need opinion on Rosetta 200/800 for studio.

keithl · 28th March 2006

I have a home studio in my basement with 8 ft ceilings, not a pro studio. I am always looking to improve my studio sound and after getting better pres/mics, I have decided on getting converters to use for A/D and D/A for my Digi 002

I was set on the Rosetta 200, but thought...if I do drums, I will not be able to get all the mics running through that, should I get the 800?

My question is to everybody out there...is it really worth it to put the extra cash out for the 800 when I will be recording the drums in my basement? I am wondering if I would see a great deal of difference for the cash put out.

I single track everything else, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, so I would be using the Rosetta 200 for everything else but drums...

Just would love to get opinions....I am getting ready to pull the trigger for a Rosetta 200, but am trying to think this out...

Thanks in advance for any input....

Keith
www.keithlubrant.com

phelbin · 28th March 2006

Shouldn't this be on the high-end board?

Anyway...are you happy with the drums you've been getting on the 002? If you feel a major need for improvement in that area, maybe the Rosetta 800 would be a good idea. Otherwise, just the 200 would be a great improvement. I suppose you could still track kick and snare through it.

keithl · 28th March 2006

Sorry, thought I did post this in there!
Thanks for the feedback, though...As far as the drums, I always want them to sound better (even though, I don't think they are that bad!), but I am not sure how much the signal quality will improve compared to the money spent.

Maybe I should just buy it from a well known dealer and if I don't feel the justification, send it back.

Blenn · 28th March 2006

Save yourself at least 50% and buy Lynx.

Paul

28th March 2006	#1
keithl Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 196 Thread Starter	need opinion on Rosetta 200/800 for studio. I have a home studio in my basement with 8 ft ceilings, not a pro studio. I am always looking to improve my studio sound and after getting better pres/mics, I have decided on getting converters to use for A/D and D/A for my Digi 002 I was set on the Rosetta 200, but thought...if I do drums, I will not be able to get all the mics running through that, should I get the 800? My question is to everybody out there...is it really worth it to put the extra cash out for the 800 when I will be recording the drums in my basement? I am wondering if I would see a great deal of difference for the cash put out. I single track everything else, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, so I would be using the Rosetta 200 for everything else but drums... Just would love to get opinions....I am getting ready to pull the trigger for a Rosetta 200, but am trying to think this out... Thanks in advance for any input.... Keith www.keithlubrant.com

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28th March 2006	#2
phelbin Gear addict Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 355	Shouldn't this be on the high-end board? Anyway...are you happy with the drums you've been getting on the 002? If you feel a major need for improvement in that area, maybe the Rosetta 800 would be a good idea. Otherwise, just the 200 would be a great improvement. I suppose you could still track kick and snare through it.

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Blenn Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 564	Save yourself at least 50% and buy Lynx. Paul