| I use a laptop (HP nv9440 running either protoolsM or cubase) with DA-78s as backup, both fed digitally from Apogee AD16s.
I've been using the Tascam DA machines since the 88 first came out (about 15 years now), they are rock solid (yes there is something to be said for digital tape). I can not say the same thing for the computer. The downside of the DA machines is that, in today world, you have to transfer the audio to a computer back in the studio in real time. My desire to save a couple of hours in the studio has caused me to lug some extra gear to the gig. But it is also reasuring to know that, post converter, I have two independant recorders trying to capture that one time only event. Getting it right the first time is the only option. |