8 Mar
2004
8 Mar
'04
5:26 p.m.
On Mon, Mar 08, 2004 at 02:04:45PM -0500, Polashek, Matthew wrote:
I would simply prefer to be able to hit 96K. I
definitely need an external
A/D/D/A unit for sound quality reasons. I can probably use external mic
pre-amps. I have been considering using a Presonus DIGImaxLt with a RME
Hammerfall 9652 but I think it ends up being cheaper to get an outboard box
with balanced ins and outs and throwing some kind of 8 channel mic pre in
front of it, unless there was a less expensive ALSA compatible option that
had 8 mic pres and 8 outs.
I went with the RME Digiface and PCI card, plus two Frontier Tango24
A/D+D/A convertors which were on special offer for a while here in the UK.
http://www.frontierdesign.com/pr_tango.htm
As you're in the U S of A, they may be even cheaper over there,
as *everybody* wants the 96K thing now.
Another idea I was considering was the CLM DB8000S 8 x mic-pre
which does 96K, and has an ADAT option (although that might only
be 8 tracks @ 48K, as I think there is a limit to ADAT) :
http://www.clmdynamics.com/db8000_frame.htm
This would give 8 inputs into a HDSP card, but you'd still need D/A
as well.
If you're recording a drumkit, well... you may one day want to use
ten channels, or twelve...
> Polashek, Matthew wrote:
> > I am operating with 2 main scenarios in mind. I am a jazz musician so I
> > would like to be able to record live shows and mix PA and Monitors for a
> > quartet so that's about 8 in and 6 out. I need fully balanced inputs to
> > prevent hum on live gigs. The second scenario is using the rig for my
> > recording studio. (a work that is still in progress) I would need
> > multiple inputs and outputs here as well.
> >
>
> Up to 44.1/48K? Or do you *require* 96K or 192K?
>
AFAIK, there are no 192K Linux-friendly soundcards yet.
Please correct me if you know something.
> In all case I would recommend an external A/D/D/A
unit.
> I see the price going up...
>
Yep, well the subject did say "Pro Multitracking" ... :)
Happy choosing!
Malcolm Smith