Hey there Protools people
My friend and I are taking the big step into the world of Protools HD2. We've been using a Boss BR1600CD for 3 years but have no experience using computer software or the hardware etc that is required.
The equipment and specifications that I mention are from the information provided by the dealer.
Having got some professional advice we would also like to hear the opinions of Protools HD users concerning ad/da converters.
We have been told that the Pro Tools ad/da converters are 'average' and that the SSL Alphalink madi ax 24 Channel 24/96 are much better. However, the SSL is a lot more expensive and we dont need 24 channels immediately. We could work with one Protools 8 channel converter and then buy a second or third one if/when we need to have 16 or 24 channels. Having said this, we will spend the $ on SSL if it is going to be better quality.
By the way the Mac set up we have been recommended consists of:
Two 2.66Ghz dual core intel Xeon / 4 Gig Ram / 2 x Super Drive 1 x 250 and 1 x 750 gig HD / 30" Cinema Display / 23" Cinema Display Airport extreme and Bluetooth. Computer Apple protection plan.
There are big $$ to invest so we want to make an informed decision. We dont want to take shortcuts with the set up and find we have made problems for ourselves as we learn and grow into the system.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can offer advice on the converters ~ or has a comment about the computer components.
My friend and I are taking the big step into the world of Protools HD2. We've been using a Boss BR1600CD for 3 years but have no experience using computer software or the hardware etc that is required.
The equipment and specifications that I mention are from the information provided by the dealer.
Having got some professional advice we would also like to hear the opinions of Protools HD users concerning ad/da converters.
We have been told that the Pro Tools ad/da converters are 'average' and that the SSL Alphalink madi ax 24 Channel 24/96 are much better. However, the SSL is a lot more expensive and we dont need 24 channels immediately. We could work with one Protools 8 channel converter and then buy a second or third one if/when we need to have 16 or 24 channels. Having said this, we will spend the $ on SSL if it is going to be better quality.
By the way the Mac set up we have been recommended consists of:
Two 2.66Ghz dual core intel Xeon / 4 Gig Ram / 2 x Super Drive 1 x 250 and 1 x 750 gig HD / 30" Cinema Display / 23" Cinema Display Airport extreme and Bluetooth. Computer Apple protection plan.
There are big $$ to invest so we want to make an informed decision. We dont want to take shortcuts with the set up and find we have made problems for ourselves as we learn and grow into the system.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can offer advice on the converters ~ or has a comment about the computer components.