Has anybody tried the daking Desk?

FOURTHTUNZ · 11th December 2002

The daking sitehttp://www.daking.com/
has a pic of this pretty little desk, is it out? Have you used one?
Whaddya think?yuktyy
daniel

NathanEldred · 11th December 2002

I got to play around with it for quite a while on some pre canned audio CD's at AES. Same generally extra silky character of his preamps, eq's, and compressors....that same quality seems to run through all of Geoff's gear to my ears. The EQ had tons of headroom just like on the outboard unit, the routing matrix system seemed comprehensive and impressive although I would still need an extensive patchbay. I like the fact that the i/o terminates on regular XLR & TRS (both I believe) As for functionality of running it through a whole session from start to finish, nope, haven't been there so I can't say.

FOURTHTUNZ · 14th December 2002

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Originally posted by NathanEldred
I got to play around with it for quite a while on some pre canned audio CD's at AES. Same generally extra silky character of his preamps, eq's, and compressors....that same quality seems to run through all of Geoff's gear to my ears. The EQ had tons of headroom just like on the outboard unit, the routing matrix system seemed comprehensive and impressive although I would still need an extensive patchbay. I like the fact that the i/o terminates on regular XLR & TRS (both I believe) As for functionality of running it through a whole session from start to finish, nope, haven't been there so I can't say.

Nathan you lucky sod, you get to play with all the best toys!
How would you say this stacks up to vintage/high end stuff?
Thanks for the info,
Daniel

NathanEldred · 14th December 2002

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Originally posted by FOURTHTUNZ
Nathan you lucky sod, you get to play with all the best toys!

I'm not just the owner, I'm also a client

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How would you say this stacks up to vintage/high end stuff?

Definitely on the high level of any of the best stuff old or new....and it doesn't sound like anything else new or currently produced on the market (that I am aware of anyway), so it has a great niche.

FOURTHTUNZ · 14th January 2003

Yeah, I bumped this back up

The 16 channel Daking looks like its around $25k, if you were running prostools is this the board you'd get?
I saw a 16 channel neve on ebay the other nite go for 12k or so.
Would you get just as good results going with the new Yammy or Sony for $20k? Any and all opinions welcome

thanks
daniel

chrisso · 14th January 2003

I would have thought the Daking would win out over those suggestions.
But the price.....................

cajonezzz · 14th January 2003

I think the Daking desk was more like 40 k.....looked like big format desk that had gone on the Monsanto ride at Disneyland, really cute.
Anyone using the mic pre or comps?

Dave Martin · 14th January 2003

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Originally posted by cajonezzz
I think the Daking desk was more like 40 k.....looked like big format desk that had gone on the Monsanto ride at Disneyland, really cute.
Anyone using the mic pre or comps?

Yep - a pair of preamps, a pair of compressors. I like them both.

FOURTHTUNZ · 16th January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by cajonezzz
I think the Daking desk was more like 40 k.....looked like big format desk that had gone on the Monsanto ride at Disneyland, really cute.
Anyone using the mic pre or comps?

I can't find the link anymore but I thought I saw the 16 channel version without the center section for $25k?
Who knows what it is now, I'll have to call around.
daniel

chrisso · 16th January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by FOURTHTUNZ
I can't find the link anymore but I thought I saw the 16 channel version without the center section for $25k?

Pro Audio Design say the list is $30k but they will do it for $25k.

http://www.proaudiodesign.com/morein...ItemID=P20470:

It's a stunner though.:eek:

FOURTHTUNZ · 16th January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by chrisso
Pro Audio Design say the list is $30k but they will do it for $25k.

http://www.proaudiodesign.com/morein...ItemID=P20470:

It's a stunner though.:eek:

Chrisso, thanks I knew I saw it somewhere! Other than a used neve sidecar is there anything else good in this pricerange?
daniel

chrisso · 16th January 2003

In the area of new consoles, not much I guess.
You're looking at Inward Connections again (see other threads). There's plenty of stuff similar to the Daking in vintage consoles.
Vintage King have an amazing portable, but very well featured Calrec console for $26k. They also have a Trident 80c for $25k. VK have got fabulous gear but they ARE premium prices.
I've heard of a 32ch Sphere for $10,000 (fully working) and there are a few Quad Eight Coronado's around for between $25k - $30k.

11th December 2002	#1
FOURTHTUNZ Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: MAINE Posts: 786 Thread Starter	Has anybody tried the daking Desk? The daking sitehttp://www.daking.com/ has a pic of this pretty little desk, is it out? Have you used one? Whaddya think?yuktyy daniel

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NathanEldred Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 7,242	I got to play around with it for quite a while on some pre canned audio CD's at AES. Same generally extra silky character of his preamps, eq's, and compressors....that same quality seems to run through all of Geoff's gear to my ears. The EQ had tons of headroom just like on the outboard unit, the routing matrix system seemed comprehensive and impressive although I would still need an extensive patchbay. I like the fact that the i/o terminates on regular XLR & TRS (both I believe) As for functionality of running it through a whole session from start to finish, nope, haven't been there so I can't say. __________________ Nathan Eldred Visit Atlas Pro Audio

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14th January 2003	#5
FOURTHTUNZ Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: MAINE Posts: 786 Thread Starter	Yeah, I bumped this back up The 16 channel Daking looks like its around $25k, if you were running prostools is this the board you'd get? I saw a 16 channel neve on ebay the other nite go for 12k or so. Would you get just as good results going with the new Yammy or Sony for $20k? Any and all opinions welcome thanks daniel

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chrisso Gear Guru Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Oz Posts: 16,836	I would have thought the Daking would win out over those suggestions. But the price.....................

16th January 2003	#12
chrisso Gear Guru Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Oz Posts: 16,836	In the area of new consoles, not much I guess. You're looking at Inward Connections again (see other threads). There's plenty of stuff similar to the Daking in vintage consoles. Vintage King have an amazing portable, but very well featured Calrec console for $26k. They also have a Trident 80c for $25k. VK have got fabulous gear but they ARE premium prices. I've heard of a 32ch Sphere for $10,000 (fully working) and there are a few Quad Eight Coronado's around for between $25k - $30k.