Digidesign 003 Rack user reviews ( 8/10) - 4 user reviews

• 07/25/11

  R-skillz's review "Digidesign 003 rack review"

  Characteristics

  I purchased the 003 rack because i use protools and because it has many in/outputs. And at the time protools only worked with a digidesign interface.
  
  
  
  The 003 Rack has the following inputs:
  
  Mic inputs:
  
  Connector: Four balanced XLR jacks
  
  Mic Phantom Power: 48V
  
  Line inputs:
  
  Connector: Four balanced 1/4" jacks
  
  Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
  Di inputs:
  
  Connector: Four balanced 1/4" jacks
  
  Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
  Aux inputs:
  
  Connector: Two balanced 1/4" jacks
  
  Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
  
  
  And the following outputs:
  
  
  
  Line outputs:
  
  Connector: Eight impedance balanced 1/4" jacks
  
  Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
  Monitor outputs:
  
  Connector: Two impedance balanced 1/4" jacks
  
  Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
  Headphone outputs:
  
  Connector: Two unbalanced 1/4" jacks
  
  Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

  Utilization

  The latency you get is depends on the buffer size you use, at a low buffer size you will not have much latency.
  
  
  
  And the drivers are pretty stable depending on your computer specs.
  
  
  
  I personally use protools the most with the rack.

  Getting Started

  I didn't experience compatibility issues, and the manual is clear and provides all the information you need.

  Overall Opinion

  I dont like the AD conversion, and the mic preamps are waste of money as well, if protools wasn't restricted to a digidesign interface back then i wouldn't have bought it.
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• 03/14/09

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Digidesign 003 Rack is an audio interface designed for use with Pro Tools LE. It has four pre amplifiers and four other 1/4 inch inputs, as well as ADAT optical and S/PDIF connections. I have ran the 003R with a Mac Book Pro that has a 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4 GB of RAM. Compared to the Digi 002R, it has a few extra features, like an extra headphone output and a much different look to the knobs, buttons, and overall look. I have used this to record drums, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, vocals, and a number of other instruments.

  Utilization

  Getting started with the Digi 003R was quick and easy, as the unit and Pro Tools software is pretty easy to follow and understand. I didn't have any compatibility issues with my computer and it has run smoothly for as long as I have used it. The configuration of the audio interface is easy to follow and won't take too long to figure out exactly what everything does. The manual for this is pretty complete, and is definitely helpful to have around while you are learning how to use this.

  Getting Started

  Since this is a Digidesign product, it is design for use with Pro Tools LE, and in fact, Pro Tools LE cannot be run without this audio interface, or another made by Digidesign. I don't have any latency when I record with this and I am able to record up to sixteen tracks on this, depending on if I have external preamps and an ADAT optical unit.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using the Digidesign Digi 003R for about a year and a half and have found it to be a pretty good audio interface. If I didn't need it to run Pro Tools, I would probably run it with a different audio interface, as this doesn't have as many preamps as I would like. Compared to the Digi 002R, it is pretty similar in overall make up and the difference in price for a used one of these and the 002R, is probably not worth it to buy the 003 over the 002. However, the price isn't too bad considering it comes with Pro Tools LE software. If you are looking to put together a Pro Tools LE rig, this is a good option to start with.
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• 04/24/10

  patstal's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Dear friends,
  
  one of you could explain the difference between digi 003 Rack Factory and Digi 003 Rack Factory Complete, except for its price, of course, even if it remains far from that, whenever you choose answer me this and I commend you already, and humbly thank you on time, whatever it is, incidentally.

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• 04/20/07

  tambacounda's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  The number of entries and exits in relation to an mbox
  
  I use it for projects homestudio centrino laptop with a 1.7 GH
  
  
  
  My old interface was a M-Audio USB OmniStudio, the coup by comparison, I find the preamps of Digi003 really well (plus ca does not blow at all).
  
  
  
  The preamp knob nice but a little fragile.

  Utilization

  No problem to install or inconsistency. Easy setup.
  
  The only problem is to use a FireWire cable 6 -> 4 pin in this case, the digi was not "seen" by the PC. A map using a PCM / CIA no FireWire bp.

  Getting Started

  The drivers are stable.
  
  J had used to work with Cubase SX, and it was not possible to script by monitoring software, no problem, the latency is almost imperceptible, even with effects.
  
  
  
  I have not done enough testing to see the limitations but it depends mainly on the PC

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a month and am very happy.
  
  I think what has no interest in someone with a 002, perfect for qulqu'un wishing to make a protools.
  
  A bit expensive but still ... good.
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  
  
  yes, yes and yes
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