Oh no!! Not another one of these threads Ive searched and searched his forum, the Gearslutz forum, TapeOp forum, etc and basically read all the posts I possibly could about both of these units.
Both of them have similar specs - ADAT expandability, software DSP mixer, etc. The main difference I can see is that the 8pre comes with 2 outs and the Firestudio comes with 8 outs (i believe)
Im a little hesitant about the 8pre because ive read quite a few bad reviews on it. The firestudio gives me a little more up front (with the outputs) but im not exactly sure if I need so many outputs right now. I mean, the 8pre gives me a chance to expand..so..
Also, the presonus stuff comes with a 1 year warranty and the 8pre only comes with a 90 day warranty. I dont know if I should base my decision on this, but ive read that people have had issues with the 8pre buzzing or knobs breaking, etc.
What do you think? Does anyone have experience with both units? Which one has better pres, more sturdy, etc?
Thanks!
Both of them have similar specs - ADAT expandability, software DSP mixer, etc. The main difference I can see is that the 8pre comes with 2 outs and the Firestudio comes with 8 outs (i believe)
Im a little hesitant about the 8pre because ive read quite a few bad reviews on it. The firestudio gives me a little more up front (with the outputs) but im not exactly sure if I need so many outputs right now. I mean, the 8pre gives me a chance to expand..so..
Also, the presonus stuff comes with a 1 year warranty and the 8pre only comes with a 90 day warranty. I dont know if I should base my decision on this, but ive read that people have had issues with the 8pre buzzing or knobs breaking, etc.
What do you think? Does anyone have experience with both units? Which one has better pres, more sturdy, etc?
Thanks!