scarboro78
NYC HIP-HOP AMBASSADOR
Hey Guys,
Sorry about beating this to death, but I've been reading a bunch of threads on the subject and doing some research and I'm not exactly sure what the best investment for myself would be. Currently I don't have a converter in my recording chain and I would like an AD/DA for the obvious added benefit and also to be able to run stuff out of my DAW through outboard equipment without any loss in quality. From what I've read, I think the Rosetta 200 is probably my best bet (I only need 2 inputs at most) but I just wanted to get some other opinions before I go ahead and spend a little over a grand on a piece of equipment. Here are some of my questions/concerns:
1) I currently have an Aardvark LX6 soundcard, would I need to upgrade this or does it not matter anyway since I'll be skipping its built-in converters?
2) Should I get an AD/DA with a USB or FIREWIRE option? Is there any advantage?
3) If I do get one with USB or FIREWIRE, can I take my soundcard out of my recording chain?
Thanks in advance for any advice guys.
My Current Chain:
AKG 414XLS II or BLUE Dragonfly > Avalon 737 > Aardvark LX6 (MBOX for Playback) > Cubase SX > Event TR8's & Event Tria's
Sorry about beating this to death, but I've been reading a bunch of threads on the subject and doing some research and I'm not exactly sure what the best investment for myself would be. Currently I don't have a converter in my recording chain and I would like an AD/DA for the obvious added benefit and also to be able to run stuff out of my DAW through outboard equipment without any loss in quality. From what I've read, I think the Rosetta 200 is probably my best bet (I only need 2 inputs at most) but I just wanted to get some other opinions before I go ahead and spend a little over a grand on a piece of equipment. Here are some of my questions/concerns:
1) I currently have an Aardvark LX6 soundcard, would I need to upgrade this or does it not matter anyway since I'll be skipping its built-in converters?
2) Should I get an AD/DA with a USB or FIREWIRE option? Is there any advantage?
3) If I do get one with USB or FIREWIRE, can I take my soundcard out of my recording chain?
Thanks in advance for any advice guys.
My Current Chain:
AKG 414XLS II or BLUE Dragonfly > Avalon 737 > Aardvark LX6 (MBOX for Playback) > Cubase SX > Event TR8's & Event Tria's