Computer / Software

Paul White examines how a simple computer-based studio can be hooked up with a mixer to provide zero-latency monitoring during recording.

Audio software and PC soundcards are offering 20- or 24-bit recording capabilitiy at even more affordable prices — but whether the extra data on your hard disk will actually correspond to better sound quality depends on a host of other factors. Martin Walker tells you what you need to know when deciding if you should make the change.