Should I just get the Delta 1010?

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In January I purchased the Audiophile 2496 because I was tired of the old Audigy 2. But soon, 2 analog inputs wasn't enough but I scraped by as long as I could. In October I purchased the Delta 66, with that synced to my Audiophile through SPDIF, I have 6 analog inputs. But for the past month I have kicking myself for not buying the Delta 1010 because my current set up isn't getting it done. It used to work because the only instruments that were being recorded were 2 guitars, a bass, and 1 to 2 vocals. But now in comes the drumset and everything is out the window.

If I had the 1010 synced to my Delta 66, got rid of the 2496 (out of PCI slots), I would have 14 inputs. That should last....i hope. My question is, is the 1010 the best way to go? I love M-Audio products and I am on a budget (especially since I keep getting the wrong stuff). I don't want to being doing this again.

In addition, I know that the 1010 isn't the best qualilty around, but is it good enough to do some demos and live recordings with?

Any thoughts?
 
The 1010 & 66 will give you 12 analog ins. Unless you keep the 2496, in which case you get 14
 
Is sound quality better with the 1010 than with the Delta 66
 
i would I use th3e two xlr inputs? By switching the jumpers, could I get an adapt to make them rca just like the others.
 
XLR? Are you talkin about the 1010 or the 1010LT?

The 1010 has 8 balanced 1/4" inputs in the breakout box.
The LT has 2 balanced, 6 unbalanced inputs in cables. The blanbced inputs are xlr with preamps
 
I think you have them mixed up. The LT is the one with the break out box. How good are those preamps.
 
LT is the one without the breakout box.. you have them mixed up :rolleyes:
 
dm. if you want to get serrious at having a studio...
its work - but you can make a nice mic pre for 20 bucks in parts. its freedom baby ! i'm redoing my studio. will be RME sound interface fed by my own mio
pre's. but delta sound cards are excellent as well.
a budget favorite seems to be a yamaha mg mixer into the delta.
 
my bad about the LT thing.


So the pre amps are pretty good then? Better than my $200 behringer mixer?
 
I really need people advise here. I think I want to get this card, but do to my past mistakes in upgrading, I'm hesitant. I just need someone to push me over the cliff.
 
if you can afford it, GET IT !
I have it, and it's a great soundcard. very stable, very powerfull and very easy to manage. It has good drivers and lots of setup possibilities.
I use it with a Yamaha MG 12/4 mixer and a PC.

Again, if you like Maudio's products (I know I do) and have a clear reason to get this card - mainly that you actually NEED 10 ins and outs, then you should get it today. ZZounds.com - $229 last time I checked.
 
is the sound quality of the 1010 the same as the Delta 66?
 
You like M Audio products, you're on a budget and you need more inputs?

Hmmm let me think?

Soundblaster? :p :D
 
dmbpettit said:
What do you mean, Soundblaster?
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Sorry just yanking your chain :D

soundblaster is a card that's used alot for gaming and such but is pretty crappy for recording. I was suggesting (with crap humour) that you should go with the M Audio card.

I use a 1010LT and I'm very happy with it. I've never used a 66 so didn't comment but I'd be very surprised if there's a difference in quality compared with the 1010.

I've never used the pres, I set the jumpers to line level when I installed it so I couldn't comment on that.
 
I got the 1010 a bit over a year ago. I debated a bit before I finally decided to buy it. I'm glad I did. It works awesome. If I needed more inputs, I would just get another one.

I run a DMP-3 into it. And an old ross mixer for mic pres. I sometimes go direct in from a guitar processor.

Again, sounds great and I've never had a problem with it.
 
Dont forget about the switch up with the two delta models. He was originally referring to the delta 1010 LT.

I dont think the LT will have as good of converters as the Delta 66 actually. I think you would be better off selling the 2496 and the delta 66 and getting a used Delta 1010. Not the LT. You will have a few less inputs but you will have 8 better quality converters instead of 4 quality and 8 decent. If you can then do get the 1010 and keep the 66 and you will have all the inputs you will probably ever need. All balanced, and good known converters.

But i dont know how much cache you got.

Danny
 
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