16 analog ins for studio & remote recording

m_gant · 12th October 2009

I need some suggestions to upgrade-replace my system to get 16 analog ins to a PC. I will be using system for studio & live-remote use. I know there are a thousand ways to go, I just don't know which way. I have checked out the new FW all in one mixers. I currently run an Onyx 400f and am crippled by its lack of expansion. I am trying to keep the price reasonable.

I will prob mix in the box, but need to setup headphone feeds for studio and mix while capturing live shows.

Trying to keep price reasonable, and on PC.

Hammer Mark · 12th October 2009

I'm not sure what you mean by "reasonable", but in your position I'd go with the Lynx Aurora.

lovekrafty · 12th October 2009

Allen and Heath ZED R16 sounds ideal for your needs.

surflounge · 12th October 2009

something like this?
NetworkSound Digital Audio Snake

**Remoteness** · 12th October 2009

Why don't we ask the Remotesters?
Since I moved your thread, let us see what the Remote Possibilities... forum members have to say.

pkautzsch · 12th October 2009

Having done quite a bit of research in that field, I ended up using MOTU firewire hardware which for me was best value for money. For your purpose, it would probably mean an 896 (would allow you 4 independent "latency-free" headphone mixes while you yourself monitor through your DAW) plus some additional 8ch pre/AD combo. I've been using the Audient ASP008 most of the time when I needed more channels, but also Octopre LE or RME Octamic, and there are quite a few others worth trying.

Can't really say a lot about other systems, but I have occasionally used a Saffire which is quite similar as to routing and outputs. Not really sure about headphone mixes though.

m_gant · 12th October 2009

Thanks for the suggestions so far. It looks like there are 3 or 4 ways to go:

(1) 8 channel FW pre-interface with adat in. Run another 8 channel pre-interface into adat for 16 inputs. Use 16 channel analog mixer for studio sends-monitoring and live mixing.
(2) AH Zed r-16 or Mackie "i"
(3) Alesis HD24 with 16 channel analog board. Used in studio to dump recorded tracks into DAW.

Am I missing anything?

surflounge · 12th October 2009

AES news:
Oct 11, 2009 ... Tascam unveils the US-2000 Audio Interface... a new 16-input USB audio interface condensed into only one rackspace. Features: • 16-in / 4-out USB 2.0 audio interface • 96kHz / 24-bit ...

Audiop · 12th October 2009

US-2000.. interesting product but I always becomes suspicious when the spec sheet does not include spec's. :-)

/Peter

foamboy · 13th October 2009

A lot of people seemed to be REALLY stoked by this:

PreSonus

fb.

JEGG · 13th October 2009

Alesis HD24?

Corran · 13th October 2009

The new Onyx 1640i sure looks like it would work well for you.

Mackie Onyx 1640i | Sweetwater.com

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m_gant Gear addict Joined: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 424 Thread Starter	16 analog ins for studio & remote recording I need some suggestions to upgrade-replace my system to get 16 analog ins to a PC. I will be using system for studio & live-remote use. I know there are a thousand ways to go, I just don't know which way. I have checked out the new FW all in one mixers. I currently run an Onyx 400f and am crippled by its lack of expansion. I am trying to keep the price reasonable. I will prob mix in the box, but need to setup headphone feeds for studio and mix while capturing live shows. Trying to keep price reasonable, and on PC.

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Hammer Mark Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 962	I'm not sure what you mean by "reasonable", but in your position I'd go with the Lynx Aurora. __________________ www.myspace.com/hammersmithsongs http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fo...21718174536758

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Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	Why don't we ask the Remotesters? Since I moved your thread, let us see what the Remote Possibilities... forum members have to say. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network What about my Facebook Profile? Remoteness on Myspace

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pkautzsch Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,521	Having done quite a bit of research in that field, I ended up using MOTU firewire hardware which for me was best value for money. For your purpose, it would probably mean an 896 (would allow you 4 independent "latency-free" headphone mixes while you yourself monitor through your DAW) plus some additional 8ch pre/AD combo. I've been using the Audient ASP008 most of the time when I needed more channels, but also Octopre LE or RME Octamic, and there are quite a few others worth trying. Can't really say a lot about other systems, but I have occasionally used a Saffire which is quite similar as to routing and outputs. Not really sure about headphone mixes though. __________________ Microphones always make me sound louder and better! -- Guitar Girl

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surflounge Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Cayucos California Posts: 1,248	AES news: Oct 11, 2009 ... Tascam unveils the US-2000 Audio Interface... a new 16-input USB audio interface condensed into only one rackspace. Features: • 16-in / 4-out USB 2.0 audio interface • 96kHz / 24-bit ... __________________ BEACH NOISE entertainment

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lovekrafty Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 648	Allen and Heath ZED R16 sounds ideal for your needs.

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Audiop Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,960	US-2000.. interesting product but I always becomes suspicious when the spec sheet does not include spec's. :-) /Peter

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foamboy Gear addict Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 454	A lot of people seemed to be REALLY stoked by this: PreSonus fb.

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JEGG Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 941	HD recorder Alesis HD24?

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Corran Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2007 Location: South Georgia Posts: 2,929	The new Onyx 1640i sure looks like it would work well for you. Mackie Onyx 1640i \| Sweetwater.com __________________ www.oceanstarproductions.com

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