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Originally Posted by texxas  I actually was considering a Saffire 56 because of it's liquid pres and some reviews I've read on how good the liquid emulations sound, but from all the reseach I've done, looks like the MR816X and the FF 400 are the top two contenders due to conversion, I was leaning toward the MR until I found out you're pretty much stuck with the pres even if they are good, the option of adding your own pres is pretty important I think! Anyway, thanks for the feedback, any other opinions are very much welcome!  |
Your not STUCK as you say.
Sorry, its NOT an issue, You can turn the PAD on the inputs and turn down the gain on the front and control your gain using your external pre. Yes, your still going through the circuit this way but it doesnt matter.
The pres on the MR do not and will not change/color/degrade the signal. They are really GOOD
IF not then,
I came out of my Avalon 737sp using a balanced XLR cable to TRS balanced on the 1/4" side into the insert on channel 1 or 2. You can get a TS cable on the one end if you need to.
NO ISSUES at all with that setup and NO SIGNAL degradation. Sounds great
The MR sounds better than the RME. It has better PRES, better AD and better DA period. RME has great routing though, the TotalMix is killer. Im happy with this unit, MR816X, VERY happy.
As far as the Avalon thing your Jonesin for, I would steer you towards the AD2022 versus the 737, it sounds better and would give you TWO full pres, no Comp or EQ though if you need that. If you need that then the 737 is it.
You could look at the M5 as well as its a single channel AD2022
BTW, I was freakin out when I ordered my MR when I found out about the UNBALANCED inserts, hasnt been an issue at all though. I dont give two spits about the integration with Cubase BTW and that the DAW I use right now. What happens when you switch DAWS? Well, there goes the benefit of that and the Reverb on the MR and the Comp/EQ on the CSX model. I wouldnt waste the money on that. Your better off to buy some plugins you want that work with ANY DAW
You should look at the M-Audio 2626 as well. It will allow you to bypass the pres as your wanting so direct insert, balanced. Not to mention you can run PooTools if you need to with M-Powered.
This unit is solid as far as sound goes