Hi Rick, If you *did* like ProTools (who wouldn't!), perhaps you could consider an M-Powered version of ProTools LE, where the hardware you use would be one of several FireWire solutions made by M-Audio (now owned by Avid, as is DigiDesign) ; in this situation the ProTools software can be added for as little as $149, which is the educator's discount price. Your hardware cost dilemma is in the fact that you need four (or more) microphone ins (where if you needed only 2, just buying an MBox 2 would be sufficient). Sticking with a strictly DigiDesign solution forces you into a DIGI 002 solution for approx. $1,200 (with the PT software included) In your situation, you could possibly spend $300 on an M-Audio FireWire 410 (which gives you your first 2 channels of phantom-powered XLR Ins), plus an additional $90 for an M-Audio "Audio Buddy" 2-channel preamp or a better one by PreSonus or ART (giving you your second 2 channels of XLR power), plus $150 for the M-Powered ProTools, all for about $540. This solution would support 24-bit, 96k sampling, btw.
This is my first thought, just off the cuff. With more time, I can come up with several solutions, if necessary. BTW, I am in no way affiliated w/ DigiDesign or M-Audio. Hope this helps in some way. Best regards, Dana On 2/8/06 10:21 PM, Richard Starr of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > --- You wrote: > Hi Rick, > A couple of quick questions, as the responses will make a difference: > 1) what power G4, and will it be running Tiger (by PCI, do you mean Yikes)? > 2) are you aiming for strictly software based, or do you have some resources > for hardware additions? > Best regards, > Dana > --- end of quote --- > Ok, I expect to use an agp G4 like a Digital Audio or a Quicksilver, probably > 800 mhz or better and yes it will be running Tiger. I've worked with some > multitrack software like ProTools and Final Cut (which is certainly a > multitrack > audio program), but I'm not sure what hardware is reasonably priced to bring > in > four or more tracks of live audio simultaneously. > > In terms of hardware, I'll need something to bring in a live recording using > several mics. I know there are pci solutions, firewire solutions and maybe > usb > hardware too, though for many tracks, I guess usb 2 would be called for. I'd > expect 16 bit sound, with a sampling rate of 42 or 48 khz. > > I'm open to advice on software too. I'm interested in having middle school > kids > work with this system so it should be fairly transparent and even attractive > to > look at, if possible. Affordable, too, if possible. > > Thanks Dana, I look forward to your insight. > > Rich -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
