What AD/DA converters would you buy with <$5000?

Ben J · 16th February 2006

Yay. My first gearslutz post.

That Lynx Aurora/Apogee 16x caught my attention. I preferred the clarity, depth, and sharpness of the mix with the Lynx, but the Apogee had its own thing going on that still sounds very good. I'm still using an M-Audio 1010lt

and I'm just trying to figure out a somewhat practical dream setup.

Anyway, besides Lynx and Apogee, what are some other great mutlichannel (16 or so) converters in the sub $5k range?

PS: Most of what I record is metal (just about every subgenre) and some classic rock stuff with a hifi, almost overproduced edge.

crypticglobe · 16th February 2006

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Originally Posted by Ben J

Yay. My first gearslutz post.

That Lynx Aurora/Apogee 16x caught my attention. I preferred the clarity, depth, and sharpness of the mix with the Lynx, but the Apogee had its own thing going on that still sounds very good. I'm still using an M-Audio 1010lt

and I'm just trying to figure out a somewhat practical dream setup.

Anyway, besides Lynx and Apogee, what are some other great mutlichannel (16 or so) converters in the sub $5k range?

PS: Most of what I record is metal (just about every subgenre) and some classic rock stuff with a hifi, almost overproduced edge.

Uh... so what's the questioion... with $5000.00 which converters would you buy... or.... what are some other options besides. Apogee/Lynx???

If it's the first... I would stick with what I bought... 32 channels of Lynx Auroras. If it's the 2nd question... I don't think there is anything else in that price range that is as good as those two. Lavry, and Mytek are both great... but I seem to remember they are quite a bit more. Unless you are talking about fewer channels... then you can add those in... and look at Prism.

3rd world order · 16th February 2006

I'd buy an apogee DA16 (not X) for $1500 or so and use the other $3500 towards a cranesong Spider.

iziphonics · 16th February 2006

Try Mytek!!!
They have a new A/D D/A 192kHz 8 channels ~3500$. Or look at E-buy for former versions 96kHz. Great converters! I like them much more than Apogees.

Teacher · 16th February 2006

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Originally Posted by 3rd world order

I'd buy an apogee DA16 (not X) for $1500 or so and use the other $3500 towards a cranesong Spider.

where is he supposed to get the other 4K?

16th February 2006	#1
Ben J Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 161 Thread Starter	What AD/DA converters would you buy with <$5000? Yay. My first gearslutz post. That Lynx Aurora/Apogee 16x caught my attention. I preferred the clarity, depth, and sharpness of the mix with the Lynx, but the Apogee had its own thing going on that still sounds very good. I'm still using an M-Audio 1010lt and I'm just trying to figure out a somewhat practical dream setup. Anyway, besides Lynx and Apogee, what are some other great mutlichannel (16 or so) converters in the sub $5k range? PS: Most of what I record is metal (just about every subgenre) and some classic rock stuff with a hifi, almost overproduced edge.

16th February 2006	#3
3rd world order Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: hell, michigan Posts: 2,797	I'd buy an apogee DA16 (not X) for $1500 or so and use the other $3500 towards a cranesong Spider. __________________ 3WO - Mixing Without Tears "Some think I should teach men the way to heaven. But I would rather teach them the way to hell so they'll know how to go around it..." -- Niccolo Machiavelli

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iziphonics Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 217	Try Mytek!!! They have a new A/D D/A 192kHz 8 channels ~3500$. Or look at E-buy for former versions 96kHz. Great converters! I like them much more than Apogees.