Basic advice needed for digital recording/laptop/XM2 setup at DVinfo.net

Phil Christopher · August 5th, 2004, 05:31 PM

Hi!

Different threads offer good advice on this for which I am very thankful, however I am very new to 'improved' audio and seeking a little reassurance!

I'm aiming to get equipped to use my Powerbook for recording broadcast quality audio - primarily for studio voiceover, vocals and solo music, yet also in the field for video purposes.

I would ideally like the flexibility to be able to use any mics/mixers etc. with the cam on its own too.

This is what I am considering...:

Have - Powerbook, XM2

Get hold of - Indigo IO card for the laptop, Samson Mixpad 4, Studio Projects C1 mic (or another one I can almost afford!).

I figure I could then use the mic, Mixpad and Powerbook and have top notch sound in a booth.

Also I figure I could then use the same setup in the field or use the Mixpad and mic (or whatever mics etc) with the XM2 itself.

Does this make sense or have I missed something glaringly obvious? I am still trying to get to grips with how everything sits together and the 'quality/cost' curve, so any advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Phil ;-)

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 6th, 2004, 07:58 PM

Phil,
you're on the right track. The Indigo I/O is absolutely the best sound card of its type for laptops. The SPC1 is a good genpurpose mic as well, so you should be set.

Phil Christopher · August 7th, 2004, 02:20 PM

Thanks Douglas! The Indigo does look ideal from what I've managed to find out so far. I'm going to take the plunge over the next couple of weeks I think, after a bit more investigation into mixers and the like.

Thanks again,

Phil ;-)

August 5th, 2004, 05:31 PM	#1
Phil Christopher New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 10	Basic advice needed for digital recording/laptop/XM2 setup Hi! Different threads offer good advice on this for which I am very thankful, however I am very new to 'improved' audio and seeking a little reassurance! I'm aiming to get equipped to use my Powerbook for recording broadcast quality audio - primarily for studio voiceover, vocals and solo music, yet also in the field for video purposes. I would ideally like the flexibility to be able to use any mics/mixers etc. with the cam on its own too. This is what I am considering...: Have - Powerbook, XM2 Get hold of - Indigo IO card for the laptop, Samson Mixpad 4, Studio Projects C1 mic (or another one I can almost afford!). I figure I could then use the mic, Mixpad and Powerbook and have top notch sound in a booth. Also I figure I could then use the same setup in the field or use the Mixpad and mic (or whatever mics etc) with the XM2 itself. Does this make sense or have I missed something glaringly obvious? I am still trying to get to grips with how everything sits together and the 'quality/cost' curve, so any advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance! Phil ;-)

August 6th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Phil, you're on the right track. The Indigo I/O is absolutely the best sound card of its type for laptops. The SPC1 is a good genpurpose mic as well, so you should be set. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 7th, 2004, 02:20 PM	#3
Phil Christopher New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 10	Thanks Douglas! The Indigo does look ideal from what I've managed to find out so far. I'm going to take the plunge over the next couple of weeks I think, after a bit more investigation into mixers and the like. Thanks again, Phil ;-)