jimmys69
MOODerator
I think it time to upgrade from my Tascam US1800. Looking at Steinberg UR824. Actually, two of them, to get track count up to 16. You can run a second one, as a standalone, using it's ADAT output.
Looking for any advice/input on the UR824, or any other USB interface.
My issue with the UR824, is the fact that is does not have true line level inputs (they run through the preamp, which I believe the lowest level is +16db gain) . It does have a pad, and the preamps are said to be clean enough to use for line input. I have a Vintech x73i, and some lower end ART preamps.
The main reason for my interest in the 824, is it's direct functionality with Cubase. DSP effects (direct monitoring), are supposed to run from within Cubase. Only 8 channels, and I need at least 16. Now, not having any clue as to the workings of ADAT (The 824 has two ADAT in/out and word clock), would I be better off just getting one 824, and something else, with line inputs, and ADAT output? I'm not so sure that the ART preamps are really worth using, but I would definitely like a clean input for the Vintech, or any other preamp upgrade that I purchase.
I don't wish to spend $2,000+ on a D/A converter just yet, but do have around $1500 to play with. The UR824 is going for $600 now.
Any advice, would be greatly appreciated.
Jimmy
Looking for any advice/input on the UR824, or any other USB interface.
My issue with the UR824, is the fact that is does not have true line level inputs (they run through the preamp, which I believe the lowest level is +16db gain) . It does have a pad, and the preamps are said to be clean enough to use for line input. I have a Vintech x73i, and some lower end ART preamps.
The main reason for my interest in the 824, is it's direct functionality with Cubase. DSP effects (direct monitoring), are supposed to run from within Cubase. Only 8 channels, and I need at least 16. Now, not having any clue as to the workings of ADAT (The 824 has two ADAT in/out and word clock), would I be better off just getting one 824, and something else, with line inputs, and ADAT output? I'm not so sure that the ART preamps are really worth using, but I would definitely like a clean input for the Vintech, or any other preamp upgrade that I purchase.
I don't wish to spend $2,000+ on a D/A converter just yet, but do have around $1500 to play with. The UR824 is going for $600 now.
Any advice, would be greatly appreciated.
Jimmy