Not sure if I'm thinking about this correctly, any input appreciated on these questions. Would the motu 828 mkII handle this situation better b/c of the routing software it comes with?
1. I have a 2 channel compressor, it is my understanding that through the software I can route any recorded channel to any of the eight outputs. My question is specifically in regard to effects in post production, for instance I could send two recorded channels to two different outputs into the compressor and bring them back in via the line inputs on the front of the unit? Are the line inputs on the front of the unit balanced as are the outputs?
2. My compressor can be linked so it operates in stereo. Is there a way to send a stereo mix out of two outputs (after mixing a track down to one .wav file for instance) into the compressor and bring it back in stereo in order to somewhat "master" the track? If not could this be accomplished by taking the main L and R monitor outs into the compressor and recording it back into the firepod? Is there a way to record in stereo onto one track (like stereo inputs on a mixer)?
3. I'm also assuming that if the line inputs on the front are balanced I can add higher end preamps later on in time and the firepod preamps would be bypassed? How are the preamps on the unit? Would hooking up a DMP3 be a step up, or would I have to go to something like a RNP or better? The general consensus I've seen on the board seems to say save up for a pre in the $600 and up range.
I know these are long and involved questions but I'm trying to cover all my bases before spending the cash. Any help is much appreciated, Thanks!
-Eric
1. I have a 2 channel compressor, it is my understanding that through the software I can route any recorded channel to any of the eight outputs. My question is specifically in regard to effects in post production, for instance I could send two recorded channels to two different outputs into the compressor and bring them back in via the line inputs on the front of the unit? Are the line inputs on the front of the unit balanced as are the outputs?
2. My compressor can be linked so it operates in stereo. Is there a way to send a stereo mix out of two outputs (after mixing a track down to one .wav file for instance) into the compressor and bring it back in stereo in order to somewhat "master" the track? If not could this be accomplished by taking the main L and R monitor outs into the compressor and recording it back into the firepod? Is there a way to record in stereo onto one track (like stereo inputs on a mixer)?
3. I'm also assuming that if the line inputs on the front are balanced I can add higher end preamps later on in time and the firepod preamps would be bypassed? How are the preamps on the unit? Would hooking up a DMP3 be a step up, or would I have to go to something like a RNP or better? The general consensus I've seen on the board seems to say save up for a pre in the $600 and up range.
I know these are long and involved questions but I'm trying to cover all my bases before spending the cash. Any help is much appreciated, Thanks!
-Eric