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I want a condenser mic and an audio interface system for Christmas. I don't own ether things yet and I want to get started doing better recordings. What do you think about this package?
TASCAM US-144 Interface and MXL 990/991 Microphone Bundle and more Studio and Recording Packages at GuitarCenter.com.
* TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4X4 Audio MIDI Computer Interface:
* 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power
* 2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to Hi-Z/guitar input)
* MIDI I/O
* S/PDIF digital I/O
* USB 2.0 equipped (supports USB 1.1)
* Up to 24-bit/96kHz recording quality
* Zero-latency hardware monitoring
* Headphone/level control
* Bus powered for use with PCs and Macs
* Support for Windows Vista
* MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Microphone Package:
* The 990 for vocals has silky highs and tight, solid lows
* The 991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads
* 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragms
* Comes with carrying case and mic stand adapters
* Suited for digital and analog recording
I'm an amateur so I need advice on whats suitable for me, and also should I consider buying any other gadgets?
thx