Originally Posted by KillerPotato
Would the amp/DAC combo in the E-MU 0404 be better than a slightly more expensive amp/DAC combo like the Leckerton UHA-3? I would only be using the amp/DAC with my laptop, and it doesnt really need to be portable, but I've heard that the UHA-3 is an excellent product, regardless of portability. For a desktop use, is the E-MU 0404 the better product?
The UHA-3 probably has a better headphone amplifier, but the 0404 USB has a better DAC section.
Originally Posted by classicalguy
Tell me about the mic. Will it plug into the 0404? Is it a stereo mic, or would one need two of them? It would be fun to learn how to make recordings.
Yes, it plugs into the 0404 USB (otherwise what's the point of a bundle?
). Like most microphones, it only contains one capsule, which means it's monaural. Stereo recordings usually are done with two or more microphones, though some mic manufacturers do make standalone stereo pairs.
I haven't used the bundled software, but it's probably more than good enough for making basic recordings.