help with DAW recording stuff

[punkmetal]

Hey,
I'm totally new to recording and looking for a good DAW and interface. Right now, I'm looking at a Presonus FireStudio/Cubase 4 combo or a Protools LE/003 Rack. I will be recording and editing a lot of audio for myself and my band, but I also don't want to be limited in terms of exploring the possibilities of MIDI and stuff. Which do you think is the better choice? I've done a bunch of research but input from anyone who has had actual experience with the systems would be really helpful. Thanks.

 

[colonel kurtz]

well...IMO, you're looking at two fairly similar products, that are capable of giving similarly equal results

i would look at which one costs more, and then buy the other one

 

[HeadCrusher]

The FireStudio has 26 inputs (8 analog, 16 ADAT) while the 003 only has 16 (8 analog, 8 ADAT) iirc. Also the FireStudio gives you 8 mic pres out of the box (the 003 has only 4). Plus Cubase doesn't limit your number audiotracks. I'd go for FireStudio/Cubase 4.

 

[deanbailey]

So whats the pro's about pro tools Digi 003? Why do some people still have/use pro tools LE If the Firestudio/Cubase combo benefits you more?

 

[Metaltastic]

Honestly, I love Pro Tools, I really do - the editing is so wonderful, and I love the mix window - but the LE interfaces just aren't that fantastic, and I've found it buggy on my computer (system held off interrupts for too long RRRRGGGHHHHH), so I'm going for a Fireface 800 and Sonar 7 this summer when I can make some cash proper.