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.
Fortunately we have yet to be looked down upon by those You-Don’t-Own-A-Mac? folks.
We haven’t used a hyper/super cardioid mic. Fortunately the room is perfect for recording. So the AKG and MXL gets the job done. We’d like to invest in a Neumann U 87, but I’ll have to sell my arm and leg first. :^)