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--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Chada, Jaish" <jaish.chada@r...> wrote:
> HI Sorry, for the OT, but I need to buy a hard disk recording solution. I am
> leaning towards the MOTU 24i and 1224 (or 2408)  because I have lots of
> analog outputs from my synths that I want to record in realtime to my
> computer. Or does anyone have other suggestions for lots of analog inputs to
> be fed into a hard disk recording system or Macintosh G4?
> 

A good source of information would be the DAW-Mac list:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/daw-mac

This is a large (1100+ subscribers) list of audio pro's with a variety 
of Mac based DAW solutions. 


> Originally I was set on a DSP factory, but there's not enough analog inputs.
> Or do I have to spend crazy money on a digital mixing board?

I think you need to more clearly identify your requirements. For 
example: do you really need an Audio Inteface with a kerjillion 
simultaneous inputs (like the MOTU) or would you be better served by 
using a outboard mixer - such as a Mackie or Behringer - in combination 
with a less costly 2-In/-2-Out digital audio card and premixing from 
your subgroups.

Also, you make no mention of what audio software you use (or plan to 
use?) - Logic, Cubase, Performer, Deck, ProTools Free, etc.? There are 
many support forums for those applications - if you haven't already you 
should check in with those mailing lists/forums to see what popular 
hardware solutions work well in combination with each. 


> 
> Also, I was wondering if anyone knew about a MOTU 2496 model? I have heard
> about them, but there's nothing on their website (just a MOTU 1296) and I
> haven't had a response from their sale department.

...


> 
> Lots of questions, so maybe you can reply with examples of setups, perhaps
> even the way that YOU have set up all your synths for recording. Any help or
> advice is appreciated.


Mac G3, Echo Gina, Mackie 1202, Logic Audio Gold. I use the Mackie for 
all monitoring (recording and playback) and use the Aux sends to the 
Gina card for recording tracks down to Logic. Simple and easy - 
sometimes I forget to flip the monitor switch but that's as tough as it 
gets ;-)


> 
> Please email me off list to avoid others getting upset with OT, unless you
> have something to say that other AN!x users might be interested, in this
> subject.
> 
> Thanks!
> -Jaish

regards,

Jon