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hello, i need experts advice. I'm recording straight out of my desk, sequencing with MPC so no computer involved for sequencing. I have been using a borrowed marantz pro Cd recorder to record final tracks but now i don't have that available to me. So should i buy a good soundcard with xlr ins or stick with the Cd Recorder? is there much of a difference in quality?
thanks, paul