[Nace Zavrl]

Thanks for the reply,

My iMac just doesn’t have the processing power or the storage and connectivity options I need nowadays. Also, the lack of more FireWire ports, no eSATA ports, PCI expansion and extended I/O capabilities I frequently need, is starting to annoy me.

Anyway, back to the audio stuff. I am now deciding between the simplicity of the 6010a connected directly to the Mac, or buying an interface (I stumbled upon the M-Audio ProFire 610 – cheaper than the Duet) and having more options for connectivity in the future.

I am already working with the Rode NTG-1 microphone a lot, which has a XLR output and needs phantom power, so not buying an interface will mean buying a XLR-USB converter and I just suspect that buying an interface which already allows XLR inputs gets you more bang for your buck than just buying a separate converter? Or not? Also, are the Genelecs 8020b (without a subwoofer) worth the extra price over the 6010a + 5040?

Thanks,
Nace

[Nace Zavrl]

Thanks for the clarification Shane,

So what kind of setup do you propose, 2x Dell 22” and the Dreamcolor? I doubt my budget would allow for the Dreamcolor, but thanks anyways.

Nace,

[Nace Zavrl]

I was actually looking at the non-Dreamcolor HP LP2475w, which runs for about 550$, whereas the LP2480zx Dreamcolor runs for 2400$.
Will the LP2475w have what it takes to be a good reference monitor replacement for editing or should I really look towards the higher-end Dreamcolor? Will the difference even be worth the extra 2000$?

Thanks,
Nace

[Nace Zavrl]

And which speakers do you recommend?

Thanks,
Nace

[Nace Zavrl]

Thanks for the response Ty,

I was thinking of buying the Apogee Duet, which has all of the inputs I need, but as it is my first time buying monitors and interfaces, I am not so sure about it. I was also considering something like a Matrox MXO2 Mini, which also has video I/O options for pretty much the same price.

But as I said, it’s my first time buying these things, as I am currently still on a dull 08′ iMac which just doesn’t fit my needs anymore.

Thanks,
Nace