Soundcard for my portable setup really necessary?

Rasmus Faber · 20th September 2007, 08:50 PM

I am setting up a portable studio for writing/producing on a remote location.

I will run Logic 8 on a Macbook Pro, using only internal softsynths and plugs.

I'll use an SEUSB 2200A mic to record demo vocals and ideas (but if I need to record for real I'll sort out a real studio for the occasion).

Because I'll move around a lot I'll be working/mixing mostly in headphones.

My question. Will an external soundcard affect the quality of the playback to such extent that it would be reasonable to have just for the headphones and very occasional speaker use?

Opinions?

KBOY · 20th September 2007, 10:34 PM

My main worry would be the quality going in..... Maybe you don't care about that but what if you get a magical take?

Rasmus Faber · 20th September 2007, 10:44 PM

Yeah.. well there will be very little going in (cause I make mostly electronic stuff, and will have mainly that, and remix work to do while I'm away). But If I make a magical vocal demo take and wanna keep it, well... I'm, just gonna have to live with the quality then I guess. But if I am to make a serious vocal or instrument take I will sort out a studio rental for a day or so.

Since I need to keep weight an size down, I wanna avoid everything that isnt really necessary.
So I'm thinking if the quality of the out audio would really bother me in the long run if going internally it might still be worth it to bring a small sound card, what do you think?

KBOY · 21st September 2007, 12:06 AM

What about that new 2 in 2 out card from apogee?

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20th September 2007, 08:50 PM	#1
Rasmus Faber Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 111	Soundcard for my portable setup really necessary? I am setting up a portable studio for writing/producing on a remote location. I will run Logic 8 on a Macbook Pro, using only internal softsynths and plugs. I'll use an SEUSB 2200A mic to record demo vocals and ideas (but if I need to record for real I'll sort out a real studio for the occasion). Because I'll move around a lot I'll be working/mixing mostly in headphones. My question. Will an external soundcard affect the quality of the playback to such extent that it would be reasonable to have just for the headphones and very occasional speaker use? Opinions?

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20th September 2007, 10:34 PM	#2
KBOY Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: philadelphia Posts: 364	My main worry would be the quality going in..... Maybe you don't care about that but what if you get a magical take?

20th September 2007, 10:44 PM	#3
Rasmus Faber Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 111	Yeah.. well there will be very little going in (cause I make mostly electronic stuff, and will have mainly that, and remix work to do while I'm away). But If I make a magical vocal demo take and wanna keep it, well... I'm, just gonna have to live with the quality then I guess. But if I am to make a serious vocal or instrument take I will sort out a studio rental for a day or so. Since I need to keep weight an size down, I wanna avoid everything that isnt really necessary. So I'm thinking if the quality of the out audio would really bother me in the long run if going internally it might still be worth it to bring a small sound card, what do you think?

21st September 2007, 12:06 AM	#4
KBOY Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: philadelphia Posts: 364	What about that new 2 in 2 out card from apogee?