Steinberg c12. all you need to get started in DAW world! A+

[Teddy Ray Bullard II]

Ok guys, for you all that are new at computer recording and want a "one stop shop" , look no further than the C12! It serves as an interface(a means to get audio in and out of the computer), a control surface for Cubase and all variations of cubase(control surface= in laymans terms a "hardware" device that controls the on screen "software" aspects..ie when i use the jog wheel on the hardware, the on-screen jog wheel moves), Microphone preamps, monitor control, and DI..

I bought one for my little home studio and I am seriously blown away. The mic amps are very high headroom, the control surface integrates seamlessly with Cubase (and many other programs(I use it with samplitude!) and it comes bundled with the VERY intuitive Cubase AI5.

and for around 200 bucks taboot! A stereo mic preamp, interface, control surface, DI, volume control, and headphone amp all in one?? A NO BRAINER!

http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/comp ... 299/review

A no-worry full-system solution to record music at an unbeatable price point

Easy to use with the Project Assistant - especially for beginners

Browse functionality helps and assists throughout the project

Steinberg CI2's interactive recording functionality allows hands-free recording with the optional footswitch and the optional mic stand adapter

Advanced Integration system: totally integrated tactile control of the Steinberg Cubase range of production systems, maintaining complete focus on the project

Ultra-precision AI controller knob: ???point and control??? support: controls any Cubase, FX or VSTi parameter using mouse-pointer selection for exhilarating speed

AI-ready LED: when the LED lights up, the CI2 is ready to go! Instant plug and play - no additional setup or parameter assigning required

Two high-quality mic preamps with +48V phantom power with a fully USB-powered audio interface giving total freedom of mobile recording elaborate

Outstanding engineering and component quality: precision components, manufactured by Yamaha to exacting standards

Mac and PC compatible: cross-platform support for Cubase on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista