Selecting Hardware for Music Production

[Matthew Polashek]

Sean Darby wrote:
>> There is only so much to say.  Go Intel where you can.  For sound,
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>> sure it is supported by alsa and ffado.  You should already have the links.
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>>> What would be some good internal and external hardware/devices to use
>>> with a make-shift/budget home recording studio?
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>> I am not much help here.  I took the plunge and left the budget gear behind.
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> I'm considering a budget of $100 to $1,500. I know that's a huge range
> low to high though I'm hoping to go as low as possible for good quality
> recording, yet I understand that in some cases I might just have to bite
> the bullet and get something that's more $$$. :-/ :-\
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> How do I know if the stuff supports alsa and ffado before I buy it?
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> What links are you referring to that you said I should already have?
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> Thank you!
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FYI, this is what I'm doing for a machine.

Intel BOXDG45FC Mini ITX Intel Motherboard        129    1    129
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor        
169    1    169
Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory    
    28.99    2    57.98
SAMSUNG Slim 8X DVD±R DVD Burner Black EIDE/ATAPI Model SN-S082H        
45.99    1    45.99
StarTech PCI-Express 1x Left Slot Riser Card Model PCIE1RIS        
16.99    1    16.99
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive        
54.99    2    109.98
Morex 7677 1U Mini-ITX Rackmount w/200W ATX Power Supply    1    
189.99    1    189.99
CoolJag OAK-7 1U Server CPU Cooler - Socket 775        32    1    32
               
            sub total    750.93