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 lun. 15 déc. 2003, 05:42
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I have a g4 powerbook 867 Mhz, 384 mb RAM, running 10.2.8. After some investigation, I've narrowed my choices down to two, for money, quality and reliability: getting an M-Audio Duo and Logic Audio Big Box or getting the Digidesign M-box. (roughly $500 for either) I'm wondering if there's any major differences between the two set-ups (hardware or software advantages, etc.) and also if anyone has any recommendations or warnings for me on my set up in general.
I'll be doing some recording with a mixer probably or just using the 2 inputs for mics, etc. I recognize the limitations of USB but I need good software more than inputs/outputs right now. Maybe I'll upgrade to FireWire sometime. Thanks for your advice! |
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jeu. 18 déc. 2003, 21:23
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Decide on what you want to plug into your computer - how many mics, guitars, keyboards...? If you want to input midi information, the mbox won't do it!
If you want good mics using 48V phantom power, a pair'll cost more than the mbox/PTLE. Consider the app you want to use for making music, and for making the interface work. You get PTLE free with the mbox. How are you going to listen to what you're making? I suggest a good pair of headphones. You can use your hifi amp & speakers for output, and only good monitors when you really can't resist paying out for them. Cables need to be included in your costing. If you're getting a new computer too and need to record with mics, consider the noise the computer makes (fans, CD, HD). Portables are the quietest. I suggest finding an extra source of income too - heeh hee 
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tgwj Mbox Vs. The Rest Of The Usb World lun. 15 déc. 2003, 05:42
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