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Pre for Laptop Recording
« on: March 02, 2004, 08:00:12 PM »
I think I will be getting a laptop for my high school graduation sometime towards the beginning of June. I want to utilize this baby in every way possible, and since I am currently stuck in the world of MD, I think laptop recording would be a nice way to go. What sort of pre/ad combo would you guys recommend. I am looking to spend under $400 and am so not opposed to used gear its not even funny...remember this is a high schooler's budget, so please don't offer up V3>sbm-1 combos and stuff like that. I realize that the UA-5 is probably the route I would go, but I am just curious about some other, possibly lesser known suggestions.

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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2004, 08:05:27 PM »
Josh uses the sd usbpre and likes it.

in fact I think he has it for sale!
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2004, 08:51:25 PM »
Quote from: Tim on March 02, 2004, 08:05:27 PM
Josh uses the sd usbpre and likes it.

in fact I think he has it for sale!

i was gonna say the same thing tim, much better all in one box IMO
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2004, 09:06:52 PM »
Is this a decent unit? I think they can be had for relatively little ~150 used. And can handle the 24bit stuff.

Delta Audio USB Duo 24Bit/96kHz?

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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2004, 10:49:38 PM »
I'd go with the USBPre.......especially if there is one for sell. I have one, and I love it.

24/48 is max......but, how many times do you REALLY think you would opt for the 24/96?? Maybe a few times, but like I said, I really think about the USBPre
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2004, 10:33:15 AM »
Can the USB pre work standalone (I think not)?
How is it powered?
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2004, 01:08:20 PM »
powered by the USB out on the laptop

this can either be good or bad, deppending out how you look at it
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2004, 01:32:24 PM »
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2004, 01:38:24 PM »
No standalone then?
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2004, 02:41:33 PM »
no standalone, no digital out when recording, only during playback.
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2004, 05:42:54 PM »
the duo is not a good choice because it runs off of AC not DC.  if you can't swing the cash to get a USBpre, i'd say go for the UA-5 since it also supports USB.
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2004, 09:48:51 AM »
Go with the M-Audio Firewire410.  ;D
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2004, 09:37:01 PM »
another option for you, that for some reason most people dont seem to use at all, is the digidesign mbox
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2004, 09:51:14 PM »
I know a taper with the mbox.  I should ask to borrow it for a show or two to see how it sounds...
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2004, 10:38:27 PM »
Isn't the MBox exclusive to Pro Tools?
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2004, 11:54:10 PM »
I just started using the Firewire 410.  I like it so far, but my opinion is only preliminary.  If your laptop can power the unit via firewire, it's a super choice.  It runs on DC if you can't.

I liked the Duo a lot, but as noted above it requires AC (which I often have available).



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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2004, 05:25:35 PM »
the Mbox i don't believe to be exclusive to pt, but thats what it's designed for.  it comes with pt LE
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2004, 01:18:53 PM »
Quote from: John Kelly on March 04, 2004, 09:48:51 AM
Go with the M-Audio Firewire410.  ;D

not too familiar but this seems to be a great choice and less than the budget of $400, but don't forget the battery.
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #18 on: March 10, 2004, 01:48:48 PM »
My 410 may be for sale because I also just got a UA-5.  Neither by itself does all I want, since I record to both NJB3 and PC, but I feel like I've got too much stuff (this is just the tip of the iceberg). One or the other will probably go.
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Re:Pre for Laptop Recording
« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2004, 04:48:39 PM »
UA-5 and a 9vdc battery pack w/ charger will set you back just under $300
You could do a lot worse.

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