Macbook with MOTU 828Mk3
 

Hi team,

I'm looking to reduce the weight and amount of gear I use when recording away from the studio and was wondering if this is feasible ?

I currently use a Fostex 2424LV with 3 focusrite Octopres connected to a Roland line mixer. This lot fits into 2 stupidly heavy 6U racks.

Can I reasonably expect a Macbook (2Ghz white one) to record 24 tracks of audio simultaneously (at 44.1 or 48K 24 bit) ?

I already have the laptop so I could fund the MOTU purchase with the sale of the D2424LV.

Then I can connect the three Octopre's to the MOTU 1 via line inputs and the other 2 via lightpipe.

As the MOTU will allow me to mix onscreen, I can carry the Macbook and everything else in a 4U rack.

If I have to upgrade the Macbook to a Macbook Pro it may not be worth it.

What do you think ?
Is it Do-able ?

Cheers

Lizardpoint

Re: Macbook with MOTU 828Mk3 or Profire Lightbridge
 

I've just seen the lightbridge and this looks like a cheaper option.

I just need to know if anyone else has done it.

I'm also reading stuff about input channel limits on PTLE and M powered.

Can I record from 24 sources at the same time ?

Cheers

Lizardpoint

Re: Macbook with MOTU 828Mk3 or Profire Lightbridge
 

I don't have definitive answers to your questions, but I can point out a couple things. You can't use Pro Tools with the MOTU interface, so if Pro Tools a factor, you can immediately rule out the MOTU interface. Secondly, I can guarantee that you won't be able to simultaneously record 24 tracks on the Macbook's internal hard drive. It might be possible using a firewire drive, but I've never tested that quantity of tracks.