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possible setups i've been looking at-
1. m audio delta omni
in- at3035-->delta omni preamp--> delta soundcard
OR at3035-->presonus tubepre--> delta omni line in --> delta soundcard
+ basically a delta 66 with extra preamps and headphone inputs. i don't have a mixer currently, so i definitely need a place to plug my headphones in. the preamps could be handy also.
- out of production, have to get used- might be lacking in support
- no midi inputs. i want to get a midi controller soon, and don't want to deal with poor latency found in usb devices.
2. m audio audiophile 2496 + mackie vlz 1402
in- at3035--> mackie vlz 1402 preamp--> m audio audiophile 2496
OR at3035--> presonus tubepre-->mackie vlz line in--> m audio audiophile
+ midi inputs
+ more inputs through mackie for more expandability
- longer signal path. i want to be able to run the presonus tubepre through the line in. is there a way to bypass the pre amps in the mackie? would the mackie alter the signal from the external preamp? i realize that the mackie preamps probably sound better than the presonus, but i would like the flexibility of possibly running through a preamp to mixer to card.
3. m audio delta 1010 + mackie vlz 1402
in- at3035-->presonus tubepre-->delta breakout box-->soundcard
out- delta line out-->mackie vlz
+ midi inputs and balanced in and outs. i think i'd mainly be getting this so i would have midi ins.
+ external a/d convertors in the breakout box
+ most flexible setup
- most expensive setup. i would stretch if i could justify it, though.
- probably not necessary at this point. the mackie would probably just be used as a headphone amp at this point, but i could later use it to route other equipment.
i'd like to get as few pieces of equipment as possible.
the main thing i'm concerned about is not overbuying or just getting a soundcard and setup that i'm not going to be able to maximize or don't really need. if i'm just using one line in, is the 1010 even necessary?
on the other hand, i don't want to buy some cheap equipment and end up selling it in a few months after i outgrow it.
i've been going crazy trying to get the best possible setup, there are just so many options!
what would you pick up in my situation? i was planning on spending between $200-500.
1. m audio delta omni
in- at3035-->delta omni preamp--> delta soundcard
OR at3035-->presonus tubepre--> delta omni line in --> delta soundcard
+ basically a delta 66 with extra preamps and headphone inputs. i don't have a mixer currently, so i definitely need a place to plug my headphones in. the preamps could be handy also.
- out of production, have to get used- might be lacking in support
- no midi inputs. i want to get a midi controller soon, and don't want to deal with poor latency found in usb devices.
2. m audio audiophile 2496 + mackie vlz 1402
in- at3035--> mackie vlz 1402 preamp--> m audio audiophile 2496
OR at3035--> presonus tubepre-->mackie vlz line in--> m audio audiophile
+ midi inputs
+ more inputs through mackie for more expandability
- longer signal path. i want to be able to run the presonus tubepre through the line in. is there a way to bypass the pre amps in the mackie? would the mackie alter the signal from the external preamp? i realize that the mackie preamps probably sound better than the presonus, but i would like the flexibility of possibly running through a preamp to mixer to card.
3. m audio delta 1010 + mackie vlz 1402
in- at3035-->presonus tubepre-->delta breakout box-->soundcard
out- delta line out-->mackie vlz
+ midi inputs and balanced in and outs. i think i'd mainly be getting this so i would have midi ins.
+ external a/d convertors in the breakout box
+ most flexible setup
- most expensive setup. i would stretch if i could justify it, though.
- probably not necessary at this point. the mackie would probably just be used as a headphone amp at this point, but i could later use it to route other equipment.
i'd like to get as few pieces of equipment as possible.
the main thing i'm concerned about is not overbuying or just getting a soundcard and setup that i'm not going to be able to maximize or don't really need. if i'm just using one line in, is the 1010 even necessary?
on the other hand, i don't want to buy some cheap equipment and end up selling it in a few months after i outgrow it.
i've been going crazy trying to get the best possible setup, there are just so many options!
what would you pick up in my situation? i was planning on spending between $200-500.