Interface to G5

jebjerome · 22nd July 2004, 09:06 PM

What would be a good, inexpensive method of connecting a Cranesong HEDD to a G5? I have a Motu 2408MKII, but I don't think G5s will accept the old PCI format in the PCI-X. Do I need a new soundcard or could I go via the optical? Suggestions?

arimaka · 22nd July 2004, 09:26 PM

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Originally posted by jebjerome
What would be a good, inexpensive method of connecting a Cranesong HEDD to a G5? I have a Motu 2408MKII, but I don't think G5s will accept the old PCI format in the PCI-X. Do I need a new soundcard or could I go via the optical? Suggestions?

For Digital I/O in PCI-X G5 i like the motu2408mk3... or the Lynx AES 16. I went with the linx since all the gear I use is AES/EBU (Benchmark, Lavry, Focuswrong ISA428)... works great and very solid performance... just as the motu PCI card which I had previously...

kittonian · 23rd July 2004, 02:39 AM

You can contact MOTU directly and they will offer you a trade-in for a PCI-424 which will work with the 2408mkii and your G5. There is a small fee of course (you'll have to ask them as I didn't look it up before posting) but you'll get what you need without having to purchase an entirely new interface setup.

Hope that helps!

jebjerome · 23rd July 2004, 04:48 AM

Good news- I figured I'd have to buy something new. Thanks for the replies.

jebjerome · 24th July 2004, 12:13 AM

The bad news is the upgrade is $295:

Registered PCI-324 owners can upgrade to the PCI-424/G5 card for $295 plus shipping and handling.

Not horribly expensive, but enough to make me consider spending more to get something that will handle recording at 96k ... hmmm

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22nd July 2004, 09:06 PM	#1
jebjerome Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easy Bay, California Posts: 473	Interface to G5 What would be a good, inexpensive method of connecting a Cranesong HEDD to a G5? I have a Motu 2408MKII, but I don't think G5s will accept the old PCI format in the PCI-X. Do I need a new soundcard or could I go via the optical? Suggestions?

23rd July 2004, 02:39 AM	#3
kittonian Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,397	You can contact MOTU directly and they will offer you a trade-in for a PCI-424 which will work with the 2408mkii and your G5. There is a small fee of course (you'll have to ask them as I didn't look it up before posting) but you'll get what you need without having to purchase an entirely new interface setup. Hope that helps! __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com

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23rd July 2004, 04:48 AM	#4
jebjerome Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easy Bay, California Posts: 473	Good news- I figured I'd have to buy something new. Thanks for the replies.

24th July 2004, 12:13 AM	#5
jebjerome Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easy Bay, California Posts: 473	The bad news is the upgrade is $295: Registered PCI-324 owners can upgrade to the PCI-424/G5 card for $295 plus shipping and handling. Not horribly expensive, but enough to make me consider spending more to get something that will handle recording at 96k ... hmmm