Originally Posted by: schmangespit guard sibilance filter thingy who's name totally escapes me right now... one of those round things (in a pinch, you can use pantyhose on a wirehanger)

one of these?

the monitors look good, but they got some pretty low reviews on musician's friend. but if you've tried them out, I trust your judgement.

about the sound card... I thought that the tascam was supposed to act as a soundcard.. now you've got me confused.

a regular old multi-track recorder is looking more and more appealing :rolleyes: