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Originally Posted by Luke_
As long as I'm hijacking the op thread here I'll continue a bit... I believe the decision is relevant
I mainly wanna pick out an interface, and mic(s) for my guitar primarily. I have no plan on upgrading my computer in the next coupe.. And by the sounds of it USB will work just fine. I'm thinking 5-6 tracks tops. Sounds like the akg120 isn't of the quality I'm looking for. I'm guna sample some videos of the cad e70's. I like what I've heard with the ADK A6 a lot sounds great. I also like the idea of stereo mics but have no experience with either. Budget vs rec quality is irrelevant to me to a certain degree. I don't mind spending a couple hundred extra if it's worth it.. (I'm sure that's a loaded question) if I went with the A6 would a SDC be a better stereo match for a complete sound or a pair of A6's?
I'm guna research the above listed interfaces, I appreciate all the responses. I'm glad there are those who know more than I do. Sure helps me out
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Originally Posted by Luke_
The UR44 looks like what I need, like the features. I'm sure the 22is exactly the same with half the i/o correct? Looks like about $300 see some make offer ads. Ipad compatible (wonder if you still have to buy the $50 cubasis app?) I suppose one of each mic would be the best of both worlds. I kinda like the idea of two SDC like the cad's for cost and simplicity
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As far as an interface, you should decide how many preamps (mic inputs) you need. You could then consider the U22 vs the Focusrite 2i2, or the U44 vs the Focusrite 18i6.
As far as the DAW software. I'd strongly suggest trying out Reaper (free trial period with full functionality), and if it works well for you pay the $60.
If you're seriously considering (2) ADK A6's, versus (1) ADK A6 and a SDC, I could provide a couple of recordings for you to listen to. I recorded a fingerstyle acoustic guitar arrangement using (3) mics: an ADK A6 pointed toward the bridge; an ADK A6 pointed toward the neck/body join; an Oktava MC-012 SDC pointed toward the neck/body join. I mixed all 3 mics into a stereo recording:
http://soundcloud.com/chuck_s/fair-and-tender-maidens
If you want, I could make two separate mixes of this recording where: one mix could be an A6 on the lower bout and another A6 on the neck/body join; the other mix could be an A6 on the lower bout and the Oktava SDC on the neck/body join. For these mixes I would pan one mic hard left and the other hard right. This might give you some idea of what to expect for difference when combining two medium condenser mics versus one medium and one small condenser mic. However, I'm not sure how quick I would get this to you.