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What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
Many years ago I bought a used DA7 and never used it. I am now setting up a new studio. I will be using Sonar for tracking.
I am wondering if I should try to use the DA7 in the studio? I plan to use a touchscreen for Sonar. So, I could either use the DA7 with one touchscreen, or Sonar only with one or perhaps two touchscreens.
Anyone with experience with the DA7? Thoughts?
Thanks very much.
Clay
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/13 23:40:41
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I don't think you'll have much use for it. You should probably give it to me. :)
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lahatte
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/13 23:43:32
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Interesting idea. What would you do with it?
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/13 23:59:24
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Welp, if I remember right, lots of people raved about the quality of the converters and the onboard dynamics. I would try it out as the main interface and see if all those reviews were true. Can't remember, can you use it as a control surface?
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 00:08:46
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I piddled with trying to interface it with Sonar a few years ago. I never got very far, but I don't think I worked at it long after trying the basic stuff. But if I have a touchscreen, maybe that would do as a control surface. Not sure. I got that idea from this video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3D6js9Pzqs
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 00:21:51
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By the way, the attached is a mock up of an idea for the control room space. 
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 01:18:22
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Wow! That's going to be awesome! I'm jealous! lol...
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 02:30:35
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We'll see. It could be a while before I can get going on the actual studio.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 06:10:12
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Well best of luck with it. I hope it turns out as cool as the picture. And remember, if you need to get rid of that DA7, I'll take it off your hands. :)
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 10:08:51
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 14:48:32
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Thanks Cactus.
This DA7 has 2 ADAT cards installed. I think I may be able to use the DA7 for mic input, and as you say, headphone mixing, though I will have to learn how to do that with the DA7. But hey, I really have nothing else for it, so, there ya go. :)
I also wonder how I might use patch bays, and if they could be useful.
The experienced input here is really helpful. Please continue. :)
Thanks.
Clay
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 15:52:40
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 16:33:08
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Yea, patch bays are old, but it's funny I still see studios (in pictures), with DAWs, using patch bays for whatever reasons.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 18:03:49
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The DA-7 is a good digital board - I imagine the converters would still sound nice. And preamps. And the controls (tho I've never tried it w/ SONAR or PT or anything).
How are you getting sound into your computer/SONAR now - what interface? I would think it would be better than many low-cost solutions today. That is what I'd be most interested in - that and routing/subs and all the other solutions a board offers.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 18:04:48
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Clay. I have a DA7 also. Had it for like 10-12 years. I quite like the board.
I think the convertors sound great. But, then, I don't really have a comparison to judge by.
That said, I do just use it as pretty much a patch bay come to think of it.
I used to run stems thru it for mixdown via adat but haven't done that much anymore mostly because of the hassle of recalling mixes.
I recently got 16 faders to control 16 in Sonar which was pretty cool but haven't revisited that.
The wow factor has worn off I guess:)
I'm really not clear on what you are asking though??
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/14 19:28:43
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I am basically looking for thoughts and ideas on how to make use of the DA7, if at all. Right now my studio is out of commission due to a long remodel project on the house. It was only a project studio for me and my keyboard stuff, sound modules, effects, etc. See the attachment below. I used the MOTU hardware to get the source signals into the computer. Now I hope to put together an actual "recording studio" to some degree, where I can actually record performers. Thanks very much for the info. It's good to hear from people that have experience with the DA7 and how it has been used. 
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/26 16:45:30
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I still use my DA7 with X2. I love the converters plus I need all the ins. I use it for all my analog gear. Vocal & Drum mics, guitar & bass and to run my mixes out to Masterlink. I have several buddies who use them some in tandem.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/26 16:49:03
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BTW.... Clay that mock layout is sweet! What program did you use to do that?
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2013/09/26 18:00:20
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Hi. I used Home Designer Architect from Chief Architect. I'm doing a home remodel so I bought it for that. That isn't a polished mock up, but gives an idea of the look.
Thanks.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/01/20 19:09:19
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So did you ever decide to use the DA7? My screen went out on my so I may try and find a new board and use them in tandem.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/01/20 19:14:40
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Hi. I think I may use it for mic inputs into a DAW. If I can ever get my house finished, I might be able to start thinking more about studio stuff.
Clay
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/02/19 00:13:21
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☄ Helpfulby Five0SixBand 2014/07/05 20:45:18
Clay --
I used a pair of DA-7s, linked in Tandem, for several years before moving to a different state (they remained in the studio I built for them). I used them with Samplitude. Liked them quite a bit. That said, it's a different workflow to work reaching over a console with a small display, compared to sitting comfortably with dual large-monitors. Of course, I really enjoyed having a variety of inputs always plugged in, able to monitor any sources (keyboards, CDs, guitars, digidrums, etc.) at a moment via ease of mutes and faders. Nice to be able to ride responsive faders during mixing. In my case I would record into Samplitude, mix through the DA7, and back into a master L-R of a 2nd instance of Samplitude. In some ways I really miss the workflow. In other ways, I don't miss the deskspace and have replaced the features in other ways. If I had one now, I'm sure I'd find a way to use it again.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/02/19 00:40:40
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Hi Craigster. Thanks for that info. Interesting.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/02/21 01:29:52
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When I first read your post, my thought was: "Donate it to a school."
But, the fact that you have ADAT cards changes everything.
If you are planning on working with any kind of band or ensemble, the performers will ask for headphone mixes, monitor mixes, a rough mix etc. I think your DA7 will be a great solution - more than just a patch bay.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/07/05 20:55:29
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@Craigster91 That is the one downside to these the space they take up but the convenience of having everything connected and monitored at my disposal the room for growth and the pres in these things makes them so well worth having. Just need to find Tandem cards and get rid of these tdif cards then I will be set.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/07/07 11:13:05
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Cactus Music
Also one of the best features of all digital desks is Recalling your entire set up for a session.
I have saved mixes for bands I was doing sound for and a year later it was as simple as recalling the mix. Monitors and efxs all ready to go, I would save the masking tape strip with the band names and instruments and stick it on the side panel.
Live festivals were great if a band returned the next day! I still have those patches saved.
In the studio this is good for switching between different tracking or possible mix downs sessions. Same drummer comes back a year later, you saved the whole thing. Of course more settings will be needed as things change, but it will be pretty darn close.
Patch bays are from the old days when we had lots of outboard gear,,, I'm not sure which shed or basement mine is in now. My mixer is really my patch bay. Yours would work even more so with its 6 aux and inserts.
Haha. I'm fond of using them for rack space fillers.  But I do have two Samson patchbays that I use.
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/07/08 00:46:01
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Re: What to do with my Panasonic/Ramsa WR-DA7?
2014/07/08 10:24:26
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Clay, I'd decide if you want/need the DA7.
If you want to make use of the preamps, processing, and physical knobs/faders... it'll be a great piece.
If you don't really need those things, it'll consume a fair bit of studio real-estate.
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