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Do you think the Rode is worth the extra money? Now with Reaper, my sound is now working like it did with my old setup. Not sure why, but I'm not complaining.

I found a deal on a MXL CR 24 kit for 110 or a Rode NT1a kit for 160.

Also I downloaded Reaper after your suggestion and watching some youtube reviews. I am just starting to learn it.

Thanks. Whats your thoughts on the Rode Nt1a?

Can't argue with free.. hehe I not afraid to spend some if I can get something truly useful. I guess my biggest downfall is that I don't know enough to know what I really need and keeping things somewhat simple. I will start by checking out the Mixcraft. Now an additional question. Mics??? I have a couple cheap basic mics, a SM58 and a Behringer copy XM8500, which I like. Now I am thinking about a low cost condenser mic. Any suggestions?

I will look into those. Now for discussion sake, and this will sound like a newbe question for sure. But what is so bad about Audacity compared to other basic versions? So far I have pretty much done everything I have wanted with it.

Thanks. Since posting, I have been told that with windows 7 I will have to every time manually switch back and forth to go from speakers to headphones. I still like my XP better for a number of reasons.... Off the original topic. I have gotten that response a few times when I mention Audacity. I would be interested in looking into a new DAW, but there are so many with so many versions, I don't know where to start. I would want something that's not too overwhelming as I am still learning. I hear Pro tools all the time, is there a simple version (and cheap) of Pro tools for someone starting out?? Any suggestions???

My old computer just took a crap, it had XP and my new one has windows 7. My problem is, I cant separate sound between my headphones and speakers like I could with my old system. Everything either all plays on the speakers or through the headphones. My old setup would play everything through the speakers except when I use the gearbox/Audacity. The only time I want to use the headphones is when I am recording or playing back through the UX1. I can't seem to find the correct settings. Anyone have any ideas?? Thanks D