Novation Nio

[ecc83]

Just picked this up from Cash Generators for 40quid (retail £130ish).

All clean and correct but no discs, still, downloaded the installer and all went like paint on my W7 i3 HP laptop.

Seems to work ok. Bit more of a standing reading on Samplitude Silver from the pres than I would like (used to neg 101 and the Ka6!) at about -76dBFS. Plays back the Sam S demo nicely, plenty of headphone level for a bus powered device and there are two independently controlled HP outs to boot. Only one XLR mic input but comes with a load of FX software. I shall probably ship it off to son in France as it looks more versatile than his Fast track pro.

Anyhow impecunious noobs! If you see one about give it a go, works fine on Win 7.

Dave.


Hold the presses!!!!

The XLR mic input has virtually no gain, is noisy as frik and a bit distorted. I am taking the box back and picking up a Focusrite i86 for £110.

But don't let this put you off a Nio i noobs! I got a bad 'un, they are great value if you find a second hand one for $50 or so.

Dave.

 

[ecc83]

Got a credit for the Nio and bought a Scarlet 8i6, £110.

Got it home and dldd the manual and drivers...BUGGER! Must have a 12V 1A PSU! Not in box, still no matter like most of us old techs, I have a rake of various supplies about the place. Ah! 12V at 2amps. That'l do nicely sir!

Yup, installs fine, both mic pres seem clean and working. Installed Mix Control, works, don't understand it yet! Right, I shall give it a good shakeout over the weekend and then get on the phone Monday for at least a score back for the PSU!

Dave.