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ad/da convertor
hello i am currently using the digi002 rack all 8 inputs via a mackie mixer, I also use both s/pdif ports n my mic preamp so I have 10 channels. I want 2 upgrade 2 an adta recorder 2 max out @ 18 channels. Now at first I was going 2 get the focusrite octopre or presonus digimax but I decided that it would be better 2 upgrade my ad/da convertor also. I was lookin at the apogee trak 2 and rosetta. I want something that will be great detail and crisp because I work a lot with live sound, strings,organ,piano,drums, etc. Which would be a good ad/da convertor + adat with @tleast 8 channels? For under 2k
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Re: ad/da convertor
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Or, you could get your 002R modified at Black Lion Audio (about $800), and buy a Digimax (about $700).
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Thanks. So I would need the apogee rosetta 800 plus lets say an 8 channel presnous digimax? Is the rosetta 8000 good for the money?
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I think the Lynx Aurora is cheaper, but I'm not sure how much they are.
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Just don't want 2 waste money. There's also the apogee trak2 which is great but only has 2 channels. The rosetta 800 has 8 channels. So would the rosetta 800 plus the presonus digimax adat be a good combo to invest in along with my digi002r?
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In my experience, it would be cheaper, and just as quality to get the mod and a digmax. But to avoid confusion, the Rosetta 800 connects via ADAT, so to connect the Digimax to it, you'll need an 8-channel TRS to D-sub 25 cable. Plus, you'll need another D-sub to TRS snake for the ADAT outputs (to run to your monitors, which would now need a monitor controller to adjust the volume, mute, etc.). Haven't heard the Lynx, but an 8-channel units runs for 2 grand at sweetwater. I seriously doubt they sound as good as the Rosetta OR a BL-modded 002R. Feel free to do your own research, of course, but I think you'll end up taking my advice, unless you want to drop 3 grand. But know what you're buying. Consider the BL mod: -upgraded mic pres and line inputs (they're usable now) -better wordclock (makes a big difference) -you won't need a monitor controller (saves money) -no need for 8-channel D-sub snakes (which are expensive) -you may still use LLM -you only have to fire up the Digimax when you need more inputs -if 2 grand is your budget, you'll have enough left over for a decent mic, some room treatment, and another pair of headphones
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Thanks that post help. I heard of the black lion mod , just don't have the time to ship it off, got so many projects to do. Rosetta 800 is my only option?
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I have a Rosetta 800 that I am using with Digi001, and really love the sound. I think it's a great value for the money, but as others have pointed out, it has no mic preamps. It does, however, have not only eight A/D converters, but also eight D/A converters, if that helps you any. I don't know if there are other comparable converters out there. I have a bunch of outboard mic preamps anyway, so for me it was the best choice for the money.
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Thanks if it has no mic preamps. How would I hook say, a presonus digimax up 2 it? Lightpipe?
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