> I'm not familiar with those monitors. Someone I know > that has been mastering for years uses Tannoy. I > forget the model. These ones were made for the domestic rather than the studio market, but the design is essentially the same: http://www.hilberink.nl/plaatjeshans/tannoy/hpd3158.jpg > Is the studio in the house? Currently its about 18 miles away, but I might convert a building in the garden for recording purposes. Do you know what the limitations on the length of S/PDIF cables are? > I'm not familiar with the 1010. Does it have A/D with > a pair of A and D for I/O? Yes, it has eight in/out jacks plus S/PDIF. > A good preamp is a fine example of bang for the buck. Absolutely - there are some very cheap mixers around now, but I do wonder about the quality of their analogue engineering. Personally, I'm very satisfied with the analogue stuff we have now, and I know the limitations are in my lack of skill, not the equipment. > If you do any accoustical design on the room, > definitely post a message. I will - it's all an experiment as far as I'm concerned. I've found I learn the most that way. Cheers! Daniel
