Best Solution for D/A in LE?

[jes]

hi, i have a mix session coming up, using a digi001 system. the clients have asked about maximizing the number of channels out through a yet-to-be determined D/A converter such as an Apogee. we have a 2 channel Apogee. my studio partner is considerign buying a multichannel one...
so.. should we get the Apogee DA-16x, for example and then use it lightpiped out for 8 channels, use the s/pdif for another two through the older apogee and have the remaining 8 outs analog from the digi001? is there a better solution possible for th eLE systems?

[Infa]

The Apogee D/A 16 X Series is a most awesome converter. Sure there are better, but VERY few, and NONE for the same price range ,, period.......

That is the way I'd go -- (should I say DID go) - I have a Apogge A/D 16 X and a D/A 16 X -- "Awesome" --

[tele_player]

I don't have a recommendation, but what will you be running all these analog channels into?

[Infa]

I don't have a recommendation, but what will you be running all these analog channels into?

(LOL) ha ha
That is a good point Tele -- actually a real good point... (man I still am LOL)

anyway, I'm sure (at least hope) dude knows....

Now he'll have 16 analog outs , and 16 digital AES,ADAT/SMUX outputs... that's alot of plugs !!

[jes]

I don't have a recommendation, but what will you be running all these analog channels into?

right... i should have said. this studio runs a soundcraft board, usually for the outputs of a 16track 1" deck. plenty of outboard gear- many preamps and compressors, so the 18 analog channels that will eventually come out won't be a problem, provided they sound good to begin with...


so i'm guessing that i was right that there's not a better way to get better D/A conversion, or more of it from an LE system? none of those cards that apogess makes work with lower than HD systems... and the firewire one...? can't interface with LE..?

[Infa]

Well, that soundcraft is cool then... Sounds like a great set up jes !! I think you would be happy with anything that did a good job, gave you the amount of outs you want, and worked correctly with your system..

Hey just a thought.. That 16 X has a firewire card expansion to connect to (it says) "any firewire enabled computer",, so I don't know if that means it will work seemlessly with your set up or not,,,, but it's worth a call to Apogee tomorrow to ask..

Here's their # (310)915-1000 ask for a "Product Specialist"

Good Luck--

[jes]

that's what i was wondering too, if the 16x's firewire card could somehow work with a PTLE system. that would be cool, but somehow i think that it only works where you don't have digi hardware...

[Infa]

Definitely just call 'em tomorrow and ask... It can't hurt. That's the best way to fully know, and find out for sure. I call them bast#rds all the time !!......... And, anyway,,, I think it will work somehow..