Frank Filipetti Intervieuw

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Sjoko, you're just posting that because he keeps going on that clock-thing too, right? :D
 
LOL Roel, that is definately one of the main reasons, he's on e of the few who's got it all figured out :)
 
on musicplayer.com

the clock issue is so important that its not even funny. You here pros talking about $2000 sync boxes as if the boxes were...
Anyhow, those guys over there discuss clocks at length , and for good reason.
 
Clock source...

Hmmm.... back to my Aardvark thing... They were orginally makers of clock/sync units, and I understand they were/are good sources. Hopefully, the clock in my Aardvark 24/96 is decent. Any word on this, anyone?
Also, sjoko... I'm thinking about checking out the Aphex 107 ( i think its the 107) dual mic preamp, one of the thermionics models. They seem real good, and cheap ($600), too. If you have any word on the Aphex stuff, let me know. Have you seen/heard the Aphex 1100? I'd love to get ahold of that one.
Paul
 
Another question...

What multi input soundcards are available for a reasonable price that have a clock input on them? I dont believe that mine does. I doubt the clock is nearly as good if not using a dedicated input. I need at least 8 inputs, or a chainable card. Without 8, you really cant get all the drums mic'ed like you want.
My plan, still... the Lucid converter, perhaps the Aphex 107, now it looks like a good clock, and probably a new soundcard with a clock input. Geez, it never ends... by the time I get it all, I'll have to upgrade everything to 128 bit/196 or something, then its back to the drawing board... ;) I'm real serious about having a bad-ass chain from start to finish. It'll help me make some money back :)
Paul
 
I am seriously looking into soundcards at the moment, 'coz a lot of people have asked me what I think of this and what I think of that - and I simply do not know - I have never used any - so I have asked some people who design things like that to give me their opinions. (I lost my computer hard drive this week due to a virus - so I hope they get back to me - lost all my mail and addresses :>(
What I have found out however is that a MAJOR governing factor in the performance of a card is the driver, which is often overlooked. According to one guy "in the know", the best possible card is crap unless the driver is stable. I hope to find out more and post it.

Another very interesting thing. My partner pointed out one flaw in Frank's theory (writing to him about it). , which relates to daisychaining from one piece of gear into another via AES - clock and signal. The further down the chain, the bigger the problem, even if you use the best clock on the planet. Sending signals AES - needs very short cable DIRECT from the clock source. So, in other words, if you have 5 pieces of gear, connect each direct to the clock source. If the clock has insufficient outputs, you use a clock distribution box, one in - multiple out.
This is already done in video / post-production, where multiple rooms run from one central machine room, all requiring perfect synchornisation, normally all running from one single machine room located clock source.
Unfortunately it seems that "us in audio" still have a bit to learn.
 
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