I walked into a music shop and asked the guy about getting a budget recording setup. For versatility sakes I choose the computer based setup (new sound card with midi port, software, mixer, various cables) over the 4 track recorder.

Q1: Computer is more versatile than the 4 track right? (Despite the price difference for whole recording exprience)

I went to two big shops in the city to compare prices and get different opinions.

The setup suggested by the bloke was:

Software: Cubase SX $500 approx.
Mixer: Behringer UB-802 Mixer $145
Sound Card: M-Audio Audiophile 2496 $475
Extras: Cables

Approx Total: $1160 in Australian bucks.
Damn is this the going rate to get equipment?? :rolleyes:

Q2: Is this a good setup for a beginner? If you know anything about these products or had expriences do share... and if you know any other good setups do tell.

My capped cable connection enables me to do some research tonight till tomorrow when my bandwidth capping gets lifted :( I'd like to check harmony central and so on...