Opinions on Sea Sound Solo EX?

[bongolation]

I'm planning on setting up a digital-to-harddrive recording system and could use some advice from those who know more about it than I do.

I've been considering the SeaSound Solo EX unit as it appears to have a lot of devices integrated into a single rack unit, including putatively hi-quality preamps, as well as having other useful features. It is supposedly productive of good 24b/96k output and claims to simplify the setup and use of the home studio.

At $500 (current discount), this seems to be a relative bargain.

Has anyone any experience with this device? What are your objective opinions as to its suitability for a semipro-quality home music/voiceover studio unit?

Thanks for any help.

 

[tdukex]

bongolation, first of all I want to apologize for ripping you in the mic forum octava thread. I was sticking up for RE, but I could have done it in a more civil way.

Home Recording magazine had a review of the Sea Sound Solo Ex in October 2000. The reviewer seemed pretty impressed: "...multiple inputs and outputs, solid mic pre's, built in mixer, MIDI interface, 24-bit/96khz conversion, and designed by one of the legendary names in the industry (Tod Oberheim)...no-brainer..."

"This is a very cool mid-level system that provides a lot of versatility for all levels of recording skill."

"The Solo's mic pres and converters are more than serviceable, especially in this price range ($850)...the simple monitoring and mixing controls made recording a quick vocal very convenient with all the essentials in one place..."

Would look cool in a rack, too. Sounds like an incredible deal for $500. I hope you are able to get it.

 

[manchild]

Solo ex

I got my SOLO ex at Guitar Center too, it is very clean
in sound, and the mic pre amps are great. You can't go
wrong with this unit. It is truely 24/96 bits, works real well
with SoundForge5.0 and T-Rack-S 24/96 for some really
clean mix downs




Manchild