Digi 002 Rack vs MBOX

DjRio · 9th May 2004

hey everyone --

Right now i have an MBOX, and was thinking about switching to a Digi 002 Rack.
Im only using this for vocals ( i run into the MBOX from a Focusrite ISA220 ),
so will i get better sound using the Digi 002?
Or am i mainly just paying for more inputs/outputs....

Would i be smarter to just buy a really good a/d convertor and go from my Pre Amp through that and into my MBOX via S/PDIF?

Any insight would be appreciated!

Thanks

sdelsolray · 9th May 2004

A used Appogee Rosetta or used Lucid AD96 would improve your sound more than getting a 002 would. The Focurite pres you have now are better than the 002 pres. The converters in the 002 are, at best, marginally better than the M-Box converters.

I'm using a DIgi001, and bypassed the pres and converters. Sounds great. I have no need or use for a 002.

DjRio · 9th May 2004

Yeah the MBOX has built in pre's as well... ( Focusrite Green's )...

If i go in via S/PDIF from the convertor, will that bypass the pre's in the MBOX?

Thats the main problem... i dont want extra color to the mic sound...

sdelsolray · 9th May 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by DjRio

If i go in via S/PDIF from the convertor, will that bypass the pre's in the MBOX?

Yes.

9th May 2004	#1
DjRio Gear Head Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 63 Thread Starter	Digi 002 Rack vs MBOX hey everyone -- Right now i have an MBOX, and was thinking about switching to a Digi 002 Rack. Im only using this for vocals ( i run into the MBOX from a Focusrite ISA220 ), so will i get better sound using the Digi 002? Or am i mainly just paying for more inputs/outputs.... Would i be smarter to just buy a really good a/d convertor and go from my Pre Amp through that and into my MBOX via S/PDIF? Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks

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sdelsolray Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 568	A used Appogee Rosetta or used Lucid AD96 would improve your sound more than getting a 002 would. The Focurite pres you have now are better than the 002 pres. The converters in the 002 are, at best, marginally better than the M-Box converters. I'm using a DIgi001, and bypassed the pres and converters. Sounds great. I have no need or use for a 002.