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9th February 2010
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Barcelona
Posts: 586
Thread Starter | 24 analog input interfaces?
Hi all! What would be the most straightforward way to input 24 channels of balanced, line level analog audio into a DAW? My research has led me to the MOTU 24 I/O which suits my needs just fine, but I was wondering what other options are around. I don't need preamps or digital intputs. Thank you! |
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9th February 2010
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| Gear addict  Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Paris - France
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you can also look at the ssl alphalink converters + MADI card.
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9th February 2010
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago
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SSL Alphalinks are awesome.
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9th February 2010
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The most important question is who is going to support you if you have problems? Do you have a computer that's compatible with the Motu host card? Are Motu software drivers compatible with DAW software you want to run? Choose your dealer wisely, perhaps someone who is known for Motu support. I would avoid the big box discounters for a piece like this because it's cheap enough (provided it's good enough). I'm a big fan of Apogee converters, that's what I'd get. You can do 24 channels with Apogee, I'd check with them on their web site for more details about what specific hardware you'd need. Best of luck to you. | |
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9th February 2010
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Cayucos California
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9th February 2010
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I´ve been using Motu stuff and the 24 I/O for many years on a daily basis without any problems. See my signature.. I´d buy it again.
__________________ MAC PRO 6 Core 3.33 GHz, 16 GB RAM, OSX 10.6.8, DP 7.24, LogicPro 9.1.5, Wavelab 7, MOTU 24I/O (x2), MOTU 2408 MK3 (2x), WAVES Mercury 8, SSL, Sonnox, Sonalksis, McDSP, UAD2 Quad, DC V.I.P Series. AbbeyRoad, FocusriteLiquidMix, NomadFactory, SoundToys, DSM, EWQL SymphonicOrchestra Gold, EWQL Piano Gold, AcousticLegends, EZDrm, AAS, MOTU ElectricKeys. Mixingdesk: AMEK Big 44, SSL Buss comp, TK BC-1 MK2 Buss comp, GAP PRE73, Lexicon PCM91, TC, FMR RNC. Monitors: Genelec 1031, ADAM A7 >40 mics. |
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9th February 2010
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| Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2004
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Motu is good the Alpha Link is in the same class as Apogee, Lynx considerable AD/da difference. price will be double that of the Motu. Motu is 1300 or so SSL Madi/Alpha combo $2700 or so (32 bit only) RME Madi/Alpha $3500 or so (64bit) with room to grow the Alpha Link is actually 48 I/O Scott ADK |
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10th February 2010
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| Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Barcelona
Posts: 586
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Hi! Thanks for the replies. As it really isn't meant to be a "boutique" application, I think I'll go with the 24 I/O. It's more about quantity than top quality in this scenario. Besides, I've only had good experiences with MOTU gear (MTP AV, 828 mkII). I assume it will work ok on a modern Windows PC running Reaper? Cheers |
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