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Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
Hi,
I would like to use my mbox 2 to record 4 track simultaneously. So for that I will need to use the S/PDIF inputs on the mbox. I know there are lots and lots of mixers out there with mic pre's on them that will convert A/D and have S/PDIF - but they can sometimes be costly Can anyone recommend a nice and cheap one... like << $100 (If such a thing exists - and I know it wont be super audiophile at this price range) I can even settle for something as simple as having with one line level stereo in and S/PDIF out. I am literally looking for the simplest/cheapest solution to this problem. I don't want to have to buy an expensive A/D mixer or rack. Thanks |
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Re: Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
For that price, I would shop for an old DAT recorder. I paid $100 for a mint Tascam DA-20. Another option that includes 2 mic preamps is the ART Digital MPA.
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Re: Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
When i looked in to is a few years back the cheapest option i could find was the Samson C-Valve which has SPDIF, you can even chain two of them together to use both channels. I never got one so cannot comment on the quality.
Samson stuff can be ok or it can be pretty naff but as this price point there isn't a wealth of choice.
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Re: Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
Behringer had some type of rack unit called a SRC or something that would do this. A bud used to use it for the SPDIF inputs on his 002. Claimed it was transparent.
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/SRC2496.aspx
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Re: Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
I don't know if you're looking for preamps also, but these are some inexpensive combination preamps/digital outs:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/USBDualTube/ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DigitalMPA2/ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Mico/ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/207Digital/ |
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Re: Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
Thanks for the replies so far. there are some I might consider there, like behringer, or ART dual tube pre...
I wasn't necessarily looking for mic pre amps, but would be any harm either. I like the look of the samson too, but as it only has 1 input I think I'd spend the bit extra on the ART Dual tube pre... only thing is they're all > $100 - so I guess it's unrealistic to find one for around the 100 mark, other than second hand or old equipment. Anyway, if anyone else has some suggestions, please let me know. Owen |
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Re: Recommend a cheap audio A/D converter with s/pdif out
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http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FireStuMobile I see these on line as B stock far cheaper. All 3 of my D8s were B stock from unique_squared that came with full factory warranty's. No problems with any of them. The XMAX Pres are not bad at all. Pretty sure this will also work as a interface with PT9 via Presonuses Universal Control software. While I like shiny new stuff I'm not afraid of used stuff in the slightest. Especially for peripherals.
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