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Subject: To 01v, or not to 01v
Original Message Date: 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 11/23 27-Feb-02 @ 02:45 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
I still say O1v if you can afford it
Message 12/23 27-Feb-02 @ 03:45 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
What seems to be the budget digital desk standard (for dance music at least). 4 band parametric EQ's, usable FX and dynamics, more inputs/outputs out of the box with excellent routing options, and a relatively easy interface.
Option TM-D1000:
About 1/3 the price of the competition. Everything else falls short of the 01v. But with all of it's shortcomings will the TM-D1000 get the job done?
My main concern is buying a mixer, then finding out that I've outgrown it in a few months. I would hate to have to spend more time and money on upgrading again.
Thanks again, and by the way influx... yes I am kidding about the new wife. She's really cool and supportive of everything I do.
Message 13/23 27-Feb-02 @ 03:55 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 15/23 27-Feb-02 @ 04:19 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 17/23 27-Feb-02 @ 05:48 AM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 18/23 28-Feb-02 @ 03:19 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
Message 19/23 28-Feb-02 @ 08:58 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
'sides, tis nothing a good analog processor wouldnt kill. I run my mixes through a meek C2 and that takes care of that
Message 20/23 28-Feb-02 @ 09:17 PM - RE: To 01v, or not to 01v
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