Mobile has gotten easier (ULN-8 goodness)

dbssound1 · 8th May 2009

A great thing has happened today!!!

I can finally tell you guys about the Metric Halo ULN-8!!!!

You guys are going to flip when you use it. I can now take 32 channels of world class recording in overhead luggage!!!

The software has a built in record panel that is flawless.

You can add characters and take direct out from the preamps, direct out after the inserts, or after the faders.

192 that destroys the competition.

Preamps that hold their own with all the boutique preamps out.

you can use it with all of your native apps.

The official release is in the morning at AES.

Welcome to Metric Halo

get ready to clean out your Racks!!!

I know I'm gushing, but you will understand when you use it. This is by far the single best piece of gear I have used!!

dbssound1 · 8th May 2009

It just went live:

Welcome to Metric Halo

talbe1019 · 8th May 2009

And only $6000 for 8 channels...should be very good for that price.

dbssound1 · 8th May 2009

very good doesn't do it justice!

tnjazz · 8th May 2009

Very excited to get my hands on one! Hopefully soon.

Jimbo · 8th May 2009

I'm really glad this unit is priced WAY out of my league! I'm sticking with my 2882s...

James Lehmann · 8th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I'm really glad this unit is priced WAY out of my league! I'm sticking with my 2882s...

Yeah - lol! I'm with you there buddy!

audio ergo sum · 8th May 2009

MADI would have been nice, as an option at least, also for the 2882. This is the Remote possibilities forum...

henryrobinett · 8th May 2009

Yes! This is what I've been using on all my remotes for the past two or three years. Two of them! It's incredible. I've wanted to shout about it for awhile now. I even took one into Folsom Prison for a recording project in April. Talk about remote.

Jimbo · 9th May 2009

I'm going to wait patiently for the "Prism Orpheus vs. MH ULN-8" thread.

...

Larry Elliott · 9th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I'm going to wait patiently for the "Prism Orpheus vs. MH ULN-8" thread....

Well as someone who has used them both, the MH Software Interface is by far the easier to use. As for sound - dont think one is better than the other although there is a difference. However, the ULN8 has many more features than the Prism that make it more suitable for what I do. 8 Mics and 8 AES ins and outs are the main items and I haven’t even started to get into the DSP.

As always MH support is second to none.

Larry

David Spearritt · 9th May 2009

Are there any rigorous specifications for this unit anywhere on the website. I can't seem to locate any.

henryrobinett · 9th May 2009

ULN-8: Premier Converter, Preamp, Processor, Interface

henryrobinett · 9th May 2009

I guess that's not it. I copied the link before looking.

henryrobinett · 9th May 2009

ULN-8: Premier Converter, Preamp, Processor, Interface

David Spearritt · 9th May 2009

I look forward to seeing the real "specs". It certainly looks like a very capable box.

mh_bj · 9th May 2009

Specs will be posted soon (next couple of days).

Gaston69 · 9th May 2009

Looks cool however I already own a 2882 DSP + ULN-2, Crookwood Paintpot, AMEK Rupert Neve design mic pre-amp DMCL. They should have issued the ULN-8 5 years ago so I could have saved the money on spending on the other boxes.
Anyway I am very happy with the Metric Halo's boxes and suppose that the ULN-8 is a fine interface. I am not sure what my next buy will be, currently I am looking into a Nagra VI because I like the idea to work with a dedicated recorder instead of laptop and interface however I recently moved to Qatar to work so I had to make a decision what to carry on the airplane and I brought with me the ULN-2 and Macbook which worked perfect when I recorded the ASD Chamber Music in Doha Qatar, see pictures.

Gaston69 · 12th May 2009

Any test results so far of the ULN-8?

Gaston69 · 12th May 2009

3999,- US Dollars if you are a Metric Halo Customer!!!

sasha222 · 12th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaston69

3999,- US Dollars if you are a Metric Halo Customer!!!

Where did you hear that?

henryrobinett · 12th May 2009

You have to be a registered MH customer. Good through June 15, I think.

staudio · 12th May 2009

Does that mean I can buy SpectraFoo and then a ULN 8 and save $1000?

henryrobinett · 12th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by staudio

Does that mean I can buy SpectraFoo and then a ULN 8 and save $1000?

I don't work for MH. I have no idea. I think you have to HAVE BEEN a registered user before the offer was made. But that's just an educated guess.

Allen Rowand · 12th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by staudio

Does that mean I can buy SpectraFoo and then a ULN 8 and save $1000?

Sorry, but the discount is for customers who had registered MH products before the ULN-8 introduction.

Best,
Allen

lordzurp · 13th May 2009

hello

i have a dicsount code, but no money to buy a uln8 :/
send me an email ...

Ti nicO

mrsteaks · 13th May 2009

And I just bought a what??? Damn, when am I gonna learn...

sonofmickel · 14th May 2009

Metric Halo just forwarded me the discount coupon. Thanx!

Allen Rowand · 14th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonofmickel

3999,- US Dollars if you are a Metric Halo Customer!!!

Are you kidding me!
I just placed my order today at Full Compass. I will have to cancel that ASAP! I bought my 2882 last year. Do I qualify for the discount? I am emailing Metric Halo as well. I will buy another mic if I get the discount. C'mon MH!

