I bought a netbook from CompUSA and they are small enough for you to
I bought a netbook from CompUSA and they are small enough for you to
run the smallest radio station in the world. Its an Acer 150 with a 160 GB HDD and 1 GB of memory enough to run a PCDJ software on it. If my T1115 can run PCDJ then this netbook can, but better. Also you can add a microphone like a microphone headset and get on the air. One thing that is a disadvantage is a line in jack, but you must get an external sound card such as the creative sound card. These netbooks are great for GCC radio broadcasting even for an extra transmitter without programming. Here are the things you need for your netbook. I am planning get
buying more netbooks since I am in small apartment to have more
computers since I do not have room for desktops.
1. USB powered speakers – For audio monitoring
2. External Soundcard – For better sound quality
3. External DVD-ROM Drives or More – Playing CD’s and mp3 CD’s and DVD
4. Wireless or Corded Mouse – For better crossfading with software
5. PC DJ or your favorite radio station software – Required
6. Your current AM or FM transmitter – To get on the air.
7. Ground Loop Isolator ( For Home Installations) – Eliminate Hum Issues
8. Netbook Case – To put away when done
9. External HDD 20 GB or More – For your programming needs.
10. Microphone or Microphone Headset – Speak out!
Much like my situation
My small desk is weighted down with a monitor, small mixer, microphone and usb speakers. (forgot to mention the talking house)
The two computers on a kvm switch are under my desk in my way so stretching out your legs is out of the question.
That netbook sounds like a great way to save space and still get the job done.
Another great way to save some space and still be flexible is the podcastudio by behringer. I have a post on it in my blog archives here.
http://www.part15.us/node/1889
The five channel mixer, mic, headphones and mic stand take up very little space while allowing you to mix with ease instead of using the windows mixer. The usb interface can be hidden behind a desk and attached using velcro stickers.
Its a great mixer and the audio is very clean and managable.
(hehe that sounded like a shampoo commercial)
Anyways, just wanted to throw that out there.
I’m in love with my Dell Mini 9
I bought mine in March at the Dell Outlet Store for $250.00 delivered, 2.3 LBS, 4 hour battery life, 1.6 MHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and WIN XP. I specifically went for the “coffee shop configuration” so it’s also got a small solid state HD and no peripherals. The Mini 10 is about the same price now and that comes with a 160 GB HD, lots of extras and a larger screen.
The Mini 9 also kicks bottom in my living room connected to my 42″ plasma via RGB, with a 1 TB USB external drive and wireless keyboard and mouse.
In 1984 I paid over $5,000 of my employer’s money (back when that was real money) for an IBM XT at 4 MHz with an amber screen, two 5-1/4″ floppies and 256 KB of RAM, DOS and some crap software so the Dell Mini 9 almost seems like something from another planet.
And the chicks dig it at the coffee shops – it’s just like taking a puppy to a park, but no need to bring a scooper.
EEEPC
I love my Asus EEEPC so much, i bought two.
check this out:
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=MP&scriteria=3005390
$179 is a STEAL! mine i got for 149, but they only have 4GB hard disks. this one has 16gb! they are refurbs, but i’ve had no issues with mine at all, and they come with a 3 month warranty.
I love me the refurb
To me, that means it’s already been checked out and someone else put the first scratch on it 🙂
Bought umpteen Dell refurbs – love em!
USB interface
Howdy,
External sound card? I’ve owned a sound studio for years and have some experience with AD/DA audio interfaces. You could start here:
iMic USB Audio Interface
SHURE’s new professional mic interface:
Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter
I can’t wait to try this for mobile work:
E-mu USB 2.0 Audio Interface … check the audio spec … it doesn’t get any better than that. The build quality of the device is yet to be determined.
However, if you’re interested in the most field-tested small mobile audio interface devices in the world:
US-122L portable audio/MIDI interface
US-144 portable audio/MIDI interface and more
re:
Netbooks make great hubs for home studios. My set up is a pair of M-Audio studio monitors, a studiomaster analogue mixing desk connected to my MSI Wind netbook via a Samsung USB microphone. Netbooks are invariably cheap laptops, but cheap in price not quality. Podcasters, Indie artists – Go netbook!