Topic: recording onto my g4

[Rev. HBO]

what all do I need to get? I know I need a digigram pocket V2 but what else? I have nothing right now, and am looking to put together a decent rig, but I'm not loaded. I just want good tapes, not the best tapes.

[Rev. HBO]

I actually have mics, Oktava MK 012a's.  will I need a preamp? maybe need is the wrong word, will I want a preamp.  do I need special mic cables?  I use regular xlr's right now. my rig now is my mics into a yamaha AW16G digital 16 track recorder. some times we matrix it, but useually we just use our mics.                          

[greenone]

Rev - if you're taping onto a computer, you don't NEED the VxPocket...that's just one option. There are many other devices out there that will let you get an audio signal digitally into your computer. A device like the Edirol UA-5 can act as a preamp and power supply for your mics, and can also output signal via its USB connection to your G4; I use an Esi-Pro U2A which lets me go S/PDIF in, also over USB. Depends on what kind of connections you need, and like Damon said, how much you want to spend for certain features...

--Dave

[Rev. HBO]

okay so the edirol will cover that.

So I'll have my mics, A/D, Pre-amp, computer.

What is the best software for mac, I know I'l be spending around 400 dollars. Any suggestions?

[John Kelly]

Spark ME is a good, free, two-track solution.  www.tcworks.de