Need more inputs....

[ToAd]

Thanks for the replies. I'll dig a little deeper into the ADAT subject.
Cheers,
ToAd
foRUMS 4 punkdISCO schreef op 24/02/2015 om 20:15:
> [ADAT interfaces - one of my favourite subjects!!]
>
> Hey ToAd
>
> I have two of those Behringer interfaces; the original ADA8000 and the newer
> ADA8200.  They are highly recommended by me and even Sound on Sound loves
> them!!  If money is an option, the older ADA8000 can be found for probably
> 100euro used..
>
>> and this audio interface
>>
> http://www.musicstore.de/nl_NL/NLG/Computer/Audio-interfaces/RME-HDSPe-RayDA
> T-ADAT-PCI-Express-Card/art-PCM0007721-000#FullDetails
>
> Wow, that looks a little expensive!!  Are there not cheaper ADAT cards?  Im
> still using an old Motu 424 pci setup along with two 2408mk which have
> 3xADAT each (2xADAT if you also use the 2408s analogue i/o [which most
> people would do]).  These Motu setups again are pretty cheap..
>
>> And add an USB fader box thing to use as 'mixing' console.
> I have not had mixer faders in my studio for probably 8 years and, don't
> miss them at all.  All I ever used a mixer for was to get the level to an
> optimum level for recording.
>
>> buy me a couple of these mixing desks. (yes, space is a non issue for me)
> For me its not just about space but rather, I love the convenience of ADAT
> interfaces.  You can plant them anywhere in your studio with a simple (and
> very inexpensive) ADAT optical cable.  Indeed, I have my 4 sets of 8 i/o in
> four different places, exactly where they are needed with no wiring
> nightmares.
>
>> Nice thing for the ADAT route is that you have some expert sleepers stuff
> that can be very interesting
>
> YEP!!!  I have the wonderful ES3 with a ES5 expander giving me 7CV and
> 8Gates all from a single ADAT.  This single ADAT is actually capable of
> running a whopping 54(!) channels of CV or Gate (in any combinations you
> choose).  This picture shows a fully expanded ES3 using a single ADAT:
>
> http://1lmm.com/pub1/sw/expandedes-5.jpg
>
> ..and remember that the ES stuff is sample accurate CV so you can use it for
> envelopes/LFOs etc running at a resolution of 44,100hz!!
>
> Very sexy stuff...
>
> Paul
> London
> www.punkdisco.co.uk
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ToAd [mailto:tom.adam at thebigear.be]
>> Sent: 24 February 2015 17:21
>> To: music-bar
>> Subject: Need more inputs....
>>
>> Hi guys,
>> I want some more inputs on my DAW (windows).  Currently having 8
>> inputs/outputs doesn't do it for me any more.
>> I did some reading and came up with 2 options;
>>
>> get me a couple of these boys
>> http://www.musicstore.de/nl_NL/NLG/Behringer-ADA8200-8-Ch.-MicPre-
>> und-AD/DA/art-REC0010391-000
>>
>> and this audio interface
>> http://www.musicstore.de/nl_NL/NLG/Computer/Audio-interfaces/RME-
>> HDSPe-RayDAT-ADAT-PCI-Express-Card/art-PCM0007721-000#FullDetails
>>
>> And add an USB fader box thing to use as 'mixing' console.
>>
>> or
>> buy me a couple of these mixing desks. (yes, space is a non issue for me)
>> http://www.musicstore.de/nl_NL/NLG/Mackie-ONYX-1640I-Mixer/art-
>> PAH0008837-000
>>
>> I hate to go back to the behringer route for the ADA, but these are the
> only
>> ones I can afford. Nice thing for the ADAT route is that you have some
> expert
>> sleepers stuff that can be very interesting. On the other hand, the mixing
>> desks I can use without the computer on, which increases my fun factor a
> lot.
>> Any input appreciated. Maybe I missed an obvious solution...
>>
>> Cheers,
>> ToAd
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