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 Fri 23 Aug 2002, 05:35
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Hi everyone, this is my first post, so be nice...
I'm buying a dual 867 G4 for midi programming (Reason) and audio recording (probably Logic, when it comes out for OS X), and I need some advice about audio interface options. I will mostly be recording one or two tracks at a time (guitar/bass/vocals/keys), but will also want to record drums (which obviously requires more tracks). So, I figure I need an interface with 8 or so inputs, 2 of which have good preamps. This way, I can record guitars/vocals whenever I want, and when I want to record drums I can hire a good mixer and mikes and use up to 8 (or so) inputs (without having to pay up front for 8 good preamps, which I will rarely use). So, I need: - 8 audio inputs, 2 with good preamps - 24/96 - MIDI would be good - OS X support - Firewire strikes me as cool, but PCI would also be fine - Not stupidly expensive Any recommendations? I've been thinking about MOTU 828/896, Presonus Firestation, M-Audio Delta 1010-LT, Edirol DA-2496... Most of these have some compromises, are there any others I should be looking at? Anyone have any info on new hardware coming as a result of Apple's Emagic acquisition that I should be waiting for? Thanks! Neilsonite P.S. Sorry this post is a bit long... |
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 Mon 26 Aug 2002, 00:18
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I would stay away from Edirol. It's at a nice price but I don't like the performance, plus its Roland, and they horrible at listeing to customers and therefor make a lot of crap. The Firestaion is very cool and I love presonus mic pre's. The MOTU 828 is also a very good choice for you with exactly 2 mic pres and 8 ins. MOTU also now has OSX support or their Firewire audio hareware systems
 I myself use a 2408mkII and a Mackie 1604VLZ mixer. Thisway i have even more control. you night be able to use the M Audio Delta 1010 with a nice behringer mixer, get the same results and not have to give up you right arm or first born to pay for it. I say make sure you know exactly what you want before jumping. And good luck to yA -------------------- BING BING BLEEP ERRRRRRR[I]
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Neilsonite Pci/firewire Audio Interface Options Fri 23 Aug 2002, 05:35
Levon River I've looked at everything you've looked at... Fri 23 Aug 2002, 07:16 Levon River Following up my own message <A-hem>: I just ... Fri 23 Aug 2002, 08:40 azusa I think Presonus Firestation would be a good choic... Fri 23 Aug 2002, 16:22 azusa I think Presonus Firestation would be a good choic... Fri 23 Aug 2002, 16:27 Neilsonite Hey everyone, thanks for your replies! I'm... Tue 27 Aug 2002, 04:29 rumbo I was about to buy the firestation when I saw on t... Wed 28 Aug 2002, 10:05 Neilsonite Thanks! I can't believe I didn't notic... Wed 28 Aug 2002, 10:33 Synthetik Hey I didn't notice the 48KHZ thing either and... Tue 3 Sep 2002, 01:29
damann if you have the cash, motu have just released the ... Tue 3 Sep 2002, 17:50 |
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