vanblah

I use one of my computers to record digital audio.

If I have someone working with me (either on the computer or on the mic) I have the mic in a seperate room so noise from the computer is not a factor.

But if I'm alone it's difficult to 1) hit record 2) run to the other room 3) put on the headphones 4) catch my breath for singing or pick up the guitar and start playing.

It would be nice if when I am doing a quick take on an acoustic instrument or vocal and I don't have someone working with me I could have the microphone right there within easy reach of the keyboard (so I can start/stop recording quickly and easily).

So having said all that:

I am in the process of building a computer using silent fans and also building a cabinet with Auralex foam inside to dampen the noise that does get generated. The cabinet will be vented out the back through the wall onto the back porch. The vent will also be as acoustically sound as I can make it.

Noise is definitely a factor in my case. Even a hard drive click can "ruin" a good take in a quiet song.