hi
Sooooo I know the question has been popped here a few times, I read most of the old posts re the subject matter.
But to be more specific:
1) What audio interface/soundcard should I consider with a budget of roughly R2700.
Needs: I want to be able to record a full album, at-home-roughing-it DIY-style. I'd still like the quality to be semi-decent,
but it will obviously not be as top notch as something recorded in a proper primed sound studio with an experienced recording engineer.
Just a little pet-midlife crisis goal I've set for myself for the next 2 years ?
2) The audio interface/soundcard needs to be compatible and work with Garageband on my Macbook, and Audacity (and or Cubase - which I might consider getting, have trial version)
3) Firewire or USB? I would think firewire is probably better for best data transfer?? Or are USB interfaces up to scratch these days?
4) Apart from the audio interface/soundcard, would I need a pre-amp as well? Or would the pre-amp be built into the audio interface?
I'm not exactly the most tech savvy one around...
I'll be recording with an SM57.
Input muchly appreciated, thanks!
Sooooo I know the question has been popped here a few times, I read most of the old posts re the subject matter.
But to be more specific:
1) What audio interface/soundcard should I consider with a budget of roughly R2700.
Needs: I want to be able to record a full album, at-home-roughing-it DIY-style. I'd still like the quality to be semi-decent,
but it will obviously not be as top notch as something recorded in a proper primed sound studio with an experienced recording engineer.
Just a little pet-midlife crisis goal I've set for myself for the next 2 years ?
2) The audio interface/soundcard needs to be compatible and work with Garageband on my Macbook, and Audacity (and or Cubase - which I might consider getting, have trial version)
3) Firewire or USB? I would think firewire is probably better for best data transfer?? Or are USB interfaces up to scratch these days?
4) Apart from the audio interface/soundcard, would I need a pre-amp as well? Or would the pre-amp be built into the audio interface?
I'm not exactly the most tech savvy one around...
I'll be recording with an SM57.
Input muchly appreciated, thanks!