8 mic pre interface

[mixedupsteve]

I've got a Presonus Firestudio and a Digimax that I use together for 16 tracks total on a Macbook. Love it. I've also got a Lunchbox with 4 more pres to use if I feel a great pre is needed. The Presonus pres sound fine to me though.

Steve

[ajfarber]

Okay gang, I've narrowed it down to the following:

1.MOTU 896

2.RME Fireface 800

3.Apogee Ensemble

For the latter 2, I'll use 4 additional mic pres for remote recording.

[TheRealRoach]

Originally Posted by ajfarber

Okay gang, I've narrowed it down to the following:

1.MOTU 896

2.RME Fireface 800

3.Apogee Ensemble

For the latter 2, I'll use 4 additional mic pres for remote recording.

The MOTU 896's built in pre's are one of the units biggest limitations. It has a great layout with the best metering in this price range. The fact that it has XLR's for all of it's connections was a really bit asset while I was doing mobile. I would consider the Black Lion mod to be a necessity. It will save you a lot of headaches.

[henryrobinett]

Originally Posted by ajfarber

Okay gang, I've narrowed it down to the following:

1.MOTU 896

2.RME Fireface 800

3.Apogee Ensemble

For the latter 2, I'll use 4 additional mic pres for remote recording.

You're missing out big time not having the MH 2882 on that list . . .

[bove]

Originally Posted by ajfarber

Okay gang, I've narrowed it down to the following:

2.RME Fireface 800

The RME Fireface 800 is an excellent computer interface. I use one all the time, and if you have any questions, I'd be happy to speak with you about it.

[ajfarber]

Originally Posted by henryrobinett

You're missing out big time not having the MH 2882 on that list . . .

Okay, add to the list, Metric Halo 2882.

[ajfarber]

Originally Posted by TheRealRoach

The MOTU 896's built in pre's are one of the units biggest limitations. It has a great layout with the best metering in this price range. The fact that it has XLR's for all of it's connections was a really bit asset while I was doing mobile. I would consider the Black Lion mod to be a necessity. It will save you a lot of headaches.

What's the problem with the pres? What sort of headaches should I expect?

[TheRealRoach]

Originally Posted by ajfarber

What's the problem with the pres? What sort of headaches should I expect?

They're dull, slow, and lack resolution. Of course there's no reason why you can't make a decent recording with them, but they'll most likely become a weakest link pretty quick.

[ajfarber]

Okay gang, I've purchased a Fireface 800 by RME. It was a close call between the MH and the RME. The MH has some useful features that the RME hasn't but the pre's aren't as powerful. Also, I'm not smart enough to navigate the MH straight away. The RME is "plug-and-play". It only has 4 pres, but I've got a few others floating around. Eventually, I'll get 8 more pres with a lightpipe output.

I also got a deal on the RME from Alto Music. $1500, you can't go wrong.

Thanks for all of your input, and special thanks to Allen Rowand for the MH demonstration. It is a very impressive device indeed.

[huub]

the rme pres are really very decent.. Good even..

[Freejack]

I want to build a mobile recording rack, and i have a simple question. I have read many of tests, forum topics, specifications, but i don't have any experience with preamps, and i can't decide which is the best value for price.

The price range what i can afford is near the Focusrite Octopre (with ADAT),PreSonus Digimax FS...

Any suggestions and opinions are welcome over this preamps, or another good devices in this price range.

[jim1274]

This is an old inactive thread--search the forum and you will find more preamp opinions than you can imagine.

That being said, if you run across a used Digimax 48 in good condition for $350 or under, it is a good budget choice. I'm giving it my vote for the best value for price. Anybody else have a candidate for the value leader at that price point?

My two cents worth.

Originally Posted by Freejack

I want to build a mobile recording rack, and i have a simple question. I have read many of tests, forum topics, specifications, but i don't have any experience with preamps, and i can't decide which is the best value for price.

The price range what i can afford is near the Focusrite Octopre (with ADAT),PreSonus Digimax FS...

Any suggestions and opinions are welcome over this preamps, or another good devices in this price range.

[Remoteness]

FYI, none of the threads in my forum are old or inactive unless they are closed.
All thread new and old are up for discussion.
It is how it's done around these parts.

Thank you for the search recommondation, but I bet this is how our OP found this thread in the first place.

In any event, it's a great way to get around the forum.
In addition to the search function, clicking on the popular tags is a clean and more direct way of finding what you want since I create each and every tag for each and every thread.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jim1274

This is an old inactive thread--search the forum and you will find more preamp opinions than you can imagine...


My two cents worth.

[mixedupsteve]

Freejack, What are you going to be recording with?

[Freejack]

At the start mostly smaller rock and jazz bands and later if i can afford, i want to invest more gear to increase my possibilities.

[mixedupsteve]

What are you going to plug the preamp/interface into???? A computer, does it have firewire?
I have a Firestudio and a Digimax and like them fine.

[Freejack]

I have a MOTU 2408 mk3 interface, and i want to connect the preamps to this with optical cables.