RE: Recording on a Powerbook

["Glenn Poorman" <glenn.poorman@autodesk.com>]

If memory serves me correctly, Digidesign hardware locks
you into using Digidesign software. That's not necessarily
a bad thing but some of the other audio interfaces out there
leave you with a wide variety of choices as to which software
to use (including Pro Tools). The MOTU 828mkII is such a
device although, at $750, it's a bit higher than what you
are wanting to spend. Check around though.

Glenn

> -----Original Message-----
> From: LeonD [mailto:ld60@rcn.com] 
> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 7:41 AM
> To: Loopers-Delight
> Subject: Recording on a Powerbook
> 
> After years of being a Windows users, I'm jumping ship and getting a
Mac; a
> 15" PowerBook.  One of my primary uses it to record digital audio. I'm
> looking for suggestions on how to connect a mic / guitar to the
laptop.
> 
> While four inputs would be nice, I could get by with two. The most I'd
like
> to spend is around $500.  One store I stopped in really pushed
Digidesign's
> Mbox.  They said in addition to having quality hardware, the included
> software was great.
> 
> So, is the Mbox the way to go or is there something else I should be
> considering?
> 
> Thanks,
> LeonD