How do I setup UA2192 to replace 002r?

[nst7]

As far as I know, the 2192 does not work as a computer interface, only as a standalone converter that has to be hooked up to an interface.

[vrtcl]

Anybody know how to do this?
Thanks
t.

[psycho_monkey]

Originally Posted by vrtcl

Anybody know how to do this?
Thanks
t.

buy an interface that has SPDIF IO like the 002.

Use it the same way you're using the 002.

If you need more io, get an interface that also has more io.

Essentially, you sound like you want something with the same features as the 002, but "higher quality". Get looking!

[vrtcl]

Hi Guys
Maybe I'm just not asking the right question(s). HOW do I set up the 2192 to take the place of the 002r? Meaning how do I get in and out of my MacPro Quad core as it does not have SPDIF and how do I configure my settings within PT10 - ie. would it mean that I would have to configure something called "aggregate"? My understanding is that it IS an interface not just standalone AD/DA converter.

I realize if I want more in/outs I would need another interface but for now the UA is fine.

Does this make sense?

The manual doesn't describe what I'm looking to do or if it does I'm not getting it.

Thanks for any help you may be able to provide or where I should post this question?

t.

[psycho_monkey]

Originally Posted by vrtcl

Hi Guys
Maybe I'm just not asking the right question(s). HOW do I set up the 2192 to take the place of the 002r? Meaning how do I get in and out of my MacPro Quad core as it does not have SPDIF and how do I configure my settings within PT10 - ie. would it mean that I would have to configure something called "aggregate"? My understanding is that it IS an interface not just standalone AD/DA converter.

I realize if I want more in/outs I would need another interface but for now the UA is fine.

Does this make sense?

The manual doesn't describe what I'm looking to do or if it does I'm not getting it.

Thanks for any help you may be able to provide or where I should post this question?

t.

Unless there's been an update since the SOS review, you understand wrong - it's a standalone converter, not an interface.

If there's a USB or FW port on the back - maybe I'm wrong.

If there's only digital audio IO - I'm not.

You're doing things correctly already, the only question is if you want to replace your 002 with something else doing SPDIF or AES IO.

Now - the one thing you COULD do would be to get a SPDIF Coax-Optical converter box, and run the 2192 using the inbuilt digital IO of your Mac Pro. Not something I would recommend personally, it's a bit like cooking a prime cut of beef in the microwave, and you're likely to have worse latency performance than you're used to, and you'll be limited to 48k - but it should work.

That said, it's a downgrade from your current setup.

"Aggregate" driver setup is a way to combine different soundcards under one driver...and it doesn't really work that well.

[fccmt]

Originally Posted by nst7

As far as I know, the 2192 does not work as a computer interface, only as a standalone converter that has to be hooked up to an interface.

That's correct! The UA only performs AD/DA conversion.

[Jimbob131313]

By running spdif to your 002 you actually already are taking the 002 out of the equation. There are boxes you can get to take the 002 totally out of the equation if you think your 002 isnt handling the spdif the way you want. Which it is. Its just math at that point. The UA2192 did that for you.

[doorknocker]

Originally Posted by vrtcl

I do plan on getting more channels of AD/DA as I have a variety of pres/strips... Great River, UA, API, SSL, etc that I would like to have always plugged in instead of the patching/repatching. Cost prohibitive right now

To that I would also appreciate recommendations for at least 8 more channels. No need for pres just great quality conversion... Ideally I wish UA made a 2198!

I can highly recommend the Lynx Aurora 8.

Actually I've been 'half-bypassing' my Digi 002 with both the UA 2192 and an Aurora 8 for years now.

Just like you, ever since PT 10 I've been planning to get rid of the 002 'hardware dongle' but there are a few reasons why I haven't done so yet:

- As far as I understand, this would mean buying an additional Lynx LT-FW card. But I never really got clear info if that would be the only option and especially what the downside would be (if any).

- Would this setup work with the UA 2192 as master clock and main AD/DA? What about buffer sizes, this is crucial for me because I pretty much stay with Buffer size '32' whenever possible to minimize latency with Pro Tools.

- Haven't you used the built-in preamps of the 002? While I obviously stick with the 2192 and Aurora converters for anything up to 10 channels the 002 preamps and I/O still come in handy for talkback mics or cue mixes, etc.

- That's why I've been keeping the 002 because I don't see any advantage in dumping it except more rack space and less ugliness in the visual department.

- As far as I understand, one big reason for dumping the 002 and getting the corresponding Lynx card would be the possibility of up to 32 inputs as opposed to the 18 channel limit of my current setup (2 x 2192, 8 x Aurora8, 8 x Digi 002)

- So in my case, I'll wait till I can afford more preamps and one more Aurora 8 (or one Aurora 16).

Hope this is helpful.....

[djtrailmixxx]

Here is the manual. http://www.uaudio.com/media/assetlib...192_manual.pdf
Go to page 12. You will need another actual interface card and Mic preamp. I would suggest something like this:
RME: HDSPe AIO

[Jimbob131313]

Did you figure out what you want to do? Or what did you do?