Ok, Just got the OK from a company that me and my buddy were hired on to do audio bits for morning show radio stations across the country.
I'll be recording 2-4 different audio streams (tv stations) live into multitrack software and he'll be doing comedy bits, parody songs, etc. Our computers are supposed to be identical for backup's for each other in case one goes down. So, since his is used for "Studio Recording" they have to be pretty quiet and since I need to record up to 12hours of tv (4 stations-3hrs each) I'll need the space for it. (how much space will that take anyway at cd quality?)
This was the original list I'd sent them but I'm wondering what to change if anything.
Thermaltake Black Xaser III Skull Series Mid-Tower Case with 420W $135.00
Gigabyte GA-8KNXP $169.99
Intel Pentium 4/ 2.8C -Retail $179.00
Mushkin 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 "222 Special" $339.00
2 - Hitachi 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive $208.00
Lite-On Black 8X DVD+/-RW Drive, Model SOHW-812S, Retail $90.00
(or possible the NEC ND-2500A for $90 instead)
Lite-On 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K, Retail $51.50
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum $165.00
M-AUDIO PCI Sound Card Model "Delta 1010LT" -Retail $276.00
Creative GigaWorks 5.1 S700 Speakers $320.00
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR $209.00
Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner Card, Model "WinTV PVR 250" $136.00
ViewSonic G90FB 19" PerfectFlat CRT Monitor $209.00
Microsoft Black Multimedia Keyboard/Mouse Optical Bundle $36.00
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Retail $278.00
BELKIN Home Office UPS-Serial 500VA, Model F6C500 $59.99
Total $2861.48 +$70-90 S&H
These are all newegg prices. I want to get everything from one supplier to make it easier on them and I'd like to bring the price down to around the 2500-2600 mark if possible.
Here's my thinking.
Case:fan controllers to quiet it down while recording. Temp display for if I do decide to load it up and push it. comes with 420ps. People gave good reviews of it.
M/B wanted P4c800e-deluxe but didn't like all the talk about voltage probs. Gigabyte was cheaper and had lots of greats reviews. Problem. I doubt I'll need all the bells and whistles. Probably Giga network though.
CPU P4 2.8c $100 less then the 3.2c and I can easily overclock faster if need be. C is faster then E for audio work.
Ram Now this is where I probably went overkill. Advice on cheaper or keep it? No guarantee's I'll O/C but it's a possibility at some point.
H/D's Probably go 1 storage, 1 for O/S. Getting 2 of the same for raid if I need it. Problem. Read lots of accounts on storagereview.com about the "noise" the hitachi's make. Advice on what other ones to get?
Not even sure I need 160's.
DVD/CDRW's DVD+/-RW Drive for back up. Cdrw combo for backing up and reading the dvd's if the dvdrw goes down. Heard the NEC does better writes but I've always liked Liteon.. not sure which to get.
Sound. I have to have quality for him, and 3 inputs (6 stereo) for me. 1010lt gives all that and more.
Sound blaster is for some games, and good sound output to the speakers to leave the 1010's power dedicated to capuring the audio and running back into the board only. (I'll be running 3 DVR's into it then going to 3 seperate tracks on a multitrack, all recording at the same time.
Speakers Gigaworks 5.1 s700 reviews say close to the same bass but better mid&highs then the Pro media 5.1 Ultra's and less noise then the Z-680's.
Video Sapphire 9800pro is overkill but figure it's equal to the system it's going in and only $200. (i will be doing some gaming) and figure a seperate video and capture device makes more sense then a AIW 9800 pro for the same money.
Capture... Just need one for capturing like the DVR's, read good things about the WinTV PVR 250. Cheaper would be better for this also.
Monitor. Kinda at a loss on that one. Figure 19" is easier on my eyes for editing wave's. As for brand. Just based that choice off reviews on newegg.
All right gang, I know that was a long read but I've got to get this list to them within a day or so. Let's have it. Pros/Cons. Any advice will be appreciated. Like everyone. I want the best for the best price.
I'll be recording 2-4 different audio streams (tv stations) live into multitrack software and he'll be doing comedy bits, parody songs, etc. Our computers are supposed to be identical for backup's for each other in case one goes down. So, since his is used for "Studio Recording" they have to be pretty quiet and since I need to record up to 12hours of tv (4 stations-3hrs each) I'll need the space for it. (how much space will that take anyway at cd quality?)
This was the original list I'd sent them but I'm wondering what to change if anything.
Thermaltake Black Xaser III Skull Series Mid-Tower Case with 420W $135.00
Gigabyte GA-8KNXP $169.99
Intel Pentium 4/ 2.8C -Retail $179.00
Mushkin 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 "222 Special" $339.00
2 - Hitachi 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive $208.00
Lite-On Black 8X DVD+/-RW Drive, Model SOHW-812S, Retail $90.00
(or possible the NEC ND-2500A for $90 instead)
Lite-On 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K, Retail $51.50
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum $165.00
M-AUDIO PCI Sound Card Model "Delta 1010LT" -Retail $276.00
Creative GigaWorks 5.1 S700 Speakers $320.00
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR $209.00
Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner Card, Model "WinTV PVR 250" $136.00
ViewSonic G90FB 19" PerfectFlat CRT Monitor $209.00
Microsoft Black Multimedia Keyboard/Mouse Optical Bundle $36.00
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Retail $278.00
BELKIN Home Office UPS-Serial 500VA, Model F6C500 $59.99
Total $2861.48 +$70-90 S&H
These are all newegg prices. I want to get everything from one supplier to make it easier on them and I'd like to bring the price down to around the 2500-2600 mark if possible.
Here's my thinking.
Case:fan controllers to quiet it down while recording. Temp display for if I do decide to load it up and push it. comes with 420ps. People gave good reviews of it.
M/B wanted P4c800e-deluxe but didn't like all the talk about voltage probs. Gigabyte was cheaper and had lots of greats reviews. Problem. I doubt I'll need all the bells and whistles. Probably Giga network though.
CPU P4 2.8c $100 less then the 3.2c and I can easily overclock faster if need be. C is faster then E for audio work.
Ram Now this is where I probably went overkill. Advice on cheaper or keep it? No guarantee's I'll O/C but it's a possibility at some point.
H/D's Probably go 1 storage, 1 for O/S. Getting 2 of the same for raid if I need it. Problem. Read lots of accounts on storagereview.com about the "noise" the hitachi's make. Advice on what other ones to get?
Not even sure I need 160's.
DVD/CDRW's DVD+/-RW Drive for back up. Cdrw combo for backing up and reading the dvd's if the dvdrw goes down. Heard the NEC does better writes but I've always liked Liteon.. not sure which to get.
Sound. I have to have quality for him, and 3 inputs (6 stereo) for me. 1010lt gives all that and more.
Sound blaster is for some games, and good sound output to the speakers to leave the 1010's power dedicated to capuring the audio and running back into the board only. (I'll be running 3 DVR's into it then going to 3 seperate tracks on a multitrack, all recording at the same time.
Speakers Gigaworks 5.1 s700 reviews say close to the same bass but better mid&highs then the Pro media 5.1 Ultra's and less noise then the Z-680's.
Video Sapphire 9800pro is overkill but figure it's equal to the system it's going in and only $200. (i will be doing some gaming) and figure a seperate video and capture device makes more sense then a AIW 9800 pro for the same money.
Capture... Just need one for capturing like the DVR's, read good things about the WinTV PVR 250. Cheaper would be better for this also.
Monitor. Kinda at a loss on that one. Figure 19" is easier on my eyes for editing wave's. As for brand. Just based that choice off reviews on newegg.
All right gang, I know that was a long read but I've got to get this list to them within a day or so. Let's have it. Pros/Cons. Any advice will be appreciated. Like everyone. I want the best for the best price.
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