The ULN-8 is here!

[henryrobinett]

OMG, the null police. What'd I tell you? There is no objective knowledge. Music is about art. That's the only point of view I bring to it. My subjective viewpoint. I don't know how I have to say this. I'm not trying to get you to agree with me or disagree with me. Not at all. But please, please, please allow me the right, without bullying, to see the world the way I see the world, whether this agrees or disagrees with yours. And how dare you equate birthers in thisi!!!

[jslevin]

It is not in my power to allow or disallow any of your opinions. The only "police" here are your own doubts. OMG, indeed.

I just think that by rejecting science, you open yourself up to chasing phantom problems around the control room, and seeking out (and paying for) improvements that are purely illusory, rather than substantial. These things ultimately will impede, and in my view very likely have already impeded, your efforts to make great art.

Agree to disagree. Music is art, but engineering is about both art and science.

JSL

[Suda Badri]

Music is art, but engineering is about both art and science.

But I suspect eventually we MAY possibly find more is involved than can be discerned in the exact copies of 0s and 1. Crazy I know. But I suspect those numbers will eventually prove to be course and rounded.

OMG because i agree with both of you, I feel art and science are the same thing, especially in a language like music... concept to canvas, art and science play intertwined roles and both should be encouraged in every circumstance...

And henrys comment is like Of course you are right, context is the elephant in the room when it comes to art, art is a relationship how you hear it is is as important is how you are making it.... and considering the environment adn the "other 1's adn 0's that emerge alongside the 1's and 0's that is in the magnifying glass" is also a very big part... nulling is a right and your ears, brain and experience is what you know...

[surflounge]

Can the ULN-8 be preset for summing so then I can mix through it without a Mac connected? Or does the MIO always need to be attached. Sure would be a top option for a summing box, especially using it's character.
I'd like to use it standalone to sum 8 channels through it's D/A converter to stereo analog mix buss.

[JonesH]

Yeah you can do that with a boot state.

[surflounge]

Originally Posted by JonesH

Yeah you can do that with a boot state.

Thank you. Tough to find that info ahead of purchase.
Very much appreciated.

[JonesH]

Although some people have reported issues with bootstates so it's not recommended practice right now. I have had no troubles though.

[surflounge]

Originally Posted by JonesH

Although some people have reported issues with bootstates so it's not recommended practice right now. I have had no troubles though.

Thanks again for the 'gearslut' advice. Need a dealer with a storefront that will sit down and set it up properly, or I will fly to the Metric Halo office for install.

[JonesH]

Again, I'm fine with it. Just giving you all the information beforehand. It's most likely going to work.

[mh_bj]

Surflounge,

Get in touch with support; we can help you determine how to set things up and ensure that they work right. If you will not have a Mac at all, but know what you want, we can set things up for you before the unit ships.

Best regards,

B.J. Buchalter
Metric Halo

[surflounge]

Originally Posted by mh_bj

Surflounge,

Get in touch with support; we can help you determine how to set things up and ensure that they work right. If you will not have a Mac at all, but know what you want, we can set things up for you before the unit ships.

Best regards,

B.J. Buchalter
Metric Halo

Amazing awesome service. Thank you. I will be in touch for confirmation. Keep up the great work.

[jslevin]

Just out of curiosity, why is it so important not to have a computer attached? You must be mixing in some digital environment or another. Is it a Windows DAW or a digital console or what?

I think it's great that they're going to help you make it work, but you're still giving up the ability to flip the Character settings during the mix process, as far as I know.

An entry-level MacBook + ULN-8 is not much more expensive than just the ULN-8!

JSL

[surflounge]

Originally Posted by jslevin

Just out of curiosity, why is it so important not to have a computer attached?
JSL

Doing offstage recording with rack gear, I cannot confuse the situation with laptops/computers. Having ULN-8's preset boot state be configured is all I need. To buy and use the ULN-8 as an analog box needs having it installed that way. Hopefully won't be a programming nightmare, if feasible anyway. Doesn't matter if it has more capability. Just need to get the job done well and fast without dealing with computers off stage. I record with digital mics (Soundfield DFS-1) and want to use the ULN-8's converters and summing instead of separate gear. Nice simple light rack for transport, instead of thick heavy hot analog boxes (always an option). Plenty of computers and equipment for post production back in the studio. Just need to capture performances without any computer attached.

P.S. Also... can a AES-42 Digital Microphone plug directly into it?

[mrhudson]

Curious to get some thoughts - I am running a ULN8 with the Mamba breakout box connected via db25s. I find myself needing to run a 75' snake now and could either (i) get a snake with xlr connectors, plug those into the Mamba, which hits the uln8 via db25s _or_ (ii) get a 75' snake with a db25 end, and plug that directly into the uln8, bypassing the Mamba. Leaving the Mamba in place and plugging the snake into it is more convenient for sure, provided that there is no issue with the slightly longer signal path. This is probably one of those 'hardly going to matter' decisions, but worth checking before ordering, and thanks for any advice..........

[edwinhurwitz]

Originally Posted by mrhudson

Curious to get some thoughts - I am running a ULN8 with the Mamba breakout box connected via db25s. I find myself needing to run a 75' snake now and could either (i) get a snake with xlr connectors, plug those into the Mamba, which hits the uln8 via db25s _or_ (ii) get a 75' snake with a db25 end, and plug that directly into the uln8, bypassing the Mamba. Leaving the Mamba in place and plugging the snake into it is more convenient for sure, provided that there is no issue with the slightly longer signal path. This is probably one of those 'hardly going to matter' decisions, but worth checking before ordering, and thanks for any advice..........

I'd go with the XLRs. It allows flexibility that you might need on location if you want to patch things in a different order from the PA, etc. Also, the db25 connectors don't seem like connectors that are designed for a lot of patching and unpatching.

Just my 02c.
Edwin

[JonesH]

What the dude said.