spending some dough on good pres and decent drum mics is the right way to go with this. Record heavy rock in da basement. Listen through HR-824's.

24th December 2004	#2
PaRaNoId Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 549	just curious why you decided to dump the Q-10...I just did that too and upgraded to an EMU 1820M. Sounds like a decent setup to me __________________ It's not the tools, it's the talent... My new Studio www.epicentre-recording.com Clients include- GIN BLOSSOMS, SOCIAL DISTORTION, HOT HOT HEAT, CIRCA SURVIVE, SILVER SUN PICKUPS, PHOENIX, DIRTY HEADS, ROGER CLYNE AND THE PACEMAKERS, BUSTICLES, ABOVE THE LOVE...

24th December 2004	#3
NCNDude Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PA USA Posts: 14 Thread Starter	Re: Couple of concerns: 1. I have the original pre 96K model with the older converters in it. Not that I record at 96K but the ones that it came with are really cloudy sounding to me and don't stack too hot. IMO. 2. Drivers have made me bonkers for the last couple of years. Just all the hangups and oddities. It worked but it could be a little fussy. Got tired of dealing with it. 3. Wanted something firewire so I could take it out with the laptop if I needed it.

24th December 2004	#4
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27th December 2004	#5
ozmorphasis Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 35	Hey NCNDude, Just wondering why you are going with a BG1 if you are doing hard rock. I own one, and love it so far. It's mostly used for classical stuff. What is the main attraction for you, just out of curiosity? The thing is super smooth sounding. Also, the price is definitely amazing. Have I answered my own question at this point?

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