Benchmark converters

Dave Martin · 11th May 2003, 03:23 AM

I feel the need to publicly thank David Seymour for graciously providing me with a stack of Benchmark converters for the project I just finished - 2 channels or A/D's and a whopping 26 channels of D/A's, including a DAC-1. Bob Olhsson provided another 4 channels of Benchmark A/D's as well as HIS DAC-1.

The project was mixed out of Pro Tools, with the AES outputs of 888/24's feeding inputs of the Benchmark rack system D/A's. The analog signals went into the console and on to the outboard gear. The mix was multed to two paths - identical except that one path went thought a Vari-Mu and the other didn't - and into 4 channels of Benchmark A/D's to a storage format of TASCAM DA-78's at 24 bit 44/1k.

The sound of the Benchmark gear was fabulous, and Dave Seymour made it possible. He's a nice guy, too.

atticus · 14th May 2003, 05:13 PM

Dave,

It was honestly my pleasure. Nothing like listening to real music for a change. If anyone is reading this, buy the Time Jumpers record when it comes out. You can't help but smile while listening to their music.

etherize · 14th May 2003, 06:21 PM

When will we see a Benchmark converter for the new iPods?

atticus · 14th May 2003, 06:39 PM

I would totally love to do that!! I think that Ipods are the coolest thing going and I'd love to have a pro daw that would fit into that form factor. It think that power consumption might be an issue, though

Bob Olhsson · 16th May 2003, 08:44 PM

I should add that all of the musicians said that the sound was spectacular including some serious analog lovers.

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11th May 2003, 03:23 AM	#1
Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,170	Benchmark converters I feel the need to publicly thank David Seymour for graciously providing me with a stack of Benchmark converters for the project I just finished - 2 channels or A/D's and a whopping 26 channels of D/A's, including a DAC-1. Bob Olhsson provided another 4 channels of Benchmark A/D's as well as HIS DAC-1. The project was mixed out of Pro Tools, with the AES outputs of 888/24's feeding inputs of the Benchmark rack system D/A's. The analog signals went into the console and on to the outboard gear. The mix was multed to two paths - identical except that one path went thought a Vari-Mu and the other didn't - and into 4 channels of Benchmark A/D's to a storage format of TASCAM DA-78's at 24 bit 44/1k. The sound of the Benchmark gear was fabulous, and Dave Seymour made it possible. He's a nice guy, too. __________________ Dave Martin Java Jive Studio www.javajivestudio.com Cuppa Joe Records www.cuppajoerecords.com Nashville, TN

14th May 2003, 05:13 PM	#2
atticus Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,524	Dave, It was honestly my pleasure. Nothing like listening to real music for a change. If anyone is reading this, buy the Time Jumpers record when it comes out. You can't help but smile while listening to their music. __________________ David Seymour Mytek Digital Analog Audio Works 330-354-1576 www.mytekdigital.com http://analogaudioworks.com/

14th May 2003, 06:39 PM	#4
atticus Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,524	I would totally love to do that!! I think that Ipods are the coolest thing going and I'd love to have a pro daw that would fit into that form factor. It think that power consumption might be an issue, though __________________ David Seymour Mytek Digital Analog Audio Works 330-354-1576 www.mytekdigital.com http://analogaudioworks.com/

16th May 2003, 08:44 PM	#5
Bob Olhsson Motown legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Songwriter Gulch, Nashville TN Posts: 5,271	I should add that all of the musicians said that the sound was spectacular including some serious analog lovers. __________________ Georgetown Masters 615 254-3233 Bob's room 615 385-8051 Music Industry 2.0

14th May 2003, 06:21 PM	#3
etherize Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 243	When will we see a Benchmark converter for the new iPods?

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