Goddammit, being stupid sucks.

[irawan gani]

Originally Posted by KittyHime

#2. Does the lack of laptop-mentioning indicate that using a laptop is not recommended? I was kinda hoping I could. Do I need anything extra-special if I wish to go that direction?

i am not sure about pc laptops but i doubt it is recommended. this is due to the fact that if you want to go firewire you cant upgrade whereas a desktop would.

and this is where a mac has the upperhand with its macbooks and macbook pros (albeit a bit expensive) you do not need to upgrade because the audio card was designed specifically with audio/film recording/editing in mind. which is why its a bit more dear.

i have recorded live stuffs and studio stuffs using my macbook for a while now. it has never failed me in sound quality (only my skills have let me down).

Originally Posted by KittyHime

#3. Ah, how very nice of you, thanks... But... Where's the link?? lol

just go to Sweetwater.com and look at what it has.

anyway, have a look at this thread. it might interest you - http://forum.recordingreview.com/f34...-burned-11820/

[KittyHime]

Originally Posted by mindundermatter

It sounds to me like all you really need is a 2-channel interface with MIDI inputs and a couple decent microphones. For it 'not to sound like ass' you'll also want to get a standalone preamp, some nice monitors, and at least one 'Cadillac' microphone.

Ok, so...

*The Needed Item List*
#1. 2-channel interface with MIDI inputs
#2. Standalone preamp
#3. Some nice monitors
#4. What sounds like 2 to 3 mics

And therefore...
#1. Any recommendations?
#2. (repeat answer)
#3. ... *sigh* Ignorance... can be quite the embarrassment, can't it? ...So, again, monitors are something I have yet to read about. Are we talking, like, monitors like computer-screens? Or is this something completely different?? Also, by your usage of the word "some" it sounds like there are perhaps a few embedded contingencies here. Overall I guess what I'm trying to learn is what the hell are the monitors for, how many will I most likely need, and why? And... after all that... We'll return to #2.'s (repeat answer).
#4. Does this mean 2 regs and one Cad, or will a reg and a Cad do? And once again, for the Cad... *(repeat answer)*

Your post was so simple, my friend, but it appears that I have complicated it. Trying to not get too anal, as recommended by our dear friend Garww, but-- seeing as I do wish to absorb all the info I can prior to venturing off into what appears as the bleak and scary world of home recording before my nooby eyes... I'll beg your pardon for my obnoxiousness.

[KittyHime]

Originally Posted by irawan gani

>#1. i am not sure about pc laptops but i doubt it is recommended. this is due to the fact that if you want to go firewire you cant upgrade whereas a desktop would.

and this is where a mac has the upperhand with its macbooks and macbook pros (albeit a bit expensive) you do not need to upgrade because the audio card was designed specifically with audio/film recording/editing in mind. which is why its a bit more dear.

>#2. just go to Sweetwater.com and look at what it has.

>#3. anyway, have a look at this thread. it might interest you - http://forum.recordingreview.com/f34...-burned-11820/

#1. Good info. I issue my thanks.

#2. ...Er, ahhh, I see!! "Sweetwater" is the name of a website! My god, I'm a dummy. I shall be visiting shortly.

#3. Great thread!! Thanks for pointing it out!

My dear Irawan Gani, you have clearly taken much time in typing up all the info that you have. I feel rather like I'll go permanently retarded if I try to cram all of it into my tiny brain right now, let alone reply to all of it (which you might appreciate anyway), but...

Here's a head-bangin' Pac-Man thingy with beer as an indication of my gratitude. lol

Once I get over the shell-shock of the information-flood, the gift of my idiotic nooby questions may be coming your way.

[irawan gani]

Originally Posted by KittyHime

#1. Good info. I issue my thanks.

#2. ...Er, ahhh, I see!! "Sweetwater" is the name of a website! My god, I'm a dummy. I shall be visiting shortly.

#3. Great thread!! Thanks for pointing it out!

My dear Irawan Gani, you have clearly taken much time in typing up all the info that you have. I feel rather like I'll go permanently retarded if I try to cram all of it into my tiny brain right now, let alone reply to all of it (which you might appreciate anyway), but...

Here's a head-bangin' Pac-Man thingy with beer as an indication of my gratitude. lol

hahhahaha... dont worry about it dude. the people here are usually obliged to answer your questions. its just that you have managed to cramp 500worth of threads into one.

but once you have digested them all, you will realize it is THAT simple. well if you brain works well that way, so be it! we are musos, we work in strange ways! i mean look at michael jackson...

Originally Posted by KittyHime

#3. ... *sigh* Ignorance... can be quite the embarrassment, can't it? ...So, again, monitors are something I have yet to read about. Are we talking, like, monitors like computer-screens? Or is this something completely different??

monitors are tech speak for speakers. (sorry cant resist that )

but i understand when you are getting around all these recording technology lingo. believe me when i say, it gets better from here onwards.... ummm... maybe? hahahahah

anyway, feel free to ask and so on so forth. someone will answer your call.

[TonyB]

I love the Title of this thread!

For your purposes a laptop can work, but if you're planning to upgrade and expand your recording rig you'll need a high power laptop.

Practically every big time engineer and producer in Nashville has a laptop that they carry with them between the studio and their home studio.

Problem is, you're looking at a high end laptop. A cheap laptop will get you working with a 2-channel interface, preamp, and microphone as mindundermatter suggests. And as previously discussed, you may have some OS/driver issues, but nothing that can't be worked out.

[richiebee]

Originally Posted by irawan gani

and this is where a mac has the upperhand with its macbooks and macbook pros (albeit a bit expensive) you do not need to upgrade because the audio card was designed specifically with audio/film recording/editing in mind. which is why its a bit more dear.

Who sold you that idea?

[irawan gani]

Originally Posted by richiebee

Who sold you that idea?

i sold myself that idea. i have used both and experienced both.

BUT if someone say a mac desktop is better than PC desktop i would violently object because thats total bs. all i am saying is that using a laptop. mac facilitates this better than pc.

[String7th]

Laptops are obviously needed for mobile recordings, and producer work who need to transfer from studio to studio.

But remember, you will be staring at this thing for hours on hours, and using a mini-keyboard and touch-pad mouse really sucks. A desktop is much more practical. More power for less money. When you get into plug ins, multi-channel tracking, virtual instruments, and recording other people's music, you will be glad you got a standard desktop.

[TonyB]

Originally Posted by String7th

Laptops are obviously needed for mobile recordings, and producer work who need to transfer from studio to studio.

But remember, you will be staring at this thing for hours on hours, and using a mini-keyboard and touch-pad mouse really sucks. A desktop is much more practical. More power for less money. When you get into plug ins, multi-channel tracking, virtual instruments, and recording other people's music, you will be glad you got a standard desktop.

True, but I think the OP was asking for technical reasons over practical operational reasons.

I agree, a powerful desktop is leaps and bound more technically and operationally viable; and more cost effective and flexible/expandable. I don't know what I'd do without my UAD and MOTU cards in my desktop.

I have both, laptop for mobile recording, but I'll download from my laptop to my desktop for mixing, because my laptop couldn't handle the mix load I'd put on it.

[garageband]

Everything I read just confused me even more.

So people type and type more stuff for you to read. Put down the shovel.

You should do exactly as mind says:

Originally Posted by mindundermatter

It sounds to me like all you really need is a 2-channel interface with MIDI inputs and a couple decent microphones. For it 'not to sound like ass' you'll also want to get a standalone preamp, some nice monitors, and at least one 'Cadillac' microphone.

Oh, and buy a Mac. You'll be glad you did. Now get started.