Bought a new console!

[Downside Studio]

Hi there, i've been a while away from this site...busy busy busy..

and today we bought our new studio console whoepie!



96 motorized faders, totall recall. build in tft etc etc

4 years ago we were a homerecording studio, now we can buy a home if we sell that console haha

[Blue Bear Sound]

Very nice -- congratulations!

I've also purchased a new console... although it wouldn't buy me a house - it would buy a car!

[vestast]

Originally Posted by Blue Bear Sound

Very nice -- congratulations!

I've also purchased a new console... although it wouldn't buy me a house - it would buy a car!

Bruce ! You bought it ? Is it installed ? What time should I be over tomorrow night ?

And Downside - Awesome console !

[Michael Jones]

Bruce!
You got the baby oxford!
Awesome.
Give us an update after you've ran it through all of its paces.

[Blue Bear Sound]

Haven't received it yet - delivery is expected by the end of the month.... it's quite exciting!

Dave - I'll let you know when it's up and running if you want to check it out!

Michael - will do!!

[Rod Gervais]

Those are both some beautiful boards.......

Congrats to you 2..........

Rod

[mixsit]

Downside, what is that beauty?

Bruce, I thought you were diehard analog mixing. Did you turn around?
Wayne

[Downside Studio]

It from a dutch company, called D&R Octagon

[Blue Bear Sound]

Originally Posted by mixsit

Bruce, I thought you were diehard analog mixing. Did you turn around?

Well yes and no -- IMO mixing in-the-box is not quite the same as mixing with an external digital mixer. The summing algorithms between, say Cubase SX (what I use), and the console are going to be inherently different.

But I needed a way to switch between projects quickly (ie, presets/auto-config) - and also the Sony is an outstanding console - high-quality pres, and excellent sound, so I'm quite certain I'll find it to be a significant upgrade.

I did look into a large format analog console (a Hill 800), but backed-out -- I couldn't justify the on-going maintenance for an older analog board in favour of the flexibility and options this new Sony will provide.

I've also talked to a number of people using this board and it gets accolades all around for sound quality and interface. Hell, Skywalker Sound uses 'em!

This is going to be the best Christmas ever!!!

[Blue Bear Sound]

Downside.... when I was still deciding between going analog or digital, I was looking into those D&R boards too... they certainly seem to have a good rep! Another analog option was an Audient...

Upgrades are fun, no? (except when the bill comes in!)

[mixsit]

Originally Posted by Blue Bear Sound

Well yes and no -- IMO mixing in-the-box is not quite the same as mixing with an external digital mixer. The summing algorithms between, say Cubase SX (what I use), and the console are going to be inherently different.

But I needed a way to switch between projects quickly (ie, presets/auto-config) - and also the Sony is an outstanding console - high-quality pres, and excellent sound, so I'm quite certain I'll find it to be a significant upgrade.

I did look into a large format analog console (a Hill 800), but backed-out -- I couldn't justify the on-going maintenance for an older analog board in favour of the flexibility and options this new Sony will provide.

I've also talked to a number of people using this board and it gets accolades all around for sound quality and interface. Hell, Skywalker Sound uses 'em!

This is going to be the best Christmas ever!!!

Very cool. Have you considered whether you'll still want to go back out' for analog processing?
Wayne

[frederic]

Having had the pleasure of using the R100 twice now, I have to tell you Bruce you are not going to be disappointed.

if I were in the market for a medium-format digital console, it would be my first choice.

[Blue Bear Sound]

Originally Posted by mixsit

Very cool. Have you considered whether you'll still want to go back out' for analog processing?
Wayne

Actually - yes - I was thinking about that -- may opt for one of those high-end analog summing units at some point.

[Blue Bear Sound]

Originally Posted by frederic

Having had the pleasure of using the R100 twice now, I have to tell you Bruce you are not going to be disappointed.

if I were in the market for a medium-format digital console, it would be my first choice.

Coming from you that's great to hear, Frederick - I value your opinion.... thanks!

[frederic]

Originally Posted by Blue Bear Sound

Coming from you that's great to hear, Frederick - I value your opinion.... thanks!

Well, I'm very flattered, thank you.

Just don't smoke or drink near it

[frederic]

BTW, you're not going to be recording at 96K *and* using ADAT/TDIF interfaces, right?

That's the only known "issue".that I know of...

[Blue Bear Sound]

Originally Posted by frederic

Just don't smoke or drink near it

Hell, for the first little while no one will be able to BREATHE near it!!!

Originally Posted by frederic

BTW, you're not going to be recording at 96K *and* using ADAT/TDIF interfaces, right?

No - no change for me as far as that goes -- 44.1 or 48Khz @ 24-bit is PLENTY high-fidelity, IMO!

[frederic]

I agree with you, just wanted to make sure you know about the only issue... 96K isn't standardized yet as far as "how" to do it with tdif and adat, thus the incompatibility issue at this point in time.

But, since you're not doing that particular combination, its all good.

BTW, as your friend, I offer that you have the unit shipped here. I'll fully configure it, and thoroughly test the unit for you, for say, six months. This way when it arrives at your location, its 100% functional and every port, connector, knob is fully tested.

:-D

[Downside Studio]

hehe, why did like ten people offer that to me!...but I need about that amount of people to get it in the studio (400KG), but suddenly nobody is available haha

[notbradsohner]

hey downside, Ill help you move yours, if you help me move mine.

[Giganova]

Congrats to your boards, Down & Bruce! Looks -- and will sound -- awesome!!

[darnold]

Damn, you and Xstatic both just got big board D&Rs.

Im just waiting for my turn.

I dont think im getting anything for christmas but more bills .

danny

[d(-_-)b-Phones]

I just bought a Amek TAC Magnum, 36 channel. and when I contacted amek about the patchbay cables I was told that I was 1 of 50 people in the U.S. to be noted as owning one. I feel blessed, then I found out that in Eurpoe the things are everywhere. well everywhere decent.

[Downside Studio]

Got it a couple of days ago...will post more pictures as we are rebuilding the studio around the new console!

[xstatic]

Thats a beautiful thing there Downside. I just bought a big D&R Merlin a few weeks ago and am loving it. My second D&R console now BTW, you won't be missing any Avalon's once you hear your Octagon

I was fortunate enough to get 10 people to help me move my Merlin and it was still a pain