Having looked at the getting started section I realise you have your five basic components:
1 Mic
2 Mic Power
3 Gain
4 Analogue to Digital Converter
5 Storage.
So far so good... As my storage device (5) I have decided on the M Audio Micro Tracker 24/96. Am I right in thinking as well as taking care of storage it has also taken care of the Gain (3) and Analogue to Digital Conversion (4)?
Are steps 2,3,4 handled separately through a preamp for better quality?
Finally, PreAmp suggestions. It must be stealth (stealthier the better), have phantom power for the mics (not too sure if a preamp would have any type ofbase roll off switch), clipping alerts/ LED`s (as I don`t want to be fishing it out of pockets during gigs) and I`m willing to spend £250-300 ($435-$500)
Thanks in advance
Schoff