The word clock requirement is for sync with a video shoot.
(I should have said that in the beginning)
All devices (video and audio) will be fed the same word clock for
sync.
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No sound card as I'm using Powerbook. I was going for a firewire or
USB2 solution.
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The Tascam or Alesis Mackie hardware option is starting to look more
appealing now.
No software DAW drama... And yes - just import files into DAW of choice
later.
But 3x Metric Halo 2882 would be pretty slick also (no extra mic pre
boxes).
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Thanks again to all. DD