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Originally Posted by Brad McGowan  So we're talking $10k USD without automation huh?
Doesn't the A&H Zed R16 offer a very competitive feature set with DAW control, 16 channel firewire, and EQ for $3k?
This seems like the type of product that would target the needs of a lot of project studio DAW users, however the pricing seems pretty far out of line with that audience. Maybe I'm misinterpreting the intended user or I'm just cheap? No wait...we're just in a recession. 
Brad |
The hybrid market just got started. I am sorry to say but these prices are just shocking at this point knowing how many new hybrids are in the works being they are project studios. I think by the end of the year Euphonix, will really surprise us all with their new series. First of all for it to be hybrid we need to start seeing some touch screen technologies like the Tango and artist Series and MC pro with decent pres or else price them so we can use our own pres. Yes they are mainly controllers but with so much digital technology that is the future.
With major studios closing on daily basis its a bit discouraging for someone to put this kind of money into any kind of gear in these prices. Technology will get better and cheaper by the end of this year, perhaps NAMM 2010 we will see some real decent product/pricing.
Anyone who thinks prices like these are acceptable I would be a bit concerned if they are not competitors to persuade you to price so high so they can take market share. This happens all the time in real world by distributors, competitors and dealers who have major inventory. I would be cautious how you price a product! Unless you really need a solution like this, I would seriously think about putting money until next year or even end of this year because this recession imo is going to get worse before it gets better.