8 x Mic pres - lightpipe output

Scott 1/2 Normal · 16th July 2007

I'm just fishing to see if any of you gear aware gearslutz out there know of a (reasonable - cheap) device that offers a rack of 8 mic pres with a lightpipe output. I have a customer that needs to get 8 mics into a TC Konnekt 24.

**matt thomas** · 16th July 2007

focusrite (forget what its called) (I've never used it, apparently its not that good)

m-audio Octane

but for my money the best deal is the mackie onyx

probably get one for just over a grand maybe in Oz

Actually I know someone selling one in NZ if that helps (and I would still recommend it above the others even if I didn't kow someone selling it!)

assuming that is your price range, otherwise the focusrite ISA is a good deal, for 8 channels with ADAT you're probably looking at about $3k USD used
or even cheaper are the behringer (read: crap (apparently) ) for about $600 AUS

narco

ssaudio · 16th July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott 1/2 Normal

I'm just fishing to see if any of you gear aware gearslutz out there know of a (reasonable - cheap) device that offers a rack of 8 mic pres with a lightpipe output

ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 DIGITAL ADA8000

rodge · 16th July 2007

presonus digimax lt

theres 8 of them, and digi out. what else did u need?

peeder · 16th July 2007

The Crane Song Spider is what I'd probably want.

Of course, wanting and actually coughing up $7big is two different things.

tINY · 16th July 2007

I have my MotU 896HD set up to do this now (never imagined that I'd out of outputs on a DM2000.....). It's feeding the Adat lightpipe to the Hammerfall boards and it's all synched to the board's word clock.

But the 986HD does a lot of other stuff - it looks like the 8-pre is a stripped down version of it. It's not clear how the 8pre synchs, though.

-tINY

CafeEP · 18th July 2007

I've been using a MOTU 8Pre, they run around $500 when they show up on eBay. Sometimes a little less.

forsooth · 18th July 2007

Another vote for the Digimax LT. I use it all the time for live gigs. Has never let me down.

forsooth

Haolemon · 18th July 2007

The new Presonus Digimax FS got a great review in Tape Op. Eight mic pres, lightpipe out, inserts on each channel. etc. Not very expensive.

travisgarrison · 18th July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by narco

focusrite (forget what its called) (I've never used it, apparently its not that good)

Octopre. "not that good" is certainly a relative term...

I will admit that the limiters in the non-LE version are next to useless, but at least the preamps hold their own among the likely candidates for comparison. (Digimax, Octane, etc.)

sbs · 18th July 2007

Audient ASP-008 Brisbane Australia

i'm in the uk so i know nothing about this supplier but i googled the product and got this link...

i dont use one so cannot give a recommendation, simply listing it... (tho it is on my wishlist)

tim

adamcal · 18th July 2007

I may have a ADA8000 going for about $350 au if you are intertested. plus shipping from melbourne.

warhead · 18th July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haolemon

The new Presonus Digimax FS got a great review in Tape Op. Eight mic pres, lightpipe out, inserts on each channel. etc. Not very expensive.

That is the one to get in a reasonable price range in my opinion. Yes, Andy Hong loved it and actually favored the DA conversion over his ProTools HD rig.

War

bitman · 18th July 2007

+1 for the ADA8000

16th July 2007	#1
Scott 1/2 Normal Gear nut Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 113 Thread Starter	8 x Mic pres - lightpipe output I'm just fishing to see if any of you gear aware gearslutz out there know of a (reasonable - cheap) device that offers a rack of 8 mic pres with a lightpipe output. I have a customer that needs to get 8 mics into a TC Konnekt 24. __________________ "There are no normal solutions in this game - every situation is completely bloody different!" Half Normal Studio and Location Solutions www.halfnormal.net.au

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matt thomas Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Location: New Zealand/Switzerland/guitar case Posts: 8,268	focusrite (forget what its called) (I've never used it, apparently its not that good) m-audio Octane but for my money the best deal is the mackie onyx probably get one for just over a grand maybe in Oz Actually I know someone selling one in NZ if that helps (and I would still recommend it above the others even if I didn't kow someone selling it!) assuming that is your price range, otherwise the focusrite ISA is a good deal, for 8 channels with ADAT you're probably looking at about $3k USD used or even cheaper are the behringer (read: crap (apparently) ) for about $600 AUS narco __________________ Steve Gadd, New York Brass, David Kahne, Abbey Road Mastering, all featuring on Lesley Meguid (my wife)'s album "The Truth About Love Songs", out now! Check out some previews on www.itunes.com/lesleymeguid or Lesley Meguid on Facebook - neve, fairchild, m49 for vox etc..

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rodge Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 171	presonus digimax lt theres 8 of them, and digi out. what else did u need? __________________ dave crosstown recording studios inc. http://www.allanrodger.com

18th July 2007	#7
CafeEP Gear Head Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 55	I've been using a MOTU 8Pre, they run around $500 when they show up on eBay. Sometimes a little less. __________________ Pete in Denver pete_buchwald@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/cafeEP www.myspace.com/petebuchwaldmusic www.myspace.com/mrpetesbus

18th July 2007	#11
sbs Gear nut Joined: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 79	wot about this one... Audient ASP-008 Brisbane Australia i'm in the uk so i know nothing about this supplier but i googled the product and got this link... i dont use one so cannot give a recommendation, simply listing it... (tho it is on my wishlist) tim

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peeder Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2006 Location: No longer participating here. Posts: 6,705	The Crane Song Spider is what I'd probably want. Of course, wanting and actually coughing up $7big is two different things.

16th July 2007	#6
tINY Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 10,234	I have my MotU 896HD set up to do this now (never imagined that I'd out of outputs on a DM2000.....). It's feeding the Adat lightpipe to the Hammerfall boards and it's all synched to the board's word clock. But the 986HD does a lot of other stuff - it looks like the 8-pre is a stripped down version of it. It's not clear how the 8pre synchs, though. -tINY

18th July 2007	#8
forsooth Gear nut Joined: Mar 2005 Location: NC Posts: 78	Another vote for the Digimax LT. I use it all the time for live gigs. Has never let me down. forsooth

18th July 2007	#9
Haolemon Gear nut Joined: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 86	The new Presonus Digimax FS got a great review in Tape Op. Eight mic pres, lightpipe out, inserts on each channel. etc. Not very expensive.

18th July 2007	#12
adamcal Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,345	I may have a ADA8000 going for about $350 au if you are intertested. plus shipping from melbourne. __________________ Adam Calaitzis www.toyland.com.au www.facebook.com/ToylandRecordingStudio "what is it you cant face" "I'm a country member"

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bitman Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Keystone, CO Posts: 1,502	+1 for the ADA8000

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