Question to Mobile I/O 2882 and Mobile ULN-2 users

jeronimo · 28th July 2003

What is the difference btw the DSP 2882 and the non-DSP unit? Does the DSP have any influence on multitracking apps?
And can you use the ULN-2 as a A/D converter to a 001 let's say?
Just turn it on and plug a spdif cable on it's outputs and you're rolling... is it like this? Or do you need the FW connection?

mpr3 · 28th July 2003

The 2882 DSP has one extra SHARC chip that will allow onboard plugins to be used in real time from the MIO console. This DSP power has nothing to do with DAW software, although routing may be done to and from the DAW into the MIO console. The non DSP 2882 only has 1 SHARC chip that handles the audio MATRIX routing which is quite extensive.

The ULN2 retains its routing snapshot as long as power remains present after unplugging the firewire cable. I am not sure if the last used snapshot will be present when you unplug the power and repower the unit up without a firewire connection. I have a feeling it would then be reset to the default routing snapshot which in itself may route audio from the analog inputs to the AES output and vice versa. I will have to investigate this on my unit to be sure and get back to you.

jeronimo · 28th July 2003

Thanks MPR3... what kind of on board plugins are avaliable w/ the 2882?
So to use those plugins, you should have both the DAW and the MIO console running at the same time right?

Hey, if you could check the standalone thing for me, that would be awsome...

tom_c · 28th July 2003

Hi Jeronimo,

As mpr3 said with the DSp. But no plugins are available yet. Currently under development. THe exact implementation is still dependednt on what they come out with... could change.

WIth the ULN2 you can save upto 10 snapshots that can be recalled at any time whilst there is power attatched. So you can easliy use it as A/D. I have several snapshots setup for doing just that with different clocking options and sample rates. You configure it with the console and store youre setings in one of the internal memories. You can then acess these via two buttons on the front in 'stand alone mode'.

You can also track directly with the console in X, it is in beta though at the moment.

hope this helps,
let me know if you want any more info, I have both the 2882 and ULN2
best wishes,
Tom

tom_c · 28th July 2003

Hi Jeronimo,

As mpr3 said with the DSp. But no plugins are available yet. Currently under development. THe exact implementation is still dependednt on what they come out with... could change.

WIth the ULN2 you can save upto 10 snapshots that can be recalled at any time whilst there is power attatched. So you can easliy use it as A/D. I have several snapshots setup for doing just that with different clocking options and sample rates. You configure it with the console and store youre setings in one of the internal memories. You can then acess these via two buttons on the front in 'stand alone mode'.

You can also track directly with the console in X, it is in beta though at the moment.

hope this helps,
let me know if you want any more info, I have both the 2882 and ULN2
best wishes,
Tom

jeronimo · 29th July 2003

Hey tom_c thanks for your replies!!! It helped a LOT!!!!!
How do they sound?? I was thinking why getting a mini-me for more money and less possibilities??? Have you by any chance compared both?
Right now I plan to use the ULN2 as a pre+A/D into my 001... but I hope I let PT LE go by very soon and start using either logic 6 or dp4 as my main DAW... then, I'll put the 001 away and get a 2882.
Thanks!

28th July 2003	#1
jeronimo Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 3,228 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Question to Mobile I/O 2882 and Mobile ULN-2 users What is the difference btw the DSP 2882 and the non-DSP unit? Does the DSP have any influence on multitracking apps? And can you use the ULN-2 as a A/D converter to a 001 let's say? Just turn it on and plug a spdif cable on it's outputs and you're rolling... is it like this? Or do you need the FW connection? __________________ Think Diferente! http://www.jeracravo.com

28th July 2003	#2
mpr3 Gear addict Joined: Jun 2003 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 338	Re: Question to Mobile I/O 2882 and Mobile ULN-2 users The 2882 DSP has one extra SHARC chip that will allow onboard plugins to be used in real time from the MIO console. This DSP power has nothing to do with DAW software, although routing may be done to and from the DAW into the MIO console. The non DSP 2882 only has 1 SHARC chip that handles the audio MATRIX routing which is quite extensive. The ULN2 retains its routing snapshot as long as power remains present after unplugging the firewire cable. I am not sure if the last used snapshot will be present when you unplug the power and repower the unit up without a firewire connection. I have a feeling it would then be reset to the default routing snapshot which in itself may route audio from the analog inputs to the AES output and vice versa. I will have to investigate this on my unit to be sure and get back to you.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Line 6 Mobile In iPhone Interface and Mobile POD App	RKMusic	Music computers	0	11th November 2011 09:38 PM
question to any fairlight cmi II and III users	lobit	Electronic Music Instruments & Electronic Music Production	0	2nd November 2009 05:38 AM
Question to tho's who run PTHD and Logic Pro	SDStudios	Music computers	5	18th June 2009 07:20 PM

28th July 2003	#4
tom_c Gear Head Joined: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 48	Hi Jeronimo, As mpr3 said with the DSp. But no plugins are available yet. Currently under development. THe exact implementation is still dependednt on what they come out with... could change. WIth the ULN2 you can save upto 10 snapshots that can be recalled at any time whilst there is power attatched. So you can easliy use it as A/D. I have several snapshots setup for doing just that with different clocking options and sample rates. You configure it with the console and store youre setings in one of the internal memories. You can then acess these via two buttons on the front in 'stand alone mode'. You can also track directly with the console in X, it is in beta though at the moment. hope this helps, let me know if you want any more info, I have both the 2882 and ULN2 best wishes, Tom

29th July 2003	#6
jeronimo Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 3,228 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Hey tom_c thanks for your replies!!! It helped a LOT!!!!! How do they sound?? I was thinking why getting a mini-me for more money and less possibilities??? Have you by any chance compared both? Right now I plan to use the ULN2 as a pre+A/D into my 001... but I hope I let PT LE go by very soon and start using either logic 6 or dp4 as my main DAW... then, I'll put the 001 away and get a 2882. Thanks!