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Subject: To 01v, or not to 01v
Original Message 1/23 26-Feb-02 @ 02:52 AM - To 01v, or not to 01v
Having DJ'ed around for the best part of 7 years now, I've decided to try my hand at the production end of things. My studio consists simply of a Nord Lead 2, an EMU E-5000 sampler, and a Boss Dr. 660 drum machine. After running all of these through a Soundcraft Folio F1(14/2), I've found myself out of channels on the mixer. So, it appears it's about time to upgrade. After doing a little homework (thanks Dancetech), I'm not sure if I should stay in the analog domain with a Mackie 1604, or drain my bank account and get a Yamaha 01v. With all of the features offered by the 01v (4-band parametric EQ, effects, dynamics processor, etc.) it seems like an easy choice to make.
However, I am currently using a Delta 44 audio card in my computer, which doesn't have a digital capabilities. It appears most people using the 01v try to keep the signal digital. I'm sure all of the A/D-D/A conversions between my analog gear going through the 01v to cubase will play havoc with sound quality. Alternaly, the Mackie desk will give me more than enough inputs/outputs, plus avoid the need for all those A/D-D/A conversions, plus give me more headroom when recording.
Any advise on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. If there is anything else you need to know about my setup please ask away. Thanks for all your help,
Richard
Message 2/23 26-Feb-02 @ 05:36 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
dont sweat the ad/da thing. sure..its degradation, but SLIGHT!!!!
the stuff you can do with an O1v..jeez. dont forget the 2 onboard FX, recall of mixes (no more takin pictures of knobs )
etc
thing is..you mention draining your account...are you talkin new? 1604vlz pro is what..like $800?
If youre in the states and youre patient you could score an O1v for that amount, easy
Message 3/23 26-Feb-02 @ 07:28 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
-M-
Message 4/23 26-Feb-02 @ 07:29 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
sure, I sold it, but theyre out there
Message 5/23 26-Feb-02 @ 10:00 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Item # 1517061853" for sale on e-bay only at $1250 right now with no reserve and only 19 hours left! , Brett
Message 6/23 26-Feb-02 @ 10:02 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 7/23 27-Feb-02 @ 01:03 AM Edit: 17-Mar-02 | 12:40 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 8/23 27-Feb-02 @ 01:04 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 9/23 27-Feb-02 @ 01:32 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
I have checked the prices on ebay and the 01v's are going for $850ish while the TM-D1000's are about $350ish. On paper the mixers look about the same, with the 01v having better EQ's. Is that it, and is that worth $500? Surely there must be something I am missing.
Thanks again for your help, it's really appreciated.
- Richard
Message 10/23 27-Feb-02 @ 01:59 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
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