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7th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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Thread Starter | 16ch audio inteface
i need a 16in possibly 16out audio inteface to use with my 16ch soundcraft spirit, i don't really need any pre's because i'm going to use the spirit for that, i don't mind getting a 8in 8out and just add a behringer ada8000 it also doesnt have to be brand new either you guys have any sugestions? i kinda want a 1 rack unit but then again it doesn't matter i just want something thats functional for recording synths and mostly electronic music. thx Neb |
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7th February 2012
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| Gear interested  Joined: Aug 2011
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Hi, I'd go for a Motu (828 or Traveller) or maybe a used Fireface 400. These you can extend with the ADA8000 you mentioned. Of course, depends on your system if you prefer and/or have Firewire available. alq. |
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7th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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wich Motu 828? there's an Motu 828 MKI for sale here locally for $195 is that a good deal? yes i have firewire. |
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7th February 2012
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| Gear addict  Joined: May 2008 Location: South Mississippi
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Lynx Aurora 16. done, YW. |
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7th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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yeah the Lynx Aurora 16 is nice but i don't have the 3k i have more like $750 :(
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8th February 2012
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Definitely look in to the steinberg mr816x. My personal opinion on it is rock solid drivers, stable at extremely low latencies, beautiful AD conversion and DA conversion that can compete with the Lynx Aurora or anything under 3k.
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8th February 2012
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| Gear maniac  Joined: May 2007 Location: Bristol UK
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828 and an ada8000 will do the trick nicely If you go for 828 mk1 which I still use, you could get that setup for about £250-300 gbp (second hand 828, new ada) That's what I have been using for about 6 or 7 years. I have recorded several commercial albums on this setup. Sounds a treat, no problems. hope this helps long |
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8th February 2012
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2007 Location: Bristol UK
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just saw your query about 828 mk1 price They go for about £100 here in UK, so I guess $160 or so is about right. They are rock solid. updated firewire drivers from motu all the time. simple as you like and bloody reliable. They sound better than the later ones in my opinion. Until mine blows up I am not changing a thing! I don't use the preamps though long |
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8th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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cool thanks guys what about midi? i use it alot should i just get a usb to midi? i use a motu midi timepeice II. i appreciate all your guys help! |
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8th February 2012
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I use a USB2midi converter and have no problems.
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9th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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what about an 828MKII for $250? is that a better deal? misterlong said the MKI's sound better than the later ones, i'm might see if i can get the MKI for a little less than what he wants for it. |
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9th February 2012
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2007 Location: Bristol UK
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I like the Mk1 but I believe the Mk2s are good too. They have more functionality so if you can get it at a good price you won't be disappointed. $250 sounds pretty reasonable. I can't speak for the reliability and stuff cos i have not used one in anger. My Mk1 has been in full on active service now for about 10 years without a hiccup! If you can get the MK1 for about 160 or so it is worth it. Probably worth it at 195 really. Take your pick though I guess long |
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9th February 2012
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2007 Location: Bristol UK
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Oh yeah! Mk2 has midi built-in, right? That might be your answer right there!! |
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9th February 2012
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828mk1 has no word clock so you're limited to sync via adat lightpipe in which in my experience was fine but I upgraded to a 896mk3 for stability.
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10th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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well to my joy i was able to buy the 828MK2 for $250, but when i got home after a couple of minutes enjoying it the LCD started to fade then it just finally crapped out! i loved it when it worked, im going to return the unit its a shame because it was exactlly what i needed i was even gonig to order my ADA8000 today but oh well at least it died before the 30day return policy |
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14th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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Hey Misterlog Thank you for all your awesome help!! I have another question, i was able to buy a 828mk1 for dirt cheap because the main volume Potentiometer is bad, i tride cleaning it with some Contact cleaner but it was a no go and it looks like Im going to have to replace it, my question is do you ever use The monitor level knob at all? And does it have any significant Use i was thinking of swapping these two pots since the main Volume seems more important. I contacted motu tech support Via message so who knows of they will ever reply? Its not a common Looking pot or something i can find here locally. Thx Neb |
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15th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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BUMP?
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15th February 2012
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| Gear addict  Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA
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M-Audio Delta 1010 (x2)?
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18th February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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Nice but i already went the MOTU route, BTW i took the 828 And switched the master and monitor pots around and it works Great! Im very happy with my choice, i highly recomend the Behringer ADA8000 what a great piece of kit for $200!!! |
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21st February 2012
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2007 Location: Bristol UK
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sorry man, missed your question. Glad it is working for you. I tend to just use the main pot. Glad you like the conbo. I have been using it for ages. Just be careful not to crank up the mic/line preamps on the ada8000. If you are careful they can be well useable. Really nice and simple with a great sound for the money! Enjoy long x |
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21st February 2012
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| Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2010
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__________________ "We have a situation where somebody has learned that 'tape' sounds good. Tape doesn't sound good. Tape sounds like crap. But sometimes good stuff gets put on tape." "Putting crap to tape...sounds like crap." Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Resistance is not futile. It is voltage divided by current. "I do not think that the wireless waves I have discovered will have any practical application,..." Heinrich Rudolf Hertz | |
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21st February 2012
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| Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011
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if it wern't for your advise i would have probably spent way to much, i got just what i need for $250! that ADA8000 might not be top of the line but you get alot for $200! thx Nebula | |
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23rd February 2012
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2007 Location: Bristol UK
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Mate! Glad you are happy. I got this setup as a "stop gap" about 8 years ago. I have never felt any need to change it so I still use it!! Couldn't be happier with it!! Stays out of the way sonically, is dead simple and just lets you get on with makin some sweet music!! Have fun dude. long x |
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