Hi there X
I've been using
the MOTU 2408 system for some time now and it is a complete breeze. The set-up wizard that it runs you through is second only to having someone sat there next to you! The unit is a little loud on mains hum, but I've isolated it. It's a real lock-and-load, once you've set your input paths up, you rarely need to go back to it again.
The software supplied (Audiodesk & Digital Performer) is superb, and astounding value for money. The mastering rack alone would have made me choose the core system.
I set the G4 up on the monday (having never used macs before!!) and by the wednesday evening I had pretty muched finished mastering a 14 track album.
The ADAT and
DA88 inputs are superb, and the sample accurate clocking and stand-alone rate conversion make this system a real force to be reckoned with. I'd strongly looked at the Digi001 system and Cubase with a Korg 1212 card, but for just a litle more, the MOTU just seemed to have a universe more to it. the fact that you can chain 3 of tehm to the one (supplied) PCI card makes for an exceptionally flexible system, and they don't all have to be the same unit! I want some more analog ins and outs, so all i do is plug
a 24i into another audiowire slot on the pci, run the set-up wizard, and i'm off running again.
mail me for more queries as i could talk about this system all night.
hope you find the right solution.
paul d
