On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:31:17 -0400 "David L. Craig" <dlc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I'm looking at getting an M-Audio Delta 1010 for the > music workstation I'm building and have a few questions [ snip ] > What other hardware do I need > aside from input sources, cables, balanced to 1/4" TIP > adapters, amplifier(s) and speakers to handle 8 channel > recording/playback? And here's the crux of the biscuit! You'll also be wanting microphone pre-amplification. I have a Behringer mixer (16inx4out) that I consider crucial to the recording process. I like the preamps on the 8 mic channels. I have a lot more, but could just live with that! lol -- ====================================================================== Joe Hartley - UNIX/network Consultant - jh@xxxxxxxxxxxx Without deviation from the norm, "progress" is not possible. - FZappa