Re: Audio interfaces

[Mike Feeney <mike@feenomenal.com>]

I saw that Mackie unit too.  That looked pretty cool.

Bias's Deck software is available for OS X now, which I was considering.
But I think I've been convinced to go with the MOTU unit.  Everyone seems 
to
say there's no real comparing the two.

Are the MOTU 828's 8 outputs pass-through, or are they affected by the
volume controls?  Just trying to work out the best way to use it in a live
setting so that I can still use my mixer to control the live sound while 
not
necessarily affecting the recorded mix.

Also, do I understand correctly that you can record up to 8 tracks
simultaneously, but can only monitor (hear) two of them?  That is kind of
confusing me in the literature I can find.

Thanks for the input.  I really appreciate it!
Mike







on 7/18/02 10:11 AM, bruno kleinefeld at brunoklein@ideastudioweb.com said
somethin' like:

> hi mike
> 
> I have a MOTU 828: a very good product under many aspects.
> 
> I don't know nothing about compatibility with OSX. I use 9 on all my 
>Macs.
> Wich audio-sequencer software would you use with it?
> 
> I don't think that DP3 is running on OSX. Not yet, at least,
> and, since I use the 828 with DP3, I don't know nothing about the
> ASIO drive for the 828.
> But I assume that the 828 is working much better with DP and MOTU
> resident drive.
> 
> Above all there's another issue you should consider. MOTU 828 and
> Tascam US-428 are not comparable. The USB is much slower so with the
> U-428 you can record just two tracks simultaneously. The MOTU can
> record up to 8. This make a big difference, don't you think...?
> 
> anyhow I've seen that MOTU and Mackie have just announced a new
> controller for DP3
> 
> check this url
> http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/2002/Mackie-Control.html
> don't know about prices.
> Could be a perfect upgrade for a system based on one or more 828!
> 
> ciao
> b:k
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> I'm looking for the going opinions on a couple of audio interfaces.  
>I've
>> got a new G4 iMac (800Mhz, 512Mb RAM) and recently ditched my old PC on
>> which I did all of my recording.  So now I need an audio interface.  
>I've
>> got cash burning a hole in my pocket.  =)
>> 
>> I've can get a used MOTU 828 for about the same price (or less) as a new
>> Tascam US-428.  So let's pretend price isn't a factor.  Here are my 
>thoughts
>> so far...
>> 
>> The Tascam looks cool, and I like the tactile controls for mixing.  
>However,
>> I'm concerned about latency.  I'm NOT a recording genius, so if I don't 
>have
>> to mess with control panels/drivers/trial and error to deal with 
>possible
>> latency issues, I'll be happy.  Plus I don't do anything with MIDI - it 
>just
>> confuses me.  So that's extra functionality I won't need.  BUT it has 
>OS X
>> drivers available, which is my primary OS.
>> 
>> The MOTU 828 by its very nature would be less likely to have latency 
>issues,
>> but I can't find any information regarding its compatibility (or planned
>> compatibility) with OS X.  Anyone know anything about that?
>> 
>> Portability:  I plan on using these for recording gigs as well, but I 
>don't
>> have a rack case.  I have a mixer with its own case, but no room for
>> additional rack units.  I'd like to upgrade to a better road case, which
>> would allow the MOTU unit to fit in.  Plus I would just feel better 
>lugging
>> the MOTU around in a case than an unprotected Tascam unit sitting on the
>> seat of my car or some such.
>> 
>> What are your thoughts?  If you have experience with these units, I'd 
>love
>> to hear pros and cons.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> on 7/17/02 11:31 PM, Gary Lehmann at healthquestrecruiter@earthlink.net 
>said
>> somethin' like:
>> 
>>>  Hoo boy--it gets weirder--
>>>  I just used Raymond (thank you Sean!!!) to write the DirectMIDI 
>patches for
>>>  the PMC-10--haven't gotten too far (haven't actually 
>recorded/listened to
>>>  any audio using the pedal, just pressed buttons and watched colourful
>>>  lights) but one thing I notice--
>>>  The record/multiply/insert thingie works with DirectMIDI!
>>>  So if I just HAVE to do the blues I can use these commands.
>>>  Sorry if I seemed ungrateful or hysterical previously . . .
>>>  Gary
>>> 
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