So this is my situation...
I've currently got a great little project studio that covers my basic needs right now, but I want to upgrade and I've budgeted myself approximately 12 grand over the next 3 years. Here's what the setup looks like right now:
A Delta 1010, using an Maudio Octane and DMP3 for pres, along with an SMPro Pr8 that I don't use but want to do some mods to, an Beri HA4700 for headphones, a pair of RNC's, and Event TR6's for listening. I run it all on Cubase SX, using a Beri MCR2000 to help me avoid mousing everything... I have a great collection of mics, including the staples (4040, M179, SM's, D112, an MD421) along with some more particular choices (NTK, M201TG, e609s, pro37r, Mk012's). There's some obvious places for upgrade, like convertors and I/O capability, Monitors, and adding those 'Money' mics and pres.
I've done my research and kinda know what I want to upgrade to, but I want some suggestions from people who've used the gear I want to upgrade to, and here's that list:
I want to move to a Motu 2408 Mk3 system (utilizing the ADAT ins with the Octane). keeping the headphone mixer and monitors, I want to add a Presonus Central station along with a pair of Mackie HR824's. I also want to add an Alesis Masterlink (from my research it's arguably the best CD recorder out there!). I wanna get rid of the BCR and move to a MCU. I currently use plugins for most effects, but now I'd like to do more outboard so I'd like to get a Mangler and Rumour as well.
For mics I was looking at the Soundelux U195, as well as adding a staple or two (4050, 414, another NTK). The real question is whether I unload the NTK and/or 4040, grab a 4050 and search for a high value LDC rather than have a bunch of mid value and one upper-mid value LDC
The real place I'm having trouble is figuring out what I should do with preamps... I like the Octane, and I've enjoyed my DMP3(s), but the PR8 is a waste unless it's modded, and I've never really owned those 'expensive' preamps that most people say are important. Do I go with a couple different single channles like John Hardy, GR, Avalon, or do I go with a dual channel from GR, Avalon, Mindprint (DTC), or someone else? What about the lunchbox? I can get 2 or 4 channels of OSA/A Designs/Buzz/API for 1500-3000...
Oh and in case you're wondering, I'm not forgetting room treatment... i build my own furniture too, and I know that there'll be a bunch of extra needs that will pop up. I try to buy as much as I can used, unless that isn't prudent, and so my 12 grand will go a long way.
Also, in what order would you get this stuff in (assuming upgrades would occur approximately every 6 months-1 year with about 2-4 grand spent each upgrade).
Jacob
I've currently got a great little project studio that covers my basic needs right now, but I want to upgrade and I've budgeted myself approximately 12 grand over the next 3 years. Here's what the setup looks like right now:
A Delta 1010, using an Maudio Octane and DMP3 for pres, along with an SMPro Pr8 that I don't use but want to do some mods to, an Beri HA4700 for headphones, a pair of RNC's, and Event TR6's for listening. I run it all on Cubase SX, using a Beri MCR2000 to help me avoid mousing everything... I have a great collection of mics, including the staples (4040, M179, SM's, D112, an MD421) along with some more particular choices (NTK, M201TG, e609s, pro37r, Mk012's). There's some obvious places for upgrade, like convertors and I/O capability, Monitors, and adding those 'Money' mics and pres.
I've done my research and kinda know what I want to upgrade to, but I want some suggestions from people who've used the gear I want to upgrade to, and here's that list:
I want to move to a Motu 2408 Mk3 system (utilizing the ADAT ins with the Octane). keeping the headphone mixer and monitors, I want to add a Presonus Central station along with a pair of Mackie HR824's. I also want to add an Alesis Masterlink (from my research it's arguably the best CD recorder out there!). I wanna get rid of the BCR and move to a MCU. I currently use plugins for most effects, but now I'd like to do more outboard so I'd like to get a Mangler and Rumour as well.
For mics I was looking at the Soundelux U195, as well as adding a staple or two (4050, 414, another NTK). The real question is whether I unload the NTK and/or 4040, grab a 4050 and search for a high value LDC rather than have a bunch of mid value and one upper-mid value LDC
The real place I'm having trouble is figuring out what I should do with preamps... I like the Octane, and I've enjoyed my DMP3(s), but the PR8 is a waste unless it's modded, and I've never really owned those 'expensive' preamps that most people say are important. Do I go with a couple different single channles like John Hardy, GR, Avalon, or do I go with a dual channel from GR, Avalon, Mindprint (DTC), or someone else? What about the lunchbox? I can get 2 or 4 channels of OSA/A Designs/Buzz/API for 1500-3000...
Oh and in case you're wondering, I'm not forgetting room treatment... i build my own furniture too, and I know that there'll be a bunch of extra needs that will pop up. I try to buy as much as I can used, unless that isn't prudent, and so my 12 grand will go a long way.
Also, in what order would you get this stuff in (assuming upgrades would occur approximately every 6 months-1 year with about 2-4 grand spent each upgrade).
Jacob