If you registered your 2882, you should have received a coupon. Get in touch with the office!

Best,
Allen

New Kid · 9th September 2009

Hey Guys,

I'm new to all this and the local music place recommended I buy the ULN-8 and X-Desk for what I am trying to do.

Basically, I work with Electronic/World/Hip Hop music and currently run exclusively ITB.

I'm looking for a bigger/fuller sound and was led to believe that the best way to do so on a 10k max budget is the ULN-8 + X-Desk, but I really don't know what these guys do other then being a pre-amp and a summing mixer.

I think I am way over my head and don't want to waste the money. Also, I don't want to spend the money on the ULN-8 if there are better options for me.

Using: Logic 8 over Pro Tools (although currently using an Mbox)
Duende
Waves Bundles

What do you guys think? Can anyone school me here, should I just bounce my tracks and take them to a studio?

Thanks many!

8th May 2009	#1
dbssound1 Gear nut Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 143 Thread Starter	Mobile has gotten easier (ULN-8 goodness) A great thing has happened today!!! I can finally tell you guys about the Metric Halo ULN-8!!!! You guys are going to flip when you use it. I can now take 32 channels of world class recording in overhead luggage!!! The software has a built in record panel that is flawless. You can add characters and take direct out from the preamps, direct out after the inserts, or after the faders. 192 that destroys the competition. Preamps that hold their own with all the boutique preamps out. you can use it with all of your native apps. The official release is in the morning at AES. Welcome to Metric Halo get ready to clean out your Racks!!! I know I'm gushing, but you will understand when you use it. This is by far the single best piece of gear I have used!! __________________

8th May 2009	#6
Jimbo Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,520	I'm really glad this unit is priced WAY out of my league! I'm sticking with my 2882s... __________________

8th May 2009	#8
audio ergo sum Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,587	MADI would have been nice, as an option at least, also for the 2882. This is the Remote possibilities forum... __________________ "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

8th May 2009	#9
henryrobinett Gear Guru Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,229	Yes! This is what I've been using on all my remotes for the past two or three years. Two of them! It's incredible. I've wanted to shout about it for awhile now. I even took one into Folsom Prison for a recording project in April. Talk about remote. __________________ All the best, Henry Robinett http://www.henryrobinett.com/ http://soundcloud.com/henry-robinett

9th May 2009	#16
David Spearritt Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,323	I look forward to seeing the real "specs". It certainly looks like a very capable box. Last edited by David Spearritt; 9th May 2009 at 10:35 PM.. Reason: Correction

8th May 2009	#3
talbe1019 Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 274	And only $6000 for 8 channels...should be very good for that price.

8th May 2009	#5
tnjazz Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,809	Very excited to get my hands on one! Hopefully soon.

9th May 2009	#17
mh_bj Gear addict Joined: May 2008 Posts: 377	Specs will be posted soon (next couple of days).

9th May 2009	#18
Gaston69 Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 664	Looks cool however I already own a 2882 DSP + ULN-2, Crookwood Paintpot, AMEK Rupert Neve design mic pre-amp DMCL. They should have issued the ULN-8 5 years ago so I could have saved the money on spending on the other boxes. Anyway I am very happy with the Metric Halo's boxes and suppose that the ULN-8 is a fine interface. I am not sure what my next buy will be, currently I am looking into a Nagra VI because I like the idea to work with a dedicated recorder instead of laptop and interface however I recently moved to Qatar to work so I had to make a decision what to carry on the airplane and I brought with me the ULN-2 and Macbook which worked perfect when I recorded the ASD Chamber Music in Doha Qatar, see pictures. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sir George Martin . . . a remarkable insight into the most important piece of equipment in the recording studio - the human brain. www.acoustic-music-recordings.com WTB: MY16MADI64 MADI Board for Yamaha Mixer WTB: 1-off B&K4006

12th May 2009	#19
Gaston69 Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 664	Any test results so far of the ULN-8?

12th May 2009	#23
staudio Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 1,333	Does that mean I can buy SpectraFoo and then a ULN 8 and save $1000?

13th May 2009	#26
lordzurp Gear interested Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1	hello i have a dicsount code, but no money to buy a uln8 :/ send me an email ... Ti nicO

13th May 2009	#27
mrsteaks Gear addict Joined: Dec 2006 Location: seaside, california Posts: 382	Late again... And I just bought a what??? Damn, when am I gonna learn...

14th May 2009	#28
sonofmickel Gear Head Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 36	Metric Halo just forwarded me the discount coupon. Thanx!

9th September 2009	#30
New Kid Gear interested Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2	ULN-8 a good starting option? Hey Guys, I'm new to all this and the local music place recommended I buy the ULN-8 and X-Desk for what I am trying to do. Basically, I work with Electronic/World/Hip Hop music and currently run exclusively ITB. I'm looking for a bigger/fuller sound and was led to believe that the best way to do so on a 10k max budget is the ULN-8 + X-Desk, but I really don't know what these guys do other then being a pre-amp and a summing mixer. I think I am way over my head and don't want to waste the money. Also, I don't want to spend the money on the ULN-8 if there are better options for me. Using: Logic 8 over Pro Tools (although currently using an Mbox) Duende Waves Bundles What do you guys think? Can anyone school me here, should I just bounce my tracks and take them to a studio? Thanks many!

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