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Scolaidhe · Guest

Then again, there's always the MicPort Pro. $150.

Jason Huggins · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:57 am Post subject:

tombrom · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, yes I have a micport pro as well, but I don't like to use it unless I'm travelling....not sure if it works without phantom power on.....I think I tried it once and you have to have that on to make line in work...might be wrong.

re. RME ADI-2 couldn't you run the PDIF output directly into your Hammerfall soundcard?
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georgethetech · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:13 am Post subject:

You guys sure save me a lot of typing!

The RME stuff is top flight, for sure. the ADI-2 will plug directly into the optical audio I/O of a Mac Mini, slick as can be, pretty sweet. Nice thing about that solution is you are immune to audio driver problems since it's not Firewire or USB. If your studio is good enough for you to hear the deficiencies in the Lexicon Omega (impressive), then you need to go to this level to hear a marked improvement. IMHO. I've got several using the Lexicon Alpha after their Echo AF2's starting flaking on Mac OS Lion (thanks, Apple), including Beau Weaver, and he's a picky dude.
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Scolaidhe · Guest

tombrom · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks George, I think the Lexicon Omega unit is faulty.....there is some hum on the recordings and I have read reviews where a lot of these units were manufactured badly. It has the hum even when I disconnect all the inputs and outputs....I would like to try the Alpha, but now am bit wary of Lexicon.

Echo audiofire sounded good, but the computer I am using to record doesn't have firewire, so back to USB options. thanks
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SkinnyJohnny · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:56 pm Post subject:

I'm using the Apogee Duet 2 as an interface with my outboard mic pre. It's nice and clean. I look at the Duet 2 having preamps as a nice backup in case my preamp goes out.
By the way, I'm on a Mac Mini.
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Scolaidhe · Guest

My longer optical cables finally arrived, so I just got the ADI-2 connected to the 9632 PCI card.

Man, that was a hassle. I don't know why, but it was.

And I figured there wouldn't be a big difference between running the ADI-2 through the Edirol UA-25 as interface, and running it straight into the 9632. I haven't done any recording yet, but I have been listening.

Well, I was wrong. Wow, this sound is big.

Who knows? Maybe I'll change my mind about getting a solid state recorder.

georgethetech · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:53 pm Post subject:

If you are not recording what are you listening to?
Are saying you hear a difference in quality between the digital Inputs of the Roland and the RME?
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Scolaidhe · Guest

I was listening to iTunes. First I couldn't get any sound. Then, I did, but everything sounded like it was dropped down an octave. I have a recording of the Bach Goldberg Variations performed by the Canadian Brass; the trumpets sounded like flugelhorns. My own voice is a tenor, and I sounded like a basso profondo (Cardinal Egan's voice would have sounded positively light compared to mine).

Now it's fine. Not that it's better than the Edirol digital throughput, but it certainly sounds BIGGER.

georgethetech · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:36 pm Post subject:

Sounds to me like you had a classic sample rate mismatch there.
At least you are happy, all that matters.
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tombrom · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:40 am Post subject: Update

Thanks everyone for your tips...in the end I decided to just get the very basic Lexicon Alpha and its almost perfect. The only thing I don't like is that it has one of those tiny headphone sockets instead of a big one. It converts just fine IF you have a nice preamp. Will do me. Thanks George! Thanks everyone else for your suggestions.
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tombrom · Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject: Update

Well, I have been using the Alpha for a month now and for auditions not requiring huge variations in volume, I think its perfect. For videogame auditions I am using compression on my Trident preamp. The recorded sound has a tinge of color on it, unlike the E-MU which I used before which was very flat. I was skeptical at first as to how something only costing $60 could do the job, but I am totally on board now. The only thing I don't like is that the headphone socket is the tiny one....you can get around that by using one of the monitor outputs around the rear. So if you already have a preamp, this is a great choice.
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georgethetech · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:24 am Post subject:

Another satisfied user to add to my ever growing list of VO's using the Alpha.
Beau Weaver
Chris Fries
Sam Fontana
Ethan Erickson (voice of SouthWest)

If quality is always directly related to price, we'd all be forced to use Neumann mics.
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tombrom · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:33 am Post subject: Thanks George

Thanks for that recommendation George! btw I was at an LA meeting of voice artists (Business Group) and there were 2 people who said "as soon as I get that done....I'm calling George"...so will continue to recommend you whenever there is an opportunity.
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