All user reviews for the Digidesign Digi 002 Rack

Buys records for demos and songs.
I utilsie with a PC and a Mac.
the char are allchantes ... but not everything is so rosy (yeah iben must find defects)
I have set 8-9 but something makes me tilter again, you'll see below

USE

Win xp install gavante, I have had problems DAE of compatiblit ja i install the patch and several times because I avai untimely reset.
mac osx tiger: while being under 6.4, I had to buy the FORCE update 7.0 for power utilsier the beast on osx ca ... short mamis in a supreme state of rage. fast and efficient installation otherwise.

nonexistent manual paper.
should read the pdf or BUY (the 3 times I think)

config is fast and clear
paper manual that is provided is of a total failure, so be ... BUY

IMPLEMENTATION

Drivers rather stable but it is normal for a sequencer did ... well ... anyway I have had problems DAE ...
updated often enough, PAY, so must BUY (5th) and parfoi in updatant your OS, your protools'm not! So no choice but to BUY.
are the MaJ can I find nothing aprticulier to 7.0, if n is a new logo, odds and ends twelve o'clock without immportance and organization of difrente menu, finally foutage of mouth.

track number = 32 on the LE version
latency is 7 to 12 ms here has little pret

the FW400 is really cheap, ca saturates quickly under logic pro (or c is my cpu / hd shitting, but I'm not so sure)

That said tle piotn c es ds mouth, is better now pa ing for her.
protools is direct, effective on the job, and will my reconaissance.
no fuss has cubase, no features, and translation option canister with logic!

NOTICE GLOBAL

J utilsie my 002 for 2 years has little pret

then here is the big worry Hardware:
the PREAMP are simply moldy !!!!
the breath is well presented and pass 3/4 of the knob, BIM! c is the tsunami of breath, the Siberian storm.

been telling a preamp for rec dynamic mic or GTR / bass, c is quite horible

the price quality ratio is not bad, the sequencer is to bcp in my opinion.
with experience, if I wasn inge her, I'll probably see a similar choice what presents. I know that al j esitai era between 002 and RME Fireface.
but hey it are preferable up with working on protools when you're inge his pro OPUR reason.

Purchased to replace an aging Digi 001 through use in my home / project studio. It is connected to a Mac Pro 8-core (second generation) with 12GB of RAM. