I think that I may have found this link on this very list, but I'm not sure: http://linuxdevices.com/articles/AT8275095591.html On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:51:47 +0100, geekery@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <geekery@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello there, > I am thinking about putting together a silent (or very near) machine for recording classical guitar. I have this set up in mind and would like to use ardour (so that I can do drop-ins etc) even though there is a don't use epia warning on the ardour homepage: > > epia m10k with a replacement fan (17db) > silverstone LG06 (silent PSU - fanless) > samsung spinpoint (apparently the quietest Hard Drive about) > 512Mb ram > ...and my trusty Terratec EWX2496 > > The main question is: I would only at maximum be multitracking 2 parts. Is the epia so bad that it wouldn't be able to cope with that? (I have no idea what the link about the epia on the ardour homepage is talking about so please have mercy in your replies.) > > Otherwise, does anyone have any alternative suggestions about putting together a good-as-silent machine for only a little cash? (this set-up with a DVD burner will set me back around 350 pounds sterling not including the soundcard.) > > Much thanks for your interest, > > James Fenn > -- "Both Rob and I see sound as shapes. I only have to do this (makes a fist) and he knows what sound I mean". - Autechre ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ernie Dulanowsky CCNA CWLSS www.pulsewidth.ca >> test_tones on www.cjtr.ca <<