comment on Mytek 8X192 ADDA?

cuby · 2nd October 2005

I have the Lavry Blue (2ch AD) but I need more channels and I figure that by the time I got 8ch of Lavry it will be well over 4grand and still no DA. I saw the new Mytek 8x192 ADDA with very good spec and works as summing box, I am wondering if I should switch to this or get something like Apogee AD16 192 instead? Anyone with experience on the Mytek 8x192?

vital · 7th November 2005

They are only about 20 sold at this time, so its gonna take time for that answear...

maxman · 1st December 2005

Has anyone received their 8x192 from the "1st batch of 20", yet?

Any news, at all?

Hans Styer · 1st December 2005

No I have not received mine yet
I was supposed to get one the first 20 back in October.

jdunn · 1st December 2005

I have heard from one user that they are very good. The high end is a wee bit soft sounding compared with the Pacific Microsonics Model One I was told.

vocalworld · 2nd December 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxman

Has anyone received their 8x192 from the "1st batch of 20", yet?

Any news, at all?

I have ordered one 8x192 from this "1st batch of 20" very early, too, and I am still waiting. There is no reaction from mytek regarding my emails which I have tried.

atticus · 2nd December 2005

There were a few delays but they are shipping and we are filling the orders as quickly as possible. I believe that I have been in touch with everyone that has e-mailed me but if you need to talk to anyone please e-mail me at david at mytekdigital.com or call my cell phone at 330-354-1576. Thanks.

vocalworld · 2nd December 2005

It is good to hear that they are now shipping out!
I had e-mailed to Michal. Once he told me that my 8x192 will be shipped from Poland. But I have not got it. Therefore I tried again some e-mails to Michal but without any answer.

atticus · 2nd December 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by vocalworld

It is good to hear that they are now shipping out!
I had e-mailed to Michal. Once he told me that my 8x192 will be shipped from Poland. But I have not got it. Therefore I tried again some e-mails to Michal but without any answer.

Well you can be assured that I will answer you very quickly. Michal is doing his best on the design end, which is why he hired me to help with our customers. Most if not all orders to Europe will be shipping out of the production facility in Poland, and we have a new European online store to better accomidate our customers there. Any of you that have questions can feel free to call me anytime. I'll usually be able to answer the phone as late as midnight eastern time, and I begin responding to e-mails at about 7 am, and try to have them answered within an hour of them arriving during the day.

The 8x192 has been delayed mostly because we didn't anticipate such a large demand for it, and some of the delay were due to parts being late. We had a very successful AES show and demand for all of our products went up, and being a fairly small company it has taken more time then we like to catch up. Michal and the guys in production are working very hard to get things out in a timely manner, and anyone can call or e-mail me for updates on their orders. Thanks!

mytek · 4th December 2005

Yes- We should have more backordered units in the shop on wed, will test them and forward to whoever is waiting next.

Always try David if I'm slow to reply, thanks

Michal www.mytekdigital.com

jondoe1972 · 23rd December 2005

Any word on the new 8x192 converters? Anyone have it yet?

Ghost Logic · 9th January 2006

bump... anyone had a chance to put these through their paces yet? Is the firewire option card out yet?

lucey · 9th January 2006

I've been using it for a month or so ... will repost when I get the lightpipe card.

jroberts · 10th January 2006

How about the Stereo 192? Is it shipping yet? Is it just 2 channels of 8x192, or are there bigger differences?

atticus · 10th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jroberts

How about the Stereo 192? Is it shipping yet? Is it just 2 channels of 8x192, or are there bigger differences?

The Stereo192 is shipping right now and is in stock at several dealers as well. It is sonically very similar to the 8x192 but not absolutely identical. If you would like a demo aranged please let me know. Thanks.

rob99 · 10th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucey

I've been using it for a month or so ... will repost when I get the lightpipe card.

Hi lucey

You've been using it for a month or so...
any impressions at all you can offer?

thanks

rob

mytek · 12th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by atticus

The Stereo192 is shipping right now and is in stock at several dealers as well. It is sonically very similar to the 8x192 but not absolutely identical. If you would like a demo aranged please let me know. Thanks.

Yes, they are similar sounding (much closer to each other than to another brand) but the design is slightly different- for instance 8x192 uses TI chip vs st192 which uses AKM. They both are extremely transparent and detailed.

In addition Stereo192 can run on a battery.

Michal www.mytekdigital.com

mytek · 12th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuby

I saw the new Mytek 8x192 ADDA with very good spec and works as summing box, I am wondering if I should switch to this or get something like Apogee AD16 192 instead? Anyone with experience on the Mytek 8x192?

