Thanks for the great input. The reason I focused on the Mac is because it’s the industry standard. All of our friends in the business, which include engineers, use the Mac. I’m thinking more bang for our buck, and long term.
For studio recording sessions here on our home pc, we use a Lexicon/Omega Cubase, Monster cables, along with AKG and MXL condenser mics. It gets the work done, but sending files to engineers in Europe and other parts of the country can be a hassle (esp. when they’re using a Mac).
I’m glad you found your solution. Macs are good, or so I’m told. In L.A. some people look down at you if you don’t at least have a mac with you on the job (I try to avoid LosAngeles whenever possible).
It’s always nerve racking for me when I buy new mission critical equipment. Fortunately I’m finally getting to a point where I have my bases covered for most situations.
Have you tried using a hyper/super cardioid mic at home? They really eliminate the bounce/reflections in domestic environments.