Rob[at]Sound-Rehab
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8 channel ADAT I/O
Hi!
I'm thinking about adding 8 more I/O channels via ADAT to my system for flexibility.
I came across the ART TubeOpto 8 but an 8 channel tube amp for this price (550 EUR) makes me wonder if that is serious gear??? However, some folks in this forum have already recommended 2 channel ART gear for being good value for less money ...
So, is anybody out there actually using an ART TubeOpto 8?
I also had a look at the Focusrite OctoPre MKII Dynamic and even the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56. I've spent considerable time contemplating over the various different options these pre-amps provide, but before I go out and order all 3 for a test and send 2 back, I hope to get some suggestions from you guys.
Your input is much appreciated.
Rob
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Jim Roseberry
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/17 10:43:26
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Hey Rob, The Focusrite will sound better than the ART unit. That said, you might want to wait a bit... as the ADA-8000 mkII will be released soon. Yes, it's Behringer unit...  The ADA-8000 was actually a very good piece for the cost (especially when it was released). If the mkII unit follows suit, it'll be great bang-for-the-buck. The Digimax FS is yet another option.
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/17 14:26:31
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If you have Lightpipe I/O on the computer covered you might want to look for a used Frontier Design Tango24.
Of the 8 channel converters I've tried I think the Tango24 is the best sounding reasonably priced device on the market.
The Behringer ADA-8000 is remarkably good for the money.
I did not like the ART TubeOpto at all.
The Focusrite stuff sounds really good, but is priced a bit higher than the other's.
I have three Tango24s, and will probably get one more before I make the leap to higher sampling frequencies. (Lightpipe is limited to 24 bits and 48 kHz.)
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eric_peterson
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/18 12:32:59
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I would stay clear of the m-Audio Octane units, even if they look like a good buy.
While they sound really great, they have a known design defect that the manufacturer won't, or can't, fix. For the first 20 minutes or so after power up they have a really annoying hum on the channels that have low impedance mics on them; it's nasty! It even cross-feeds into the channels that have higher impedance mics on them.
I have 32 channels of these and I have to let them warm up before I can hit "record" which is annoying.
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/18 13:59:27
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I'd like an Audient ASP008!
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/19 07:00:05
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SvenArne
I'd like an Audient ASP008!
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/21 11:05:02
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Jim Roseberry
Hey Rob,
The Focusrite will sound better than the ART unit.
That said, you might want to wait a bit... as the ADA-8000 mkII will be released soon.
Yes, it's Behringer unit...
The ADA-8000 was actually a very good piece for the cost (especially when it was released).
If the mkII unit follows suit, it'll be great bang-for-the-buck.
The Digimax FS is yet another option.
The new Behringer adat : http://www.soundonsound.c...lat.php?Number=1003447 I was talking to my local Focusrite rep... he did mentioned a new Scarlett coming soon, but he didn't say much.. :)
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/22 17:15:06
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I have an original ADA 8000. It has served me well.
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ChuckC
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2012/12/24 13:19:36
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I have a saffire pro 40, and a 2 channel Art (TPS II) which I have been happy with both. I am (hopefully) adding the ADA 8000 to give me 8 more channels for Christmas (if Santa is good to me). Though it occurred to me that I will need the cable to connect them which I did not specifically ask for... crap!
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Rob[at]Sound-Rehab
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2013/01/14 11:09:21
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FYI, i went for the Focusrite OctoPre MKII Dynamic as it provides optional compression and also 8 OUTs which come quite handy for routing options. Just got it racked up. Seems like a good unit, curious how it'll perform when used for tracking drums ...
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ChuckC
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Re:8 channel ADAT I/O
2013/01/14 18:15:06
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I really like the pres in my Saffire pro with are the same as those in the , plus you have the additional compression feature on that too. I would venture to say you will be quite happy with it.
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