[rxfit06]

I just read all the current threads concerning the Allen/Heath Zed-R16. I was currently already searching for viable options to upgrade to 16 inputs, without breaking the bank, so to speak.

This unit looks like it would work for me, although I can't quite figure out a couple of things.

(1) When I produce, I record a good bit of midi tracks. It looks as though this thing only has midi out, so I would have to also purchase a separate midi interface to send and receive midi data?

(2) Will it "play nicely" with Cubase 4?

(3) I currently use a custom ADK-Pro Audio pc, with a Presonus Firepod as my interface. When I track, I can set the control panel on the firepod to as little as 1.5ms with no problems at all. Can the Zed track with as low a latency?

Previously, I was considering going with the Presonus firestudio, along with the digimax and it's avail. digital ins and outs, in order to acheive my 16 channels. So even though I could/would acheive 16 channels for around 1300 bucks, I would most likely be adding additional pres, which would eventually add up to probably at least what the street price of the Zed is. Having said that, it really all depends on the pres within the Zed. If they are that good, perhaps I wouldn't really need to purchase addtional pres.

(4) Bottom line, are the pres really "as good as" many stand alone pres in the 800-1500 ish category.

(5) Anyone know for sure what the US street price is ?

Sorry for the long post, just trying to decide if my search has ended.

Thanks