FYI - I posted the manual on the website. It explains some details of operation:

http://www.mytekdigital.com/products/8x192adda.htm

M.

rob99 · 12th January 2006

Hello

For the 8x192, is the signal going to the converter chip balanced or unbalanced?

thanks

rob

mytek · 12th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob99

Hello

For the 8x192, is the signal going to the converter chip balanced or unbalanced?

thanks

rob

We only use the highest performance chipstes from top shelf. They always operate as balanced. In all our converters.

The DA section is actually "double balanced" ie one stereo chip is used to convert just one mono channel. One DAC converts positive signal, the other one negative and they are summmed together.

M www.mytekdigital.com

rob99 · 12th January 2006

thank you,
rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytek

We only use the highest performance chipstes from top shelf. They always operate as balanced. In all our converters.

The DA section is actually "double balanced" ie one stereo chip is used to convert just one mono channel. One DAC converts positive signal, the other one negative and they are summmed together.

M www.mytekdigital.com

T.RayBullard · 12th January 2006

Any idea on when the stereo 192 manual will be out???

since it has been released much longer, it would seem that the manual for the 192 would be up first...Just curious.

dizziness · 13th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytek

We only use the highest performance chipstes from top shelf. They always operate as balanced. In all our converters.

The DA section is actually "double balanced" ie one stereo chip is used to convert just one mono channel. One DAC converts positive signal, the other one negative and they are summmed together.

M www.mytekdigital.com

Michal,

Thanks for posting the manual. I am having difficulty answering a question. I am currently unable to calibrate the input gain on my Fireface 800 to accomodate the large input signal from my DAV mic preamp (outputs clip at +29dBu, peak meters read +21 dBu).

Do the trims on the AD allow for this so I can use the gain of the DAV piece?

Chris

mytek · 15th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizziness

Michal,

I am having difficulty answering a question.
Chris

Can you elaborate which question (by whom)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizziness

Michal,

I am currently unable to calibrate the input gain on my Fireface 800 to accomodate the large input signal from my DAV mic preamp (outputs clip at +29dBu, peak meters read +21 dBu).

Do the trims on the AD allow for this so I can use the gain of the DAV piece?

Chris

I think it should +21dBu is 17db above +4dB, so if you calibrated the unit for -18dBFS=+4dBu you should be ok, yes you can do that with our converters.

Regards

M www.mytekdigital.com

dizziness · 16th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytek

Can you elaborate which question (by whom)

Yeah, I was having difficulty finding the peak input level w/o distortion in the specs found in the manual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytek

I think it should +21dBu is 17db above +4dB, so if you calibrated the unit for -18dBFS=+4dBu you should be ok, yes you can do that with our converters.

Regards

M www.mytekdigital.com

Some units with +4dBu calibration can't handle +21. My Fireface can only take +16dBu before it clips and quite nastily as well.

Thanks for the quick answer.

Matt Pneumatic · 27th January 2006

Michal (or anyone else out there),

I was wondering if there has been a demand for adding multiple Mytek 8X192's to a system. Is it possible to hook up two units to a Pro Tools HD system allowing for 16 channels of AD/DA?

Also, if there is more then one unit being used, is it possible to combine the two units into one summing bus?

Thank you,
Matt

mytek · 27th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Pneumatic

Michal (or anyone else out there),

I was wondering if there has been a demand for adding multiple Mytek 8X192's to a system. Is it possible to hook up two units to a Pro Tools HD system allowing for 16 channels of AD/DA?

Also, if there is more then one unit being used, is it possible to combine the two units into one summing bus?

Thank you,
Matt

Yes, the Protools HD interface allows for two units to be connected to a single cable (this is by Prootls design- not our limitation). You can connect 2 Mytek 8X192 or for example one Protools HD and 1 Mytek etc.

For host based systems Lynx AES16 will allow for 16 chan @ 192k and soon our Firewire card will allow that to.

Regards Michal www.mytekdigital.com

mytek · 27th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Pneumatic

Also, if there is more then one unit being used, is it possible to combine the two units into one summing bus?

