On Mon, Mar 08, 2004 at 02:04:45PM -0500, Polashek, Matthew wrote: > I would simply prefer to be able to hit 96K. I definitely need an external > A/D/D/A unit for sound quality reasons. I can probably use external mic > pre-amps. I have been considering using a Presonus DIGImaxLt with a RME > Hammerfall 9652 but I think it ends up being cheaper to get an outboard box > with balanced ins and outs and throwing some kind of 8 channel mic pre in > front of it, unless there was a less expensive ALSA compatible option that > had 8 mic pres and 8 outs. > I went with the RME Digiface and PCI card, plus two Frontier Tango24 A/D+D/A convertors which were on special offer for a while here in the UK. http://www.frontierdesign.com/pr_tango.htm As you're in the U S of A, they may be even cheaper over there, as *everybody* wants the 96K thing now. Another idea I was considering was the CLM DB8000S 8 x mic-pre which does 96K, and has an ADAT option (although that might only be 8 tracks @ 48K, as I think there is a limit to ADAT) : http://www.clmdynamics.com/db8000_frame.htm This would give 8 inputs into a HDSP card, but you'd still need D/A as well. If you're recording a drumkit, well... you may one day want to use ten channels, or twelve... > > Polashek, Matthew wrote: > > > I am operating with 2 main scenarios in mind. I am a jazz musician so I > > > would like to be able to record live shows and mix PA and Monitors for a > > > quartet so that's about 8 in and 6 out. I need fully balanced inputs to > > > prevent hum on live gigs. The second scenario is using the rig for my > > > recording studio. (a work that is still in progress) I would need > > > multiple inputs and outputs here as well. > > > > > > > Up to 44.1/48K? Or do you *require* 96K or 192K? > > AFAIK, there are no 192K Linux-friendly soundcards yet. Please correct me if you know something. > > In all case I would recommend an external A/D/D/A unit. > > I see the price going up... > > Yep, well the subject did say "Pro Multitracking" ... :) Happy choosing! Malcolm Smith
