Re: Audio interfaces

["Os" <lists@collective.co.uk>]

Have you considered the RME Hammerfall DSP? I've heard nothing but praise
for these units. About the same price as the 828 but better spec.

The RME has alpha OS X drivers, so they're clearly being worked on. I've
heard nothing about any OS X 828 drivers.

Oh, the RME is also sold by Steinberg, rebadged as the Nuendo Audiolink.


cheers,
os.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Feeney" <mike@feenomenal.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 3:09 PM
Subject: Audio interfaces


>
>
> I'm looking for the going opinions on a couple of audio interfaces.  I've
> got a new G4 iMac (800Mhz, 512Mb RAM) and recently ditched my old PC on
> which I did all of my recording.  So now I need an audio interface.  I've
> got cash burning a hole in my pocket.  =)
>
> I've can get a used MOTU 828 for about the same price (or less) as a new
> Tascam US-428.  So let's pretend price isn't a factor.  Here are my
thoughts
> so far...
>
> The Tascam looks cool, and I like the tactile controls for mixing.
However,
> I'm concerned about latency.  I'm NOT a recording genius, so if I don't
have
> to mess with control panels/drivers/trial and error to deal with possible
> latency issues, I'll be happy.  Plus I don't do anything with MIDI - it
just
> confuses me.  So that's extra functionality I won't need.  BUT it has OS 
>X
> drivers available, which is my primary OS.
>
> The MOTU 828 by its very nature would be less likely to have latency
issues,
> but I can't find any information regarding its compatibility (or planned
> compatibility) with OS X.  Anyone know anything about that?
>
> Portability:  I plan on using these for recording gigs as well, but I
don't
> have a rack case.  I have a mixer with its own case, but no room for
> additional rack units.  I'd like to upgrade to a better road case, which
> would allow the MOTU unit to fit in.  Plus I would just feel better
lugging
> the MOTU around in a case than an unprotected Tascam unit sitting on the
> seat of my car or some such.
>
> What are your thoughts?  If you have experience with these units, I'd 
>love
> to hear pros and cons.
>
> Thanks!
> Mike
>
>
>
>
>
>
> on 7/17/02 11:31 PM, Gary Lehmann at healthquestrecruiter@earthlink.net
said
> somethin' like:
>
> > Hoo boy--it gets weirder--
> > I just used Raymond (thank you Sean!!!) to write the DirectMIDI patches
for
> > the PMC-10--haven't gotten too far (haven't actually recorded/listened
to
> > any audio using the pedal, just pressed buttons and watched colourful
> > lights) but one thing I notice--
> > The record/multiply/insert thingie works with DirectMIDI!
> > So if I just HAVE to do the blues I can use these commands.
> > Sorry if I seemed ungrateful or hysterical previously . . .
> > Gary
> >