I'm doing some recording projects for friends and have been using an Onyx 1220. Sound quality is acceptable, and I like Tracktion, but as an audiophile I feel like I can always do better .
The mixer aspect I can give up, so I wonder if a smaller more-expensive box without a bunch of knobs and sliders may sound better and contain better parts. I also need an extra 2 mic pres.
Anyone compare a 400F or 1200F with a 1220+FW? Think its worth the upgrade? I know they have some better ADs, but I'm curious if the mic pres are also improved. I guess my options would be:
1) Keep the 1220, blow $$$ on 2x sweet tube mic pres.
2) Swap for a 400F, blow $$$ on 2x sweet tube mic pres.
3) Get a Mackie 1200F, and pass on tube mic pres.
4) Keep the 1220, dump my firewire card on ebay, buy a 400F.
5) None of the above.
Help me decide!
The mixer aspect I can give up, so I wonder if a smaller more-expensive box without a bunch of knobs and sliders may sound better and contain better parts. I also need an extra 2 mic pres.
Anyone compare a 400F or 1200F with a 1220+FW? Think its worth the upgrade? I know they have some better ADs, but I'm curious if the mic pres are also improved. I guess my options would be:
1) Keep the 1220, blow $$$ on 2x sweet tube mic pres.
2) Swap for a 400F, blow $$$ on 2x sweet tube mic pres.
3) Get a Mackie 1200F, and pass on tube mic pres.
4) Keep the 1220, dump my firewire card on ebay, buy a 400F.
5) None of the above.
Help me decide!
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