VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

Chuck Davis · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:25 am Post subject: Pro-Tools M-Box 2

With the demise of Windows Service pack 1 support looming, I'm faced with the need to upgrade from my old reliable Audio-Media III/Pro-Tools combination.

There's two upgrade paths that'll get me to SP-2 compatability...and supposedly to Windows Vista next year.
Digi-002 rack (about 850 with Digi's exchange)
M-Box 2 (about half that figure)

Here's the question. Since my current config is sooo rock solid, the last thing I want is a new set-up that could bottle-neck and slow me down.

Is anyone out there using the M-Box two on Windows? What is your opinion?
I'm doing lots of VO only..but also just as much full-blown spot and imaging prod too.

Thanks!

Deirdre · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:05 am Post subject:

Chuck-- Why not keep the rig you're using?
If it ain't broke, blah blah blah.
I can see the desire to stay up-to-date on everything else, though, ,and you'll notice a remarkable speed improvement when you upgrade.

You know about the Digidesign Users' Conference, yes?

http://duc.digidesign.com/

I'm using the Mbox, generation 1.
It's solid as a rock on my Mac G4 Powerbook. I could see getting a new computer before getting a new recording setup. This one is fast and completely predictable.

The Mbox is a sweet little interface that lets you record 2 tracks at a time. You have greater range with the 002.

NO PRO TOOLS FLAMES, PLEASE.
Not singling anyone out but this means you, Frank.
xoxoxo
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Chuck Davis · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:16 am Post subject:

Hi Deeb,

Thanks for the reply.

The reason for the upgrade has mostly to do with Windows security. The updates for Service pack one end in October...leaving the Hackers favorite target even more of a sitting duck...something youz Apple folk don't have to worry much about.

Right now I'm using the 002R at 'AAF...and it tends to bottleneck once in a while...especially in the "heat of battle"...just when you need it to go fast...it doesn't. This may have to do with the fact that the 002 interface itself and my removable drive (that I schelp back and forth to Connecticut) are both on Firewire....competing for resources. Trying to achieve something as reliable as the AM-III here in Connecticut. It would be nice to upgrade to PT 7 too...I'm still running 6.1.1...the last update avaiable for AM-III.

I was going to post on the DUC..but figured I'd ask here first. Smaller group, similar needs...and quick responds!

CWToo · Guest

Chuck Davis · Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:21 am Post subject:

Hi CW,

I've had just the opposite on the DUC. Asked about AM-III/SP-2 compatability...it's one of those "digi grey areas"....maybe it's just because there are very few AM-III users out there...but responses were slow and few.