RME Octamic D

MB · 26th September 2006

I am looking for 8 extra channels for my remote rig. My ideal choise (if I had the money) would be a DAV BG8 and a Lynx Aurora. Have any of you tried the RME stuff? Some people say its very good, others say it "ok". It will be used on acoustic instruments.

Best regards

Martin.

**Remoteness** · 28th September 2006

a lil' bumpage...

tnjazz · 28th September 2006

I had an Octamic D for a short while a few months back. It didn't really do much for me, so it went back for something else. The preamps are OK, but nothing special. I believe they're the same as the ones in the Fireface?

In general I really like RME's stuff. The two pieces thus far that have failed to win me over are the Fireface and the Octamic D.

So I guess my vote here is that the Octamic D is "OK". I like my Mackie Onyx 800R a LOT better.

t_chance · 29th September 2006

I have had mine for nine mos. and have had no issues with reliability. The reason I picked it over others was RME's converter reputation and I just have a thing for German design. ( I work for a German owned company). I also have a original Digimax, one of those inexpensive SMPR8II w/ adat out, and a Motu Traveler (new for me), that replaces the SM. I looked at the Onyx but it didn't have 1/4 inch ins and I wanted those to use the unit for the conversion to go lightpipe to my HD24's. No real A/B-ing but I'm happy with it so far. I do mostly acoustic.

I have a freind that likes his 800r.

Disclosure- I'm still a rookie at this, Tomthumbsup

edwinhurwitz · 1st October 2006

I have heard so many differing opinions about the Octamic D. I had an Octamic non-D that tasted some bad juice and fried (not a good smell when the magic smoke gets out!). It was under warranty and RME sent me the D version as a replacement, since that's what they had in stock.
After reading negative reviews, I sort of get a negative impression of the Octamic D, but every time I use it, I discover that it always works really well. Given the excellent customer service and the fact that it works very well at what it does, I give it a thumbs up! Compared to a Presonus Digimax, it's a little less lean and shiny, if that means anything to you, which to me is a good thing. In any case, you'll need to judge it for yourself, just like anything else.

Edwin

Don S · 3rd October 2006

FWIW - 've seen it on some pretty large budget recordngs for accent mics. The rest were Grace.

MB · 3rd October 2006

I think I´ll stick with the DAV/lynx plan.

Regards
Martin.

bove · 24th April 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don S

FWIW - 've seen it on some pretty large budget recordngs for accent mics. The rest were Grace.

For example, BIS appears to rely heavily on RME for preamps and AD conversion. BIS has made some nice recordings.

RME artist page /BIS

26th September 2006	#1
MB Gear interested Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 23 Thread Starter	RME Octamic D I am looking for 8 extra channels for my remote rig. My ideal choise (if I had the money) would be a DAV BG8 and a Lynx Aurora. Have any of you tried the RME stuff? Some people say its very good, others say it "ok". It will be used on acoustic instruments. Best regards Martin.

3rd October 2006	#6
Don S Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,376	FWIW - 've seen it on some pretty large budget recordngs for accent mics. The rest were Grace. __________________ www.symphonicsound.com "The secret of life, though, is falling down seven times and get up eight times." Paulo Coelho

3rd October 2006	#7
MB Gear interested Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 23 Thread Starter	Thanks! I think I´ll stick with the DAV/lynx plan. Regards Martin.

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28th September 2006	#3
tnjazz Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,809	I had an Octamic D for a short while a few months back. It didn't really do much for me, so it went back for something else. The preamps are OK, but nothing special. I believe they're the same as the ones in the Fireface? In general I really like RME's stuff. The two pieces thus far that have failed to win me over are the Fireface and the Octamic D. So I guess my vote here is that the Octamic D is "OK". I like my Mackie Onyx 800R a LOT better.

29th September 2006	#4
t_chance Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2005 Location: St Paul MN Posts: 162	I have had mine for nine mos. and have had no issues with reliability. The reason I picked it over others was RME's converter reputation and I just have a thing for German design. ( I work for a German owned company). I also have a original Digimax, one of those inexpensive SMPR8II w/ adat out, and a Motu Traveler (new for me), that replaces the SM. I looked at the Onyx but it didn't have 1/4 inch ins and I wanted those to use the unit for the conversion to go lightpipe to my HD24's. No real A/B-ing but I'm happy with it so far. I do mostly acoustic. I have a freind that likes his 800r. Disclosure- I'm still a rookie at this, Tomthumbsup

1st October 2006	#5
edwinhurwitz Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 975 1 Review written	I have heard so many differing opinions about the Octamic D. I had an Octamic non-D that tasted some bad juice and fried (not a good smell when the magic smoke gets out!). It was under warranty and RME sent me the D version as a replacement, since that's what they had in stock. After reading negative reviews, I sort of get a negative impression of the Octamic D, but every time I use it, I discover that it always works really well. Given the excellent customer service and the fact that it works very well at what it does, I give it a thumbs up! Compared to a Presonus Digimax, it's a little less lean and shiny, if that means anything to you, which to me is a good thing. In any case, you'll need to judge it for yourself, just like anything else. Edwin