Dwight Flynn |
February 25th, 2005 08:59 AM |
Which external interface device to choose for direct laptop recording
I am looking to use my windows laptop as a means of capturing sound directly from the set or field into my hard drive (to synch with video later in post). I have a few interface choices but being new to this particular area I would like to get some input on which to choose and why. The choices I have seen so far are the Edirol FA-66 (6 channel with midi, xlr, firewire, $380, etc.), edirol AU-25 (2 channels, midi, xlr, USB, $250, etc) the M-box (2 channel dedicated for pro tools use only, midi, xlr, USB, $470, etc), the Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio (4 channel, midi, xlr, Cubase LE audio and MIDI recording software, USB, $300, etc). Doubtless there are others, but these seem to be a good representation of the ones under $500). The types of recordings I plan to do include things such as recording of actors on set from mic directly into the laptop (some boom and some wireless), extended interviews, some Foley work (but I could use a portable dat or mini-disc for this), and some limited music recordings (very limited for now). I will edit and mix possibly using goldwave, audition, or maybe acid (which I am new to so I do not know if it is useful for capture and edit). So gang which of these (if any do you recommend and why), feel free to offer alternative solutions or devices. Oh... I am using an athlon 64 laptop with 80gb hd and 512mb ram, AC 97 audio (this can change if need be).
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