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To keep the 003R or trade it in?
Next year, I was thinking if I should get a new interface! My 003 Rack is by no means breaking down or anything, and I usually like the Avid interfaces because of the compatibility and stability, but I may want to get some better options on my interface, but it is long in the tooth (I got it in 2008), and I'm seeing some good stuff right now! Interfaces are seemingly having more preamps available which may be good if I have to pack them to record drums or something, and control on individual channels now.
There is the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 and the Liquid 56 that I've been looking at the last couple of days, and those seem like they have great routing capabilities. Then just tonight I came across the Presonus Studio 192, which have a clean look to them, and a couple of features that may be the systems sellers, USB 3.0 and remote controlled Pre-amps!!!! To finally use that extra space in PT I never use may be worth it! What you guys think? Shall I take the leap, or stay.
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Re: To keep the 003R or trade it in?
I love my Saffire 56 and the preamps are very clean, plus you have the liquid channels which are really cool. I've also owned Pro 40's and Presonus preamps and they all sound good too. When I did an A/B comparison between the 003R+ and Presonus/Focusrite pres, I found the 003 to be less definitive sonically than the others. Focusrite has a new interface line out now too...
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Re: To keep the 003R or trade it in?
Hey a Response! Thanks man! I want to know what to do. I would definitely like better and more dynamic sound!
The new line is mostly Thunderbolt, so I don't think that It will be compatible on my PC (Since Thunderbolt drivers and chips are due out next year for Windows).
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Re: To keep the 003R or trade it in?
Personally, I'd start moving away from Firewire. While I have no issues with Firewire, it's becoming harder and harder to find laptops with ExpressCard slots, or Firewire onboard (if the onboard even works right). That's assuming you're on PC not Mac though, Thunderbolt to Firewire adapters seem to work fine.
I'm happy with my Focusrite Scarlette 18i20, it might not be the high end though, depending on how picky you are. :) Joel
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Re: To keep the 003R or trade it in?
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That said, I was not particularly impressed with the sound of the two Presonus products I've used. The first was a row of preamps in a 1U box, don't remember the model number. The sound was thin. Seemed like the top end was rolled off (gently, but noticeably), the noise was higher than I would have liked, and the analog output levels were positively anemic. Even with headset mics we had to add more gain at the line-level input on the console. The second was a StudioLive 16:4:2 mixer. Again, the output levels were really low. Even with the output trim cranked, devices downstream from it always needed extra gain. I suspect that was probably a cost control measure as beefy output stages are expensive and most users probably aren't interfacing with downstream devices the way I did so probably wouldn't ever notice or care. Note that our experience with the preamp units was about five years ago and the mixer about three years ago, so it's possible that things have changed. I'd just recommend listening before buying and making sure you have the option of returning whatever you buy if it doesn't play nice with the rest of your system. As for the Focusrite stuff, maybe test with your system before committing to owning one. The comments here seem to be divided between people who love 'em and those who just can't get them to work. Apparently some users have had issues with drivers. You might also want to add MOTU to your evaluation list. I haven't used their stuff (yet), but they appear to offer good value and I haven't noticed anyone complaining about them (although that COULD just mean no one is using them! ). |
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Re: To keep the 003R or trade it in?
As you are on Windows/PC you seriously may check out RME interfaces!
Those are among the very best on the market for audio with Windows/PC. They are not the most affordable ones but definitely worth the money if being on a Windows machine. RME provide the best and most stable drivers for PC and they are always on time with it. Highly recommended for professional audio on PC! http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FirefaceUCX http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Fireface802 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FirefaceUFX http://www.sweetwater.com/c695--USB_...I6WyJSTUUiXX19 Manufacturers website. http://www.rme-audio.de/en/ The best of success to you, VRW Last edited by VRW; 09-10-2015 at 05:30 AM. |
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I did see this though! http://www.rme-audio.de/en/products/octamic_xtc.php Now the Remote Controllable Mic Pre's caught my eye. The question is, is it controllable through Pro Tool?
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Re: To keep the 003R or trade it in?
Hey, no problem for me personally. Just wanted to bring in another option as nobody had
mentioned RME before and RME interfaces are working exceptionally well with Windows systems. Quote:
But again, no problem for me personally . I myself already have got the stuff which works perfectly fine for me. Was just trying to help. Cheers. |
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A street car doesn't accelerate, brake, or corner like the race car, but it offers conveniences for day-to-day use the racing car lacks, and is more affordable. One chooses based on what is best for the intended use. In an environment where things like monitoring, input processing and signal routing are handled by application-specific outboard devices optimized for their task, there's no need for that kind of stuff in an interface. In cases where space, cost, convenience and simplicity matter more than absolute performance, one may be better served by a more all-in-one interface. More features doesn't necessarily mean "better" if it's at the expense of quality. High-end performance may not be better if it's at the expense of features the operator needs to get the job done. What's best for any particular application depends on the requirements of the task and the operator's preferences. |
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