huggyb wrote on Wed, 22 July 2009 02:10 |
RE:bits/khz - I understand 24bit is standard but is getting a unit with 192khz over one that is 96khz that big of a difference?
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In your CDR scenario, you were printing mixes at 44.1khz 16bit. Going with an interface at 24bit will be an "upgrade" no matter what the FS is.
If your final product is CD you will also have to add a step into your current workflow of converting your 24bit mix captures into 16bit masters. Every doubling of the sample rate also double's the hard disk usage or file size. That may be significant for you depending on your hard disk capacity.
huggyb wrote on Wed, 22 July 2009 02:10 |
RE:replacing Mix printing destination. - Repair CD recorder-$300-400, replace CD recorder $500, Audio interface $100. to $300, new digital mastering unit $???
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I would add any new software costs to the imac budget... There are affordable (even open-source) products but you will undoubtedly end up wanting some better software and plug-ins if not additional outboard.
For a minimal cost system you could go with a converter that has stereo I/O, use audacity for edits, and itunes to catalog your mixes, compile your playlists, burn cd's, and convert to mp3 formats.
Most converters will also come bundled with a light version of some DAW software.
Cheers,
jonathan