 Which Powermac G5 To Get?, How much power do I need? |
 Sat 18 Feb 2006, 19:57
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I am new to the board but based on the purchase I'm about to make I will probably be visiting often. I am entering the world of computer-based recording because the Roland 1680 hard disc recorder I had been using is finally crashed due to disc fragmentation beyond repair.
In my research I have zeroed in on a G5, Logic Pro 7.2, Apogee Ensemble, and a Tascam 2400 audio control surface. My questions are: Which G5 should I get? - I have as many as 60 or so single song recording progects at any one time ranging from 16 - 24 tracks of audio. In the summer I offer a Music Video camp and will occasionally produce a "simple" music video with simple editing. I've heard for anything to do with video that the quad core is 2.5 the way to go. However I would like to get away with the 2.3 dual core if it can handle simple video. To what effect does the choice of dual core 2.0, 2.3, or quad core 2.5 G5's have to do with day to day music recording? Are there any other alternatives for an audio control surface that has 24 faders than the Tascam US 2400? I feel I need this type of unit so that when I mix it will be as "old school hands on the faders" as possible. Thanks in advance! |
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Thu 20 Jul 2006, 04:56
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I just bought a G5 Quad this week specifically because I did NOT want to get a desktop with the Intel chips just yet. I'm one of the play-it-safers who likes to wait till all the bugs get worked out first. I just got it home and out of the box, so I don't know how it's going to perform yet. You should know, however, that if you're planning on using Logic Pro, it only uses 2 of the processors. I went ahead and got the quad in hopes that Apple will catch up with it's own software (for Pete's sake) and release an update that will take advantage of all 4 processors. Also, the G5 Quad does NOT come with the Bluetooth-Airport Extreme card. You have to have that installed separately, so plan on spending another $150 on that, on top of the almost $4000 you'll spend on the Quad (after taxes).
Hey, Apple guys. . .does anybody NOT want Bluetooth and Airport capabilities these days? Come on! I bought a G4 PowerBook in 2003 and it came with Bluetooth AND Airport pre-installed! Can you think of a way to make an extra $150 bucks without making your buyers feel like stupid boneheads? "Yeah, I'd like to spend $4000 on a new computer, but whatever you do, don't install any Wireless hardware in this wireless age. I would rather pay extra for that and wait around at the Apple store for 3 hours while you install it!" Okay. I'm done ranting. I'll report back once I get my studio up and running on this thing. hahaworld p.s. I talked to an Apple rep at the store, and even he didn't have any idea when the Intel desktops will come out. This post has been edited by hahaworld: Thu 20 Jul 2006, 04:57 |
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thegrapeguy Which Powermac G5 To Get? Sat 18 Feb 2006, 19:57
epidermus I'm in exactly the same predicament. My G4 Po... Mon 17 Jul 2006, 03:36
lancet the quad, if you can afford it.
no question. Mon 17 Jul 2006, 05:28 hahaworld A related question for any takers:
Has anyone hea... Mon 17 Jul 2006, 06:23 thedomus Pentiums!!! I hope they are not. Us ... Mon 17 Jul 2006, 08:17 Mac Daddy We can't answere because most of us have not p... Mon 17 Jul 2006, 09:23 lepetitmartien Right now Logic still does not use the Quad in ful... Mon 17 Jul 2006, 16:17 thegrapeguy Hi Epidermus - I did as lepitmartien suggested and... Mon 17 Jul 2006, 20:46 Mac Daddy thetherapyguy,
Your not just a pretty face, you... Tue 18 Jul 2006, 10:22 aportman Since you guys are on the subject. Is there any pr... Wed 19 Jul 2006, 07:32 Mac-Dee QUOTE (aportman @ Wed 19 Jul 2006, 06:32)... Wed 19 Jul 2006, 11:59 henrymorris Hi - have been in a similar position - i.e. to wai... Sun 23 Jul 2006, 19:05 Mac Daddy hahaworld, you're my latest hero. I see why yo... Fri 21 Jul 2006, 12:00 Mac Daddy Sorry to hear about all the trouble mate. I know h... Fri 21 Jul 2006, 13:52 hahaworld Hey, Mac Daddy!
Yeah, you've got to laugh... Sat 22 Jul 2006, 06:26 Mac Daddy hahaworld, glad to hear you're up and running.... Sun 23 Jul 2006, 17:46 Mac Daddy henrymorris, terrible, story. It happens. Too bad ... Mon 24 Jul 2006, 09:20 |
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