The new Center of my Studio! 
by Nic Dunbar from Dallas/Ft Worth, TX, June 2008
Music Background:  Song Writer, Performer, Engineer, Producer, Vocal Performance Major, Music Minister

Very Nice!

My very first Firewire interface. I have used the 002 and others when I lived in Nashville. For me, this is WORTH every dollar and every hour of research. I was thinking of getting two other company's products (Pre Sonus and MOTU) but considering the Pro Tools compatibility, I certainly made the right choice.

I always heard good things about the Octane (8 channel Mic Pre) but was not sure how that would translate into a digital package. Count me impressed! Lots of gain with only a little bit of noise at the very top.

***WARNING***

Because of the slight noise at the very top, this is not your Preamp If you have a very quiet Mic.


But if you want 8 great pres, Pro Tools compatibility, with tons of I/O options this is the one! I believe this will serve me for many years to come. For the work I do, I may never need to upgrade. I can just have 2 friends bring their 8 channel (or whatever) mic pres and connect through ADAT for 24 tracks into LOGIC 8. They can sync to my clock, connect via my MIDI and go to work.

Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!

Now I just want a couple of Bock Valve mics and I'll be set!

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