Thank you,
Matt

Yes- the 8X192 has two summing options accesible from front panel- either you sum 1,3,5,7 to L and 2,4,6,8 to R or everything to same mono going to both L and R

So if you make both units mono summing and assign channels accordingly you can have L being a sum of first 8 channels and the R sum of the remaining 9-16

Regards Michal, www.mytekdigital.com

T.RayBullard · 27th January 2006

Stereo 192 manual>?>???Ive sent you guys emails and posted here....no answer.
The 192 has been out for a long time...and yet still no manual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytek

Yes, the Protools HD interface allows for two units to be connected to a single cable (this is by Prootls design- not our limitation). You can connect 2 Mytek 8X192 or for example one Protools HD and 1 Mytek etc.

For host based systems Lynx AES16 will allow for 16 chan @ 192k and soon our Firewire card will allow that to.

Regards Michal www.mytekdigital.com

mytek · 27th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRay

Stereo 192 manual>?>???Ive sent you guys emails and posted here....no answer.
The 192 has been out for a long time...and yet still no manual.

I excpect to post it on our website next week. Regards M

2nd October 2005	#1
cuby Gear nut Joined: Mar 2005 Location: LA Posts: 92 Thread Starter	comment on Mytek 8X192 ADDA? I have the Lavry Blue (2ch AD) but I need more channels and I figure that by the time I got 8ch of Lavry it will be well over 4grand and still no DA. I saw the new Mytek 8x192 ADDA with very good spec and works as summing box, I am wondering if I should switch to this or get something like Apogee AD16 192 instead? Anyone with experience on the Mytek 8x192?

2nd December 2005	#7
atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581	There were a few delays but they are shipping and we are filling the orders as quickly as possible. I believe that I have been in touch with everyone that has e-mailed me but if you need to talk to anyone please e-mail me at david at mytekdigital.com or call my cell phone at 330-354-1576. Thanks. __________________ David Seymour Analog Audio Works 330-354-1576

9th January 2006	#13
lucey Gear Guru Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 12,407	I've been using it for a month or so ... will repost when I get the lightpipe card. __________________ Brian Lucey Magic Garden Mastering Dr. John, The Shins, The Black Keys, OAR, David Lynch, Sami Yusuf, moe., Sigur Ros Spiral Groove Studio One - mixing monitors

12th January 2006	#19
rob99 Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,317	8x192 Design question Hello For the 8x192, is the signal going to the converter chip balanced or unbalanced? thanks rob

27th January 2006	#26
Matt Pneumatic Gear nut Joined: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 76	chaining multiple 8X192's Michal (or anyone else out there), I was wondering if there has been a demand for adding multiple Mytek 8X192's to a system. Is it possible to hook up two units to a Pro Tools HD system allowing for 16 channels of AD/DA? Also, if there is more then one unit being used, is it possible to combine the two units into one summing bus? Thank you, Matt __________________ _____________ Pneumatic Music LLC new york, ny www.pneumaticmusic.com

7th November 2005	#2
vital Banned Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 58	They are only about 20 sold at this time, so its gonna take time for that answear...

1st December 2005	#3
maxman Gear interested Joined: May 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3	Has anyone received their 8x192 from the "1st batch of 20", yet? Any news, at all?

1st December 2005	#4
Hans Styer Gear Head Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 69	No I have not received mine yet I was supposed to get one the first 20 back in October.

1st December 2005	#5
jdunn Head of Bumping Security (B.S) Joined: Feb 2004 Location: in the hills of Southern California Posts: 2,944	I have heard from one user that they are very good. The high end is a wee bit soft sounding compared with the Pacific Microsonics Model One I was told.

2nd December 2005	#8
vocalworld Gear Head Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 36	It is good to hear that they are now shipping out! I had e-mailed to Michal. Once he told me that my 8x192 will be shipped from Poland. But I have not got it. Therefore I tried again some e-mails to Michal but without any answer.

4th December 2005	#10
mytek Gear addict Joined: May 2004 Posts: 369	Yes- We should have more backordered units in the shop on wed, will test them and forward to whoever is waiting next. Always try David if I'm slow to reply, thanks Michal www.mytekdigital.com

23rd December 2005	#11
jondoe1972 Gear nut Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 85	Any word on the new 8x192 converters? Anyone have it yet?

9th January 2006	#12
Ghost Logic Gear addict Joined: Nov 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 398	bump... anyone had a chance to put these through their paces yet? Is the firewire option card out yet?

10th January 2006	#14
jroberts Gear interested Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10	How about the Stereo 192? Is it shipping yet? Is it just 2 channels of 8x192, or are there bigger differences?

12th January 2006	#22
T.RayBullard Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus County, North Carolina Posts: 2,426	Any idea on when the stereo 192 manual will be out??? since it has been released much longer, it would seem that the manual for the 192 would be up first...Just curious.

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