D-003 Never Equaled!
 

Well it's soon coming to an end for my 003 console.(sad) Software driver & Firewire400 at an end. Waiting for the new MBP-16 in the fall. I've had it for 12+ years now. It was an update from my 002.

Not one single interface has > EVER EQUALED IT! Did I mention [Period!] loud enough?

I'm not going to go into the converter equality, etc. The reason for the post, is to showcase what it does.
- Up to 16 I/O. With 4 built in Mic pre's or 8x Line Input, plus ADAT
- 8 touch faders, banks or nudge-able. (full PT's 1024 resolution)
- FULL remote transport control.
- A scribble strip at the top that you can see without leaning over it.
- Two independent Cue amps, with volume controls.
- Two independent output monitor options with volume control.
- Additional balanced stereo input option.
- Mono/Stereo Monitoring switch.
- Extensive, automation & modifiers control buttons.
- LED metering.
- Multi configurable Pan-Pot knob.
- MIDI / SPDIF and Ext BNC Word Clock.
- Not all black, so that you can't see anything in a dark room.
- Can be carried under your arm.
- Doesn't look like it came from a video post suite.
- Was ~ $2,800. cdn.

Yes of course I know that Avid has updated interfaces. It would take an [Artist Mix] and after that they've got nothing! No internal Mic/line pre's no monitoring/cue options.

So I'm hoping that Avid has a strong look at a possible 004 in their future. I can't be the only one looking for an "ALL IN" interface. [Carbon] is still less than half of what the 003 Console could do.

Wishing.
http://duc.avid.com/attachment.php?a...1&d=1621700509

Re: D-003 Never Equaled!
 

I don't think there is going to be another integrated interface/surface in the near future. New control surfaces are available but interfaces are pro level or 3rd party

Re: D-003 Never Equaled!
 

I agree totally that the Digi003 was a great product in it's day, as was Digi002. (I had a Digi001 w/a 24/8 analog mixer myself :cool:).

And some would find it very useful still today, but I feel the need to remind people that technology has come a long way since then, so sound-quality wise, it's not something I would recommend. Todays interfaces sound so much better.
But if someone made a reasonably priced 004, it would be great!

Re: D-003 Never Equaled!
 

Ah yes, the 004(something I have suggested to several Avid folks:o). Anyway, an Avid S1 and Focusrite 1820, or Presonus Studio 1824C hits the price point nicely. Add an iPad and you beat the 003 at its own game:D