High End with a cheaper ticket!

dim light · 25th December 2003

I need a studio clock and 8 channels great AD/DA’s.

I’ve looked at the Apogee Rosetta 8-channel, 24 bit/96kHz AD/DA Converter and the Big Ben 192k Master Digital Clock.

This stuff sounds nice, but I’m on a diet. Need some advice to tame my budget, but still getting the most out of the money I have saved.

I guess the Big Ben handling 192k is more than I need. I’m happy recording at 48 kHz.

Any hints and suggestions are welcome.

Thanks, nice to be here.

kevinc · 25th December 2003

I don`t think the Big Ben is necessary unless your hooking up a ton of digital stuff that you want to sync together. Otherwise just slave everything to the Rosetta 800 and it should be fine.
The clocks in converters this caliber and above are usually as good using a dedicated clock. The way a clock could help you out is if you were using lesser quality converters.
If the Big Ben really does help out the Rosetta 800 it doesn`t say very much for this converter box`s quality.

Kevin

dim light · 25th December 2003

I got the rme adi 8 pro 24/48. I have read a lot how important it is to have a good house clock etc. Maybe the Rosette is enough? If so – great for me! Anyway I need more channels. And this time I would like to buy something else then the RME stuff. I’m also interested in analog summing, read a lot about the Dangerous 2-bus and Daking.

I need some good advices this digital age is difficult to understand. I love my computer and it’s edit possibilities etc but I’ seeking for the analog sound…

Thanks!

dim light · 14th January 2004

I bought the big ben + another rme adi 8 pro + apogee mini me.

The mini me is for mix down - console, mindprint dtc, fatso, mini me, daw.

Setup:

RME ADI x2
BIG BEN
MINI ME

shapemod · 14th January 2004

And, does the Big Ben improved the sound of the RME Stuff?

dim light · 15th January 2004

I’ll have to take a rain check on my answer, I ordered the apogee yesterday and it hasn’t arrived yet. I bought the Big Ben for minimize stability issues with all my digital stuff, if I get an improved sound I’m even happier. I’m still waiting for the second Rme Adi 8. I’m going from mixing in the box to analog mixing for the first time so I’m much exited.

I’m not a pro facility guy, just a home recorder with an A&H GL2200 console and tired wrist from the mice mixing.

But if I hear an audio-holistic improvement in sound I sure will post here... check back later.

dim light · 15th January 2004

cdog · 15th January 2004

sweet graphics dim!

You and your RME units are going to be most pleased with your Big Ben.

cdog

dim light · 15th January 2004

Thanks man for your kind words

- here is another one!

Beezoboy · 17th January 2004

I am about to go to a setup with the ADI 8 Pro being clocked by the Lynx 2. When you get this setup ready will let me know how you like it please?

Thanks
Beez

dim light · 17th January 2004

I will do M8!

rockum · 17th January 2004

Dim Lights, what DAW are you running on the commador 64? Protools?

dim light · 17th January 2004

fast tracker!

dim light · 17th January 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Beezoboy
I am about to go to a setup with the ADI 8 Pro being clocked by the Lynx 2. When you get this setup ready will let me know how you like it please?

Thanks
Beez

I connected my second ADI 8 and Big Ben today for the first time…

I felt an improvement in stability in Nuendo 2, the application run smoother? I don’t know if this is a side effect of a better master clock? – Or maybe I’m just horny, looking at my rack!

The sound was warmer I think? And more detailed, the whole system felt rock solid. I’m happy.

I haven’t had time to test my mini me.

25th December 2003	#1
dim light Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: China Posts: 2,336 Thread Starter	High End with a cheaper ticket! I need a studio clock and 8 channels great AD/DA’s. I’ve looked at the Apogee Rosetta 8-channel, 24 bit/96kHz AD/DA Converter and the Big Ben 192k Master Digital Clock. This stuff sounds nice, but I’m on a diet. Need some advice to tame my budget, but still getting the most out of the money I have saved. I guess the Big Ben handling 192k is more than I need. I’m happy recording at 48 kHz. Any hints and suggestions are welcome. Thanks, nice to be here. __________________ Moderators you can't kill my art!

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25th December 2003	#2
kevinc Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Beantown Posts: 2,462	I don`t think the Big Ben is necessary unless your hooking up a ton of digital stuff that you want to sync together. Otherwise just slave everything to the Rosetta 800 and it should be fine. The clocks in converters this caliber and above are usually as good using a dedicated clock. The way a clock could help you out is if you were using lesser quality converters. If the Big Ben really does help out the Rosetta 800 it doesn`t say very much for this converter box`s quality. Kevin

14th January 2004	#4
dim light Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: China Posts: 2,336 Thread Starter	I bought the big ben + another rme adi 8 pro + apogee mini me. The mini me is for mix down - console, mindprint dtc, fatso, mini me, daw. Setup: RME ADI x2 BIG BEN MINI ME

14th January 2004	#5
shapemod Gear nut Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Berlin Posts: 147	And, does the Big Ben improved the sound of the RME Stuff?

15th January 2004	#6
dim light Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: China Posts: 2,336 Thread Starter	I’ll have to take a rain check on my answer, I ordered the apogee yesterday and it hasn’t arrived yet. I bought the Big Ben for minimize stability issues with all my digital stuff, if I get an improved sound I’m even happier. I’m still waiting for the second Rme Adi 8. I’m going from mixing in the box to analog mixing for the first time so I’m much exited. I’m not a pro facility guy, just a home recorder with an A&H GL2200 console and tired wrist from the mice mixing. But if I hear an audio-holistic improvement in sound I sure will post here... check back later.

15th January 2004	#8
cdog Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,559 3 Reviews written	sweet graphics dim! You and your RME units are going to be most pleased with your Big Ben. cdog

15th January 2004	#9
dim light Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: China Posts: 2,336 Thread Starter	Thanks man for your kind words - here is another one!

17th January 2004	#10
Beezoboy Gear addict Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	I am about to go to a setup with the ADI 8 Pro being clocked by the Lynx 2. When you get this setup ready will let me know how you like it please? Thanks Beez

17th January 2004	#12
rockum Gear addict Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 429	Dim Lights, what DAW are you running on the commador 64? Protools?