Selecting Hardware for Music Production

[Matthew Polashek]

Sean Darby wrote:
> I heard the Emu 1616M is a good choice, though it's also $450. It
> includes an internal sound card for the computer and an external device
> for connecting instruments/mics/etc.
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> I'm also interested in getting a mixer to go along with this.
>
> As an alternative for an internal sound card, I came across this:
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> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271001
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This is an interesting option, especially if you had an external A/D 
converter.

> ...though I am unaware of the value in that, and if I am getting a mixer
> perhaps I should get something similar to the Emu 1616 regardless.
>
> Does anybody know if there is a more affordable alternative to the Emu
> 1616M?
>
> Here's a Yamaha small mixer that might go well with my computer:
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> http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMMG102C
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> ...unless there are better alternatives?
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> Here's the Emu 1616M:
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> http://www.zzounds.com/item--EMU1616MPCI
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I like this better.

> After I decide on computer hardware and mixer, I will get a mic,
> possibly a Shure SM57...
>
> http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUSM57LC
>
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Might I suggest the Audio Technica AT2020?  I have 3 of these and they 
surprisingly excellent given their price!

> Thank you in advance for any input.
>
> Sean Darby
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