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Upgrading from 003 to S3
I am seriously considering up grading from the 003 to the S3 and and trying to figure out what (if any) additional hardware I'll need to buy. Currently, I have a older Focusrite OctoPre MK II connected to the 003 for a total of 16 inputs. Will I still be able to use that configuration with the S3?
Just trying to figure out what external HW I'll need in order to minimize downtime. Any input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks! |
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Re: Upgrading from 003 to S3
Since the S3 can be used just as a control surface, you may not need anything(other than enabling EUCON). The 003/focusrite combo should still work. If you do decide to upgrade your IO, there are tons of options at several price points If your 003 is the mixer version, you might find someone willing to trade you a 003R plus some cash. If you want to retire the OctoPre, there are a couple of much better lightpipe preamps on the market. Audient makes a good one and I am completely thrilled with my Midas XL48(my OctoPre is now relegated to talkback mics)
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Re: Upgrading from 003 to S3
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5k is is a huge investment I was hoping to be able to use the S3 AVB and continue to use focusrite moving forward. I already have a buyer for the 003 that still uses PT10. |
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Re: Upgrading from 003 to S3
The S3 is not an interface. It is only a controller. If you get rid of your 003 you will need to buy another interface for input and output to/from Protools. This could be any third party interface as long as it works in conjunction with the OctoPre.
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Re: Upgrading from 003 to S3
Thank you its2loud! The difficult thing is figuring out which interface to buy. If i use the AVB all I really would need is an interface that gives me 8 mic pre's.
I really don't want to spend $2000+ on an interface. My octopre only has lightpipe unfortunately. Any suggestions on an interface? Thanks for responding! |
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Re: Upgrading from 003 to S3
Seems to me the Focusrite Scarlett or Clarett would be the logical choice. Easy integration with the OctoPre and gives you an additional 8 mic pre’s as well if you want it depending on your budget.
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