Laptop Recording

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 30 Nov 2006 2:21 pm

Hi guys,

I want to put together a PC laptop recording rig to record myself, acoustic instruments, steel guitar, vocal, and need your opinions and recommendations on gear. I won't be recording drums, bands, or anything that would need a bunch of inputs.

PC laptop
· memory
· ram
recording software (Cubase, Sonar, etc.)
pre-amp
i/o digital interface w/firewire (M-Audio, PreSonus Firepod, Inspire 1394)

Any tips you can give me would be appreciated.

Also, I'm looking at some packages:

American Musical Supply

Musican's Friend

thanks much,
Drew

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Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 30 Nov 2006 7:13 pm

I know you need good sound in, to good sound out.

I don't know about digital requirements.

Use your best mics and preamps on the most important instruments/vocals.

Hope this helps.

Jon Moen · Post by **Jon Moen** » 30 Nov 2006 9:11 pm

Check the software requirements carefully. Some of them require an external 7200 RPM hard drive

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 30 Nov 2006 9:20 pm

Drew, give me a call this weekend. I've been doing computer recording for several years now. I can probably point you in the right direction based on your budget.

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Gary Shepherd

Carter D-10

www.16tracks.com

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 1 Dec 2006 1:20 pm

Gary,

Thanks for the offer of help.I will contact you soon.

Drew

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