A/D D/A conversion quality question...

valhallasound · 23rd April 2007

Hey guys, my first post! Glad to be here..

I am currently running my mic pre's through a Tascam DM-3200 and am using the mixer's A/D converters. I'm then using the mixer's ADAT out to my computer's RME audio card (using Logic 7).

My question is, will it make a big difference to get a dedicated outboard A/D converter (like a Lynx, RME, Apogee etc) instead of using the Tascam's built-in converter's? The sound I'm getting right now is definitely decent, I'm just wondering if I am missing out on a whole other world of quality with a great converter...

Thanks for the help!

heathen · 23rd April 2007

In one word YES great converters and clocking will make a difference.

valhallasound · 23rd April 2007

I had a feeling...I think partly I was hoping I wouldn't have to drop another chunk of change for more gear, but I can see how it would make a difference.

Is there a converter you/anyone else can recommend? RME seems like the cheapest of the high end stuff, plus I have an RME card already. I don't necessarily need 8 channels, 2 would be plenty.

23rd April 2007	#1
valhallasound Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stratham, NH Posts: 4 Thread Starter	A/D D/A conversion quality question... Hey guys, my first post! Glad to be here.. I am currently running my mic pre's through a Tascam DM-3200 and am using the mixer's A/D converters. I'm then using the mixer's ADAT out to my computer's RME audio card (using Logic 7). My question is, will it make a big difference to get a dedicated outboard A/D converter (like a Lynx, RME, Apogee etc) instead of using the Tascam's built-in converter's? The sound I'm getting right now is definitely decent, I'm just wondering if I am missing out on a whole other world of quality with a great converter... Thanks for the help! __________________ www.valhallasound.net http://www.myspace.com/valhallasoundproductions

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heathen Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,525	In one word YES great converters and clocking will make a difference.