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Old 10-18-2021, 09:35 AM
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Default Mackie mixer before DIGI002 inputs?

This is probably a dumb question but trying to utilize the gear that I have. Would the sound quality improve at all if I put my mic into a small Mackie mixer before going into the DIGI002 inputs?


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Old 10-18-2021, 09:47 AM
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This is probably a dumb question but trying to utilize the gear that I have. Would the sound quality improve at all if I put my mic into a small Mackie mixer before going into the DIGI002 inputs?


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No. 002 preamps are better than Mackie preamps, but even so, they are nothing to brag about. If you want to improve your sound quality, buy something that costs more than a thousand for two channels. Then opinions do vary.
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Old 10-18-2021, 09:56 AM
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Really, Mackie are less than the 002? Would have never known, thank you for your knowledge.
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Really, Mackie are less than the 002? Would have never known, thank you for your knowledge.
Unless you have a really big Mackie console that is. Just assuming it is the normal small Mackie you are talking about.

002 preamps are actually decent. They are "clean" so if you want preamp that colors the sound you need to get one (or pair) of those.
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Old 10-18-2021, 10:30 AM
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Do you feel SPDIF inputs are good enough on 002, I'm using a Kemper at this point and trying to figure out of my guitar tracks would improve with a different IO.
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Digital is digital, it is always "perfect" so long as you get clocking problems due to too long or too low quality cables.
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