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Re: [xl7] Re: Slotools

2003-04-17 by biz@groovetronica.com

>Well, I've used the AudioMedia III, the Digi001, the 888 and HD
>interfaces.  I typically record at 48KHz/24bit.  To my ears anyhow
>(ah, subjectivity), all sound better than, say, a MOTU 2408.  I've
>also compared to the Yamaha O2R and DM2000, and the

Yes - yamaha A/D/As aren't nice. Neither are the preamps. You can compare to
almost anything and be happier - the pre's on my 'live' Mackie sounded
better. I haven't tried the motu stuff.

>ProTools gear sounds better to me.  Granted, the analog audio
>always goes through high-end preamps (Neve, Focusrite, or
>Avalon) before getting to the A/D converter, so that helps, I guess.

mmm... high end preamps ...  mmmm.....

<drool, drool>

I suppose that might help _a bit_ :>

bIz

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