 Imac 2ghz Core Duo Question |
 Mon 14 Aug 2006, 13:35
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 13-Aug 06 From: Washington - US Member No.: 82,296  |
Hi there,
Is this new imac 2GHz core duo a decent system for recording? I currently have Pro Tools LE 6.1 with the MBox (1). I'm most likely going to upgrade to the FireBox or another firewire interface and with different software in the future. The digi 002 is quite expensive for a fire wire connection. I'm sure it's sweet, but the MOTO seems like a good product and it's cheaper. I don't like how Pro Tools locks you into their gear. Basically any thoughts on the new imac 2 GHZ core duo are welcomed and appreciated. Thanks, Rob This post has been edited by RobbieG: Mon 14 Aug 2006, 13:45 |
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Wed 16 Aug 2006, 01:30
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QUOTE (RobbieG @ Mon 14 Aug 2006, 12:35)  Hi there, Is this new imac 2GHz core duo a decent system for recording? I currently have Pro Tools LE 6.1 with the MBox (1). I'm most likely going to upgrade to the FireBox or another firewire interface and with different software in the future. The digi 002 is quite expensive for a fire wire connection. I'm sure it's sweet, but the MOTO seems like a good product and it's cheaper. I don't like how Pro Tools locks you into their gear. Basically any thoughts on the new imac 2 GHZ core duo are welcomed and appreciated. Thanks, Rob Well, I'm using one every day for audio production, and it keeps on blowing me away. I have the 2GB/250GB option on my 20", and I've never had CPU issues in either Logic 7.2 or Live 5.2 (which is my new DAW of choice). Skip the 002. It is just "ok" sounding, and offers little to no flexibility in terms of DAW choice. Get yourself a Metric Halo 2882 or RME Fireface for less, and spend the extra $$$ on monitoring, acoustic treatment, or something like that, especially if you already own another DAW. |
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Wed 16 Aug 2006, 02:39
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QUOTE (edge100 @ Wed 16 Aug 2006, 00:30) Well, I'm using one every day for audio production, and it keeps on blowing me away. I have the 2GB/250GB option on my 20", and I've never had CPU issues in either Logic 7.2 or Live 5.2 (which is my new DAW of choice). Skip the 002. It is just "ok" sounding, and offers little to no flexibility in terms of DAW choice. Get yourself a Metric Halo 2882 or RME Fireface for less, and spend the extra $$$ on monitoring, acoustic treatment, or something like that, especially if you already own another DAW. I agree. Forget about Digidesign gear since they will forget about you, DIGI001. The fact that you are tied into using ONLY their gear is bad business. And they still don't get it! Have a look at the MOTU Ultralite. I have one with an Intel iMac 2.0ghz running Logic Express and Live 5.2. It's very good and unlike my experience with Digidesign drivers i have not had one ounce of trouble. Highly recommended. |
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RobbieG Imac 2ghz Core Duo Question Mon 14 Aug 2006, 13:35
gdoubleyou Should be fine with more RAM and an external firew... Mon 14 Aug 2006, 23:53 stovall I am assuming that the Core Duo is Intel. If so, P... Tue 15 Aug 2006, 02:50
gdoubleyou QUOTE (stovall @ Mon 14 Aug 2006, 17:50) ... Wed 16 Aug 2006, 19:05 RobbieG Thanks.
I thinking I'm going to move over t... Wed 16 Aug 2006, 00:01 rickenbacker The Metric Halo ULN-2 (+DSP if you can afford it) ... Wed 16 Aug 2006, 22:18 edge100 QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Wed 16 Aug 2006, 21... Wed 16 Aug 2006, 22:25 RobbieG well the Metric Halo is definitely out of my price... Sun 20 Aug 2006, 13:58 Megahertz QUOTE (RobbieG @ Sun 20 Aug 2006, 12:58) ... Wed 23 Aug 2006, 10:48 RobbieG Alright so I just ordered my iMac, 20-inch, 2GHz I... Sun 20 Aug 2006, 21:31 RobbieG I also don't really need the portablity of the... Tue 22 Aug 2006, 12:56 edge100 QUOTE (RobbieG @ Tue 22 Aug 2006, 11:56) ... Tue 22 Aug 2006, 17:48 minskybabs Yes, the MOTU stuff has a very good rep, you almos... Wed 23 Aug 2006, 10:20 RobbieG I really appreciate all the feedback. I'm goi... Wed 23 Aug 2006, 12:45 Mac Daddy Ditto on the "Stability" Wed 23 Aug 2006, 13:49 |
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