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 Sun 14 Mar 2004, 13:54
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I have been recording on a tascam 788 digital 8-track for some time now but I have just bought a G3 imac 600mhz w/ 512mb ram and I want to sort it out to replace my 788 . I think I want a firewire audio / midi interface but I dont know which one. Budget is an issue so I was looking at an m-audio audiophile but it only has inputs for phono plugs. I need somthing with jack inputs and preamps. Any suggestions?
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Sun 14 Mar 2004, 15:21
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If it has to be FW, then (as far as I know) it will have to be the FW 410, since that has preamps and will not therefore accept only line level input (as the FW AP does). I suppose you could add a modest mixer or mic preamp (there's a valve preamp for about £40 which seems neat, if that's your thing) or a cheap mixer. Alternatively, there's that Behringer beast which should be available shortly:  It's USB 2.0, which I believe is as fast as FW, though (correct me if I'm wrong) FW sends its data in a stream whereas USB is packets. I don't know what diff that makes (but would be interested to know). Anyway, HTHAB.
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Sun 14 Mar 2004, 16:55
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If it could be USB, the M audio Audiophile USB has phono inputs and two jack inputs.
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Sun 14 Mar 2004, 17:55
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I'm not sure if my imac has usb 1 or 2 how do I find out? Interesting what you say about streams and pockets , surely a stream for audio would be better.
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Sun 14 Mar 2004, 23:00
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QUOTE (dijerydack @ Mar 14 2004, 16:55) I'm not sure if my imac has usb 1 or 2 how do I find out? Interesting what you say about streams and pockets , surely a stream for audio would be better. The manual? Or look it up? I would have thought streaming would be better too.
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Mon 15 Mar 2004, 06:56
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Hi - if you'r rilly sirious, have a look at the motu 828 mkii vfm!
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Mon 15 Mar 2004, 19:22
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I had a look at that motu . It'll definatley do the trick , Are there any cheaper alternatives that do the same stuff?
I dont have a manual and where do you suggest I look it up?
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Thu 18 Mar 2004, 10:37
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You can get PCI Usb 2.0 cards though, (like my Lacie  ).
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