Really need some info!

[swpowe]

I bit ago I posted info about putting together a studio for Narration or Voice over work. I'm now pricing some stuff and I need some Help. I realize that this may be a bit stupid..but hey, we were all there once right? If I got the Digi 001 but wanted beter quality A/D or Mic Pres, what are my options. Meaning..if I had a mackie board and used the pres on that and then the adat optical off the 001 what device would be the best for the a/d conversion...or should I get better mic pres? Thanks so much! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[sdemott]

If all you need is one or two pres, check out the Grace Design Lunatec V3 or the Apogee Mini-Me. Both have 2 mic pres and do the A/D conversion. The Grace Design also have BNC wordclock out, so you could use it as a master source for other digital gear.

The Mackie pres are okay. I actually prefer the pres in the Digi 001 over the Mackies, but to each his own.

Then maybe a nice tube mic & your ready to roll.

[where02190]

FWIW, I'd bail on the Mackie console, and get a Focusrite Octapre. well worth the money, usperb preamps and converters, about as good as it gets in the preamp A-D via lightpipe world IMHO.

The mackie pre's aren't any better than the 001's IMHO, just a bit different. The Octapre slays.

Hope this is helpful.

[swpowe]

so "where" if I went with the octapre it looks like I'd also have to get an additional card to use the adate light pipe to interface my 8 channels with the 001...am I reading that right?
What i'm trying to do is get an idea of the best gear i can get to use with Protools short of spending the $$ for the HD system. It may be that we'll be able to go with the HD system but just in case i'm helping out with a back up plan...or rather you guys are helping me help out with a back up plan! Thanks! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[secondspassed]

octopre. that's what i'mm saving up for. and yes, you have to get the additional card. but 1250 for 8 great preamps and a/d conversion, plus compressor/limiter..... well worth it. in my opinion it's an amazing deal and perfect for the digi001.

[Papawhitehead]

There's also the Presonus Digimax and Digimax LT. I've heard that they are less colored than the Octapre. Focusrite is a nice color though.

[swpowe]

Thanks for the info. I actually need 8 inputs. If i stick with the Mackie pres what A/D converter should i try?