hmm..
ok, i read a Tape Op article about a couple who have been using 450 in a project environment. i think it seems like its a decent pre, but i COULDNT tell you really. if im not mistaken the 450 is back from the old school days of tascam and fostex r2r owning the project studio world. but alesis i think will be quiter.. ask MrQ i think he has a 24