Recording Gear

[shredtastical]

I've been looking at a few pieces of equipment to get into recording, but I'd definitely like some opinion. I'm looking to go mic-to-amp direct out with a firewire unit (guitar) so uh...

PreSonus Firebox
http://www.presonus.com/firebox.html
Cubase LE included, firewire unit, as well as a DSP Mixer (which I have no idea what that really does )

digidesign Mbox2
http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=29&langid=100&itemid=4893
I think this one comes with Protools LE

TC Electronic Konnekt 24D
http://www.tcelectronic.com/Default.asp?Id=11055

I also looked at the M-Audio Fastrack(?) and the Native Instruments Audio Kontrol, although I think those are USB's so...


I've been told there are better mics for the price than the Shure SM-57 so...
Audix i5
http://www.audixusa.com/products.html
Click on Instrument Dynamic, and then i5 is the farthest on the left.

Audix OM2
http://www.audixusa.com/products.html
Click on Vocal Dynamic, and OM2 is the second from the left.

M-Audio MIDI Controller
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Keystation49e-main.html


I don't really have much info regarding monitors in general but...
DT 770 Pro Monitor Headphones
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-Pro80-Closed-Studio-Headphones?sku=272025

Finally, also looking into ProTools and Logic for sequencer/mixers. Any suggestions help!

 

[darkenedsoul]

What about the M-Audio UltraLite unit? About $550 at Guitar Center. Lots of ins/outs and I think MIDI as well. I was debating on getting one but decided to keep my Delta66 + Omni Studio (no longer made) 4 in/4 out breakout box. I use the MIDIMan 2x2 for MIDI for my keyboards or the UNO for USB->MIDI interface for the laptop.