About a decade ago, I bought my RME Fireface UFX digital interface on ebay. It was the most money I'd ever paid for a piece of recording equipment ($1600).
It may be the last interface I buy.
If I am honest with myself, the biggest area of improvement has ALWAYS been my playing - not the recording.
Instead of getting another microphone, I invested in vocal lessons. That increased the quality of my voice far more than any microphone I've ever purchased.
Instead of searching for newer and better processing hardware/software, I've focused on phrasing, delivery and arrangement to provide balance in busy recordings.
Like many creative people, I have bought (literally!) into myths that end up with me putting inspiration and production on hold 'until I get the right microphone, compressor, interface, speakers, room treatment, DAW, plug-in.' It's a huge trap and exists in all fields of art.
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-Gordon
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