On Fri, 2003-02-14 at 12:44, Bryan Koschmann - GKT wrote: > Hello, > > I'm a bit of a newbie (okay, REALLY newbie) when it comes to working with > audio, but I am a strong linux user. > > Basically, I have the following: > > 2 - instrument microphone (XLR) > 1 - vocal microphone (XLR) > 1 - keyboard w/ midi interface > > I want to do some multitrack recording, using anywhere fmro 2-4 of the > above items at once. I am getting ready to start building a dedicated box > for this. So, what kind of hardware should I be looking at? I'm looking > for something somewhat inexpensive (RME Hammerfall was about $600, Midiman > delta 1010 LT was closer to $700, both too much). Street prices are considerably less: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=030214125059066092132254565603/search/g=home?q=delta http://www.zzounds.com/love.music?p=b.YAM,SC00&z=1616214763612 ... This strikes me as cool tho' it's listed as compatible but untested at alsa. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=030214125059066092132254565603/search/g=rec/detail/base_id/101466 Same with this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRODIF96Pro/ ^These guys are professional as hell, by the way... they've got a lot of m-audio stuff too. > Also, should I be looking at any additional items like a mixing board, > amplifiers and such? I would greatly appreciate any ideas, thoughts, > hints, pointers, links! > > Thank you in advance, > > Bryan > > P.S. I know it seems like a lot for a "newbie", but I just like doing > things right the first time. -- Rick Taylor <ricktaylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> The Dispossessed