Project Studio Setup

[jonboy]

I'm working on building a project studio for voice over work. PC based, 2 channel, building it from the ground up. Have around 3k for mic, pre, and a/d converter. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

[Daze1234]

I can give ya an idea on what you should do with the computer and what to use to record. I would say go with a 3.2 gig intel, 1 gig of ram, serial ata drive of whatever size you decide, and a burner. The os you should us would be XP Pro. A system like that would be a little over 1000 so it's a lot cheaper then going with a MAC and if you get something just like that you would be able to match the performance of a MAC. For the recording aspect i would say go with a Pro Tools MBOX. It's 2 channels and is cheap but still gives you all the features of protools. So there are a few ideas for ya.

[MSR74]

Are you currently using a sound card and interface? If so, what are you using?

Mickey

[MSR74]

Sorry...sound card and software?

[jonboy]

We're building the studio from the ground up. The PC is yet to be built and I have that set up. I'm familiar with MOTU and Echo interfaces, but haven't worked on anything under 8 channels, which would be serious overkill. I haven't settled on anything to get the audio into the pc yet. I need as good and simple as I can get for around 3k plus the interface. Its going to be for recording radio commercial vocal tracs. Thinking Vegas or Cubase for editing.

[michaelhoddy]

For PC, stay away, far, away from MOTU. MOTU plays very nice with Mac, but not always so nice with PC.

Have a look at RME or Lynx.

[jonboy]

Thanks Michael. I've played with Motu, but only on a Mac.