HD setup help

[RettRobinson]

Hello, I am currently running PT8 LE and am about to get to the point where I need more than the maximum 18 inputs on their own tracks. I think HD will be the best solution, my question is if I get the HD software, a pci card, and two 192s, will this give me 32 inputs. Is there anything I am missing? Thanks for the help in advance.
-Rett

[Lizardpoint]

Hi there,
I'm pretty sure that each 192 comes with 8 ins/outs as standard, so I think you'll need an additional A to D board in each one.
Hope this helps
Lizardpoint

[O.G. Killa]

two 192 IOs, both with an A/D expansion cards will give you 32 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs.

[BradLyons]

Is this studio recording or location/live? What micpres are you using at this point and do you currently have any additional converters other than what is in your LE rig?

[nst7]

Lizardpoint is exactly right. The standard 192 is 8 in 8 out (analog). You then have the choice with expansion cards to make it either 16 in/8 out, or 8 in/16 out. So, as he said, to get 32 in, you'll need 2 a/d expansion cards - 1 for each 192.

Woops, other people posted before me.

[nst7]

Brad brings up a good question - what are you doing where you need more than 18 inputs at one time?

[RettRobinson]

I am running two setups with basically the same gear, mobile/stationary. The pre amps would be presonus digimax, art pro DPS II, M audio something, and Behringer 4 channel DI. Also some mics have their own dedicated power supply, such as my NTK. BUT, I can get more pres no problem, I have been looking for a reason to get an Avalon and to test out the new Art Pro 8 channel tube with adat out. My need for the inputs would be dealing with large churches large bands, and choirs.

[BradLyons]

Okay so if I understand correctly, you need at least one remote system correct? Personally I have PTHD in my home studio with a 192I/O with the A/D card giving me 16x8 as others have stated, but live at my church I have a Venue DShow tied into the PTHD system which stays stationary. HOWEVER there are times I need to go on location to record and frankly, taking my HD system out live can be a pain in the butt to be perfectly honest. This is where I like to take an Alesis HD24 and some mic pres, the only problem is trying to monitor back is an issue---- BUT recording on location and moving the files into PTHD via the FIREPORT is simple to do, easy to move, and sounds great. Typically I'll go out with a rack of Focusrite ISA828's. If this is straight shot recording that's fine, if we're talking studio style recording but on location then well, you will need a way to monitor and control mixes to cans and such.

If you invest in a second HD system for just location recording frankly, you're spending a lot of money that (IMHO) is better spent on moving your mic-pres up to some pro stuff.