Re: [MLUG] multitrack digital recording

["Mark Rages" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On 1/11/07, Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> On Thu, 11 Jan 2007, Fallert, Adam Christian wrote:
>
> > I don't speak on this subject with any authority, but I have dabbled a
> > bit with professional grade recording equipment within the past couple
> > of years.
> >
> > Personally, I prefer the stand alone equipment myself and you can always
> > find new and used equipment for relatively cheap all the way up to the
> > "bend over and take it..." prices.  I also think you are going to be
> > hard pressed to find a sound card (if they even make them) with 16
> > inputs plus software at a price the average person is willing to pay.
> > I know that many of the modern digital recorders allow for direct
> > interfacing with a computer via a USB.
>
> The 16 tracks don't have to be recorded simultaneously.  I would usually
> record one at a time.  It's just nice to be able to maintain the
> separation and then mix the 16 tracks together in the end.  For right now,
> for me, I'm sure that 4 tracks will be great.  After all, The Beatles
> recorded Sgt. Peppers on 4 track, so you can do plenty with it.

Making a good sounding recording is about 10 percent equipment and
ninety percent skill.

My macbook came with GarageBand.  It's a fairly simple multitrack system.

Linux has Ardour, which is not as polished but probably more powerful.

You can buy a nice multichannel soundcard, but a good stereo card will
get you started.  The Linux-friendly pro cards are RME Hammerfall and
M-Audio Delta series.

Regards,
Mark
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