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Old 05-25-2006, 06:58 AM
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Yo people,

I like to buy a Mbox 2 (and a pc laptop if i can find one here (in the netherlands) that works with protools).

When i want to make field recordings with the laptop and the mbox, will i be forced to record to the system disk, or should i go for a laptop with a second harddrive or are there external hardrives that do data by firewire and power by usb (???).

What is the best way to go?

all tips and tricks are welcome.
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Old 05-25-2006, 08:02 AM
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Google the subject of field recording and find out what all is out there. For the cost of a laptop, you can probably get a device far better suited to the task (and certainly one with better sounding converters). Then you can use the MBox2 with your desktop for editing.
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Old 05-25-2006, 12:07 PM
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Hey,

I went the route of an Mbox and laptop a few years ago for some of the same reasons. You will quickly realize that unless you intend to remain perfectly stationary while recording, using a laptop can be challenging. If you're recording outside, during the day, it's hard to see your laptop screen. You're always worried about the elements. If it's starts raining, forget it. Dirt, sand and variety of other things you may not think about until it's too late can harm a delicate laptop while outside as well. Look at a solid portable recorder, Morantz makes a good/affordable selection worth looking at.

As far as the laptop and Mbox for general editing etc. Go for it. I used my Mbox for work and play about 10hrs/day and it is all I need to pay the bills while satisfying my obsession!

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Old 05-25-2006, 07:41 PM
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Hello. I use an Mbox and a laptop for recording film/video shoots. The system is stationary, so most issues go away. I have however used it as a mobile set up, but that's clunky at best. Here are some other options.

PD Audio from Core Sound.
ZFR100 from Zaxcom.
MicroTrack 2496 from M Audio.
R 1 from Edirol.
The 7 Series from Sound Devices.
PCM-D1 from Sony.
MINIR82 from Sonosax.

Some are more expensive than others. Also check HHB Portadrive, Nagra, Fostex, Tascam they have portable recorder models.
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