Audio And Midi Interfaces-getting Started Options

[alton1]

Hi folks,

I have switched from a pc to a mac for recording music. I have a dual 866 G4. I have two issues. How do I get my audio into the mac? Previously, I used a sound card (M Audio Audiophile 24/96) with a pair of stereo RCA ins and outs that went to my mixing board's stereo ins and outs. This sound card won't fit into my mac. For now I just need to get the stereo mix from my mixing board to the computer and be able to get whatever's been recorded back out to my mixer.

On the MIDI end, I used a MOTU interface (Micro Express). The issue here is that the interface uses parallel ports or serial ports to connect to a computer and the mac G4 has USB ports. Is there an adapter or a cable that can make the connection for me. I know these are basic questions, but I appreciate your help.

[emgcarra]

Hi Alton1, Welcome to the forum...

First of all, you will need a dedicated audio interface in order to get any sound into your mac, same to get it out (I mean the same interface). Fortunately there are lots of stuff in the market...from $ 99.oo to infinite...
Then you have to deal with those USB and Firewire ins and outs......There is not an adapter or the like, to make your good all Motu into USB...Sorry, You´re going to purchase a new one, once again, you´re lucky
there are a bunch of Midi interfaces in the market that coul do the trick.
Now you will have to sit down for a while, paper & pencil, and start to write down your needs (music wise)
and then you´ll be ready to expend your money wisely and with a minimun error rate... All this is an advice
from someone who had been there...
Good Luck

emgcarra