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QUESTION: Which MOTU Interface Is Right For Me????
OK, I have made the decision to go with MOTU's Digital Performer software for my home-studio upgrade. I have bought a Macintosh G4 1.25gHz dual-processor computer to build my software-based system around. But one thing that has me confused is which MOTU computer interface is right for me? I have narrowed the field down to these three: MOTU 828 MkII MOTU 2048 MkIII MOTU 896HD I have looked at the MOTU website, and when you read the description of each of these items, it sounds like they ALL would be fine, but there must be some "big" difference that I'm missing; otherwise, why offer these three different models? What do I need to educate myself on in order to choose what's best for me? Latency-free monitoring is a BIG deal with me, so the 896HD, which touts basically zero latency, is what I'm leaning towards...but I want to hear from the rest of you nice folks. I guess what I'm asking is this: Which MOTU interface do you prefer, and why do you prefer it? I plan to record track-by-track, and NOT a full band at once, but I would like to have that capability at some point. The most inputs I need at one time RIGHT NOW are just enough to record a fully-mic'ed drum set...but of course, I do want the most inputs I can get for the money! :-) Thanks in advance........................................... .............. |
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I use the 2408 MKII - the MKIII of the same bread uses the same PCI card
as the 2048 (99% sure). The others, as understand it use firewire connections. Firewire is fine and you can use it with laptops but if you are using a tower, who cares. The cost of those is much higher then pci card versions. Pst that, I think you have to look at specs to see if they will make the sound you are after, then listen. My 2408 MKII is not the smoothest sounding conversion. The high end tends to sound thin and tinny. I have 2 alesis AI-3's that sound better to me. All truth be told, I wouldn't like anything 100% unless it was put to tape so I might be a little too critical. HWBossHoss wrote: MOTU 828 MkII MOTU 2048 MkIII MOTU 896HD I have looked at the MOTU website, and when you read the description of each of these items, it sounds like they ALL would be fine, but there must be some "big" difference that I'm missing; otherwise, why offer these three different models? What do I need to educate myself on in order to choose what's best for me? Latency-free monitoring is a BIG deal with me, so the 896HD, which touts basically zero latency, is what I'm leaning towards...but I want to hear from the rest of you nice folks. I guess what I'm asking is this: Which MOTU interface do you prefer, and why do you prefer it? I plan to record track-by-track, and NOT a full band at once, but I would like to have that capability at some point. The most inputs I need at one time RIGHT NOW are just enough to record a fully-mic'ed drum set...but of course, I do want the most inputs I can get for the money! :-) Thanks in advance........................................... .............. |
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I use a Mk III, had a mk II there is a dif between the crads
specifically the DSP, However, for your setup if you need no more than 8 mics at a time the 896 is the way to go, if more, grab a 2408 Mk III and buy a couple of those outobard 8ch Mic Pres with ADAT optical outputs. IThat is how I have done my setup so i can record at least 20 trks at a time in the studio. Bryan Giles On 2004-06-13 12:35:33 -0400, Danny Taddei said: I use the 2408 MKII - the MKIII of the same bread uses the same PCI card as the 2048 (99% sure). The others, as understand it use firewire connections. Firewire is fine and you can use it with laptops but if you are using a tower, who cares. The cost of those is much higher then pci card versions. Pst that, I think you have to look at specs to see if they will make the sound you are after, then listen. My 2408 MKII is not the smoothest sounding conversion. The high end tends to sound thin and tinny. I have 2 alesis AI-3's that sound better to me. All truth be told, I wouldn't like anything 100% unless it was put to tape so I might be a little too critical. HWBossHoss wrote: MOTU 828 MkII MOTU 2048 MkIII MOTU 896HD I have looked at the MOTU website, and when you read the description of each of these items, it sounds like they ALL would be fine, but there must be some "big" difference that I'm missing; otherwise, why offer these three different models? What do I need to educate myself on in order to choose what's best for me? Latency-free monitoring is a BIG deal with me, so the 896HD, which touts basically zero latency, is what I'm leaning towards...but I want to hear from the rest of you nice folks. I guess what I'm asking is this: Which MOTU interface do you prefer, and why do you prefer it? I plan to record track-by-track, and NOT a full band at once, but I would like to have that capability at some point. The most inputs I need at one time RIGHT NOW are just enough to record a fully-mic'ed drum set...but of course, I do want the most inputs I can get for the money! :-) Thanks in advance........................................... .............. |
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sound quality-wise, the 896hd is a very good converter setup. the
other ones are good setups. |
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I guess what I'm asking is this: Which MOTU interface do you prefer, and why do you prefer it? I have the 896 (not the new HD version) and it's great for me because i work mainly with live bands and live musicians so the 8 clean hybrid neutrik connectors on the back are a must. The firewire system is ridiculously easy to setup. I can swap it back and forth between my drummers system and my system without a hitch, and i plan on picking up a second one soon so that i can increase my capabilities up to 16 tracks. I've used it with a wide range of mics and instruments and the inputs are clean and natural. The 8 ouputs just above the 8 inputs create deadly possibilities for send-return chains for sending signals to outboard units (tube comps, tape delays, etc) and back in through the inputs. I plan to record track-by-track, and NOT a full band at once, but I would like to have that capability at some point. The most inputs I need at one time RIGHT NOW are just enough to record a fully-mic'ed drum set...but of course, I do want the most inputs I can get for the money! :-) do the 896 up bud. Really clean, solid package. Roach |
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