I recorded an almost 2-hour live radio show with a Dell Mini 9 + Tiny Core Linux + Avid Mbox 2 audio interface + 2 dynamic mics + a small console recording prog

I recorded an almost 2-hour live radio show with a Dell Mini 9 + Tiny Core Linux + Avid Mbox 2 audio interface + 2 dynamic mics + a small console recording program just two weeks ago. I configured a huge swapfile just in case, but everything worked flawlessly. Since the Mini 9 is fanless and SSD-equipped, it makes a really nice, completely silent machine for audio recording. Interestingly, I also have a bunch of Panasonic WM61a capsules (I intended to do binaural recordings, but didn't). And, before the Dell, I often used a Zoom H1 as audio interface for an old Thinkpad T42 (hey, it had that keyboard and an IPS screen, so it was really hard to give up on!). :) Also, thanks for the reference to the AOM capsules. I didn't know about these, but had wondered whether there are any current replacements for the WM61a-s. A Mini9/NC10/T42 + Zoom H1 + homemade WM61a/AOM-based microphones would make an awesome setup for a frugal, but somewhat knowledgeable audio geek. Given some skills and minor time for tinkering, you can really do pretty much everything with 10-15-year old hardware, or even ridiculous widgets like those microphone capsules. I think this is an extremely relevant point or realization, considering climate change and the still widespread throw-away-culture. We are drowning in old electronics. It is an incredible time to live in.