Hi,

As you will probably see from my questions, I am new to recording. I have
quite a bit of "live" audio experience though.

Firstly I am looking for a decent multi-channel analogue audio interface to
use with a laptop so I guell the best solution will be firewire based. I
have been looking at the MOTU 896HD at about £700. Is this a good system?
Is there something cheaper that you would recomend with 8 analogue mic
inputs (with phantom power) and that works well with Cubase.

Secondly, there seems to be several versions of Cubase - e.g. SE and SX at 3
times the price. What are the main additional featured of SX that make it
worth the additional cost?

Thirdly, is Cubase the best product set for recording or is there other
packages that might be better?

Thanks

"TS" wrote:

is there other packages that might be better?



I hesitate to call anything "better" because so much of a particular
application's value is based on personal preference, but:

You could also consider a Digi002 Rack. Eight analog inputs (four with
mic pre's and DI's) plus a lightpipe input for eight more. Comes with
Pro Tools LE software, which is pretty well proven as a contender.

--
"It CAN'T be too loud... some of the red lights aren't even on yet!"
- Lorin David Schultz
in the control room
making even bad news sound good

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