VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

bobsouer · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Heather,

You're right. If you've used Avid, then using Pro Tools should not be a huge adjustment. My note of caution was only intended as a caution in case you didn't have much relevant experience.
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SomeAudioGuy · Contributor III Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Location: LA

I think you'll be fine then.
Personally I haven't had any issues using PT with XP.
In fact it's been more stable for me than running PT on OSX 10.5.

I find most PT issues on PC's is usually due to some kind of wonky hardware. Running a stock Dell, you should be fine.

I don't think the learning curve of PT is insurmountable, playing around with it for a while, and you should be able to figure out where all the basics are. Just be prepared to spend a little time with it.
If it's too much, you should still be able to use the MBox with Audacity or Sound Forge, or pretty much anything else.

I think the USB mic will be easier to get up and running, but I think with a minimum time investment, you'll probably get better results out of the Pro Tools kit over time.
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Rob · Guest

Quick thought from a noobie: if you use USB as your interface, ie MicMate, then you can use any mic. If you use a USB mic, you have to add other stuff to use other mics.

my head hurts...

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Chrissy · Guest

I was told that you can only use Pro Tools with the MBox???

Chrissy

Don G. · King's Row Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1071 Location: MA

No, you can run ProTools with a number of hardware interfaces. MBox is just one of (if not THE) cheapest. ProTools requires specific hardware, but there are options.

Yoda117 · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:36 am Post subject:

and on the flip side of what Don said, you can use other applications with the MBox as well.

There are a few AA users enjoying them the last time I checked.
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LisasVoice06 · Guest

good stuff here ya'll... I've been using the Studio Pro B-1 with success. At least I think it's been success? But that's another topic right Shocked

Anywho....I'm actually considering checking out new mics myself so thanks for the info here!

Yoda117 · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject:

billelder · Guest

Yoda117 is spot on. Studio Projects makes a great mic and the B-1 can faithfully reproduce anything you give it. It's funny how you can justify a new mic with the "It's only a tank full of gasoline" excuse. Smile

ricevoice · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:40 am Post subject:

A couple more months and that "only a tank of gasoline" excuse will cover a U-87.
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Lizden · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:43 am Post subject:

OK, Chris, THAT was funny....sad....but funny! Rolls Eyes

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louzucaro · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:19 am Post subject:

I have a C-3 that I think is really excellent...a bit pricier than the B series but really nice.
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