> > 2 mics going into 2 XLR jacks that are part of the 1010LT, which then > > (PCI) goes into the rest of the computer where ALSA/OSS will recognize > > it and process it. > > > Yes and no. If you want to have good mic quality and control you should > go through a mixing desk first. I'm really interested in getting a mixer, though before I decide on one I'm hoping it works with the 8-mono/4-stereo (XLR) set-up I'm looking at, including the ability to feed all 8 XLRs simultaneously into a computer from the mixer's outs. > In this case I was referring to the ADAT connectors which allow you to > transfer digital signals between the mixer and the sound card. You would > still record to hard disk or external disk or if you have ADAT tapes > then you can use them too. Oh! Okay. :) What would be some examples of digital signals via ADAT connectors? > You should get a mixer. As you are intending to work with mics and > instruments then it will make your life a lot easier. Also aim for a > higher quality brand as it really makes a difference. Even a second hand > Mackie will be better than a new Behringer in most cases so ebay is your > friend. Personally I would get a Midas if I could afford one. I'm definitely interested in a mixer. I have seen some great deals on used mixers, though I will (try to) get new... hoping to. > > Does anybody have any recommendations or suggestions on MIDI keyboards? > > > > > > Evolution make/made some reasonable usb keyboards. You should check out > the local store and see which one has the most features for your > immediate needs. You might find that a usb midi controller with a few > keys is better suited rather than a full set of keys. Things to look our > for are touch sensitivity, size of the knobs, location of the buttons > etc. There are so many devices on the market that it is best to test a > few before you buy. I had to look that up, Evolution part of M-Audio, they appear to be pretty slick and effective. One thing confused me, they list 2 apparently similar keyboard types, the "MIDI Keyboard Controllers" and the "Audio Interface Keyboards": http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=keyboardcontrollers It looks like the "Audio Interface Keyboards" is closer to what I'm looking for, less bulky and an easier fit on the desktop near a computer keyboard. (Just guessing.) The least expensive one in that category is $300 (49-key "KeyStudio 49i" (4 octaves)). I have approximately 35 inches desk room (width), which is perfect for a 4 octave MIDI keyboard (average ~31 to 32 inches), though I'm hoping to stick to a $100 to $200 range or even $100 to $150 max, if possible. The 2 octave, 25-key (average ~18 to 19 inches), option is something I can consider, though the farther I get from the full 88-key version the more difficult it could be to use it for my 2 primary keyboard purposes - composing music and recording music. I'm thinking out loud. ;) So an 88-key would be too large for my 35-inch (89cm) width desk, in which case I'd have to rearrange my studio, though I'm thinking 2 or 4 octaves - definitely 4 - will be enough. I have seen some $100 ones (2 octave) on zzounds.com, though am curious if there's a 4 octave one close to that price. Anyway, I'll keep digging... I'll find it eventually. :) The main thing, right now, is that I get a mixer and PCI card that both work with 8 simultaneous XLRs (and 1 or 2 MIDI instruments on the PCI card). Thank you again, great advice from everybody! :) Sean _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
