Firewire mixers, who's got one?

[SMX_Dizzy]

So I can't just use an Adaptec PCI firewire card?

 

[minofifa]

So I can't just use an Adaptec PCI firewire card?

are you referring to using an onyx mixer? you need a firewire port on your computer, that is what the adaptec PCI card will get you. you need the mackie firewire card for teh onyx though, which will run you $400+ if it doesn't come with the mixer as some sort of a promotion.

 

[SMX_Dizzy]

Yea, that's what I found out yesterday. That's pretty ridiculous to call it a FireWire mixer and have it only be FireWire once you dish out the extra $400.

 

[cello_pudding]

the Mackie Onyx 1220 looks enticing

how many separate tracks can it take in at a time? just a stereo 2 but high quality?

what programs will work with it? i use acid. when i choose the mackie will it record all the tracks separately?

will i have to get something that uses record enable like protools?

and i have firewire ports on my computer, will i need to buy more than the unit to connect it? (besides maybe a firewire cable)

 

[cello_pudding]

WHOAAAAAA!!

i think the new acid pro 6 will take multitracking and punch ins!!!! i'm really excited...

i need to save up for these two things!

 

[brzilian]

the Mackie Onyx 1220 looks enticing

how many separate tracks can it take in at a time? just a stereo 2 but high quality?

No, 12 tracks (4 mono channels and 4 stereo).

what programs will work with it? i use acid. when i choose the mackie will it record all the tracks separately?

Anything that uses ASIO or WDM drivers. Yes.

will i have to get something that uses record enable like protools?

and i have firewire ports on my computer, will i need to buy more than the unit to connect it? (besides maybe a firewire cable)

Did you not read the rest of the posts? You need the Firewire Option card on top of the Mackie Onyx mixer itself. I got it for free 8 months ago. Apparently now everyone is selling at full price ($399).

 

[cello_pudding]

i have....i didn't know if they plainly didn't have a fire wired drive and had to buy one for 400, or if that was just not included. seems pretty retarded to advertise it that way. like...hey...we're selling a 16 channel mixer..oh yeah..you have to buy your own preamps...sounded pretty dumb to me, but apparently it really is that dumb. either way, i want one. yay for check engine lights coming on to increase car repairs and my waiting time to get this thing.

 

[riffy]

...sounded pretty dumb to me, but apparently it really is that dumb. either way, i want one.

Funny stuff man! I've been like that with things many times.