Recent content by Mattman84

Oh, and as a side note, music123.com still has a sale going on from St. Patrick's day. Most of their stuff gets $15 off a $100 purchase, $50 off $250, and $100 off $500. MOTU's included in that, so if you put an 8pre or other MOTU interface in your cart it'll instantly be $100 less. $450 for an...

I just read this on MOTU's website: When the 8pre operates as an optical expander, CueMix is hard-wired to route each analog input to its corresponding optical output channel (analog in 1 to optical out 1, analog in 2 to optical out 2, and so on). Does this mean that my plan would not work? If...

How about just a regular 2408? Do you know about it? I can't seem to find much info on it, but this Ebay auction looks like it'll go cheap: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250226674739&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015 I can't tell if it's got ADAT on it, but that's what...

I saw this question asked in another thread, but it was never really answered, so here we go... I'd like to expand the output options of an 8pre by using the ADAT outputs. I doubt there is, but is there a unit that basically takes ADAT in and routes that to analog outs? The reason I'm asking...

Thanks for all the replies. Pipeline, it could very well be that I stick with Sonar. I'm just always open to trying new things. I like learning new software so I can be as versatile as possible. I'll probably try out some demos. If I'm not feeling anything else, then I'll definitely stick with...

I just ordered a new iMac yesterday after my PC died. The only thing I haven't worked out yet with the conversion is which recording software to use. I'm coming from Sonar 5 Producer and felt very comfortable with it. I'm totally up for learning new software, especially if it's more robust...

Is it still for sale?

I think a headphone amp could work actually. I've got the Behringer HA4700 amp http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-HA4700-Powerplay-Pro-Headphone-Amp?sku=240107 It can accept a stereo in, or you can split it for two mono in's. So if you send the first firepod mono into the left...

For the record, I really appreciate your updates about the 8Pre. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one. I've been trying to decide between it and a cheaper Firepod ($350 demo). I'll probably end up with the 8Pre, but I'm just hanging back until more info is widely available. Anyway, your...

By the way, if you want the 8pre for $10 less, this just went up on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/MOTU-8-PRE-8PRE-FIREWIRE-AUDIO-INTERFACE-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ200037048072QQihZ010QQcategoryZ41784QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200037048072

Yeah, I like that as well. My main reasons for considering the Firepod over the 8pre are: 1. I like that the Firepod has more outputs. I'm going to be running a Behringer HA4700 headphone amp with my interface. If I used the Firepod, I would run the individual outputs of it into my Mackie...

They're shipping... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/8pre/ I too am in the same dilemma. I've been trying to decide between a Firepod and an 8pre but no one seems to have a review of the 8pre. I have no idea what to do...so I guess I'm just waiting until someone finally gives a solid review.

Okay, I've still not sprung for a Firepod yet. I just missed out on Sweetwater's demo units going for $350. They said they'd call me if they get more. In the meantime, I've learned about the MOTU 8pre, and I must say I'm intrigued. Is there anyone that can give me a practical comparison between...

So I've been eyeing a Firepod for a while now and I was very close to making the purchase...then I saw this post and started researching the 8pre...now I'm not entirely sure what to do. Do I sacrifice the extra output options for the (apparently) better quality of the MOTU? (I don't currently...

Yes it is possible. The process is referred to as "daisy chaining". Just connect the 2nd Firepod to the first through a firewire cable.