DIGI 002r- ADAT outs for main DA monitoring....

[Bhennies]

hi everyone....I was thinking of buying a benchmark DA for monitoring and then changed my mind ($$$$$) so here goes.

Basically, I use a Nuendo RME 8 i/o AD/DA converter for all my audio in (through ADAT into the 002). I currently use the Digi 002 for monitoring, even though I know I should be using the RME if possible.

What is the cheapest and easiest way to get my setup geared towards using line out 1 & 2 from the RME for monitoring (ADAT out of the 002r)? As my primary monitors are powered, I need some way of controlling the volume I suppose, not much unlike the DIGI 002 volume and heaphone controls- thoughts? I have two sets of monitors although I guess that if it makes it too difficult I can only route one set throught the RME and leave my NS10's on the DIGI's output.

Also, as I like an organized and simplified workspace, is there a way to change the "default" output of the main mix to ADAT out 1 & 2 (digi 002 9-10) in Pro Tools? Like where I can open a new session and the 002 DA converters are already bypassed and my audio comes through the RME?

As I stated before, I don't want to spend much money, and I think that the DA of the RME (which essentially is only used for effects sends occasionally) should take over as my main monitor DA.

Any input is MUCH appreciated. Thanks!!!!!!

[where02190]

The Samsom C-control at $99 is a great control room mixer. Routing for several inputs and outputs, very transparant.

[auxsend1]

I use that Samson unit, and it's great. Doesn't color the sound that I can tell, although I'm sure it must a little, and it has tons of features. It will even let you hook up 2 sets of monitors and level match them so you can switch back and forth.

And yes, you can set up your I/O settings just how you like them w/ the RME's first 2 channels as your main 1-2 output and then save it. Then you can import those setting to any session you get from someone else.

[Bhennies]

I use that Samson unit, and it's great. Doesn't color the sound that I can tell, although I'm sure it must a little, and it has tons of features. It will even let you hook up 2 sets of monitors and level match them so you can switch back and forth.

And yes, you can set up your I/O settings just how you like them w/ the RME's first 2 channels as your main 1-2 output and then save it. Then you can import those setting to any session you get from someone else.

cool. thanks guys!

how do you save settings like i/o's and what not. I'm a teach yourself pro tools guy, so I don't even know basic things like that (even though I consider myself intermediate to advanced engineer). thanks

[where02190]

Download and read the free pdf manual from digi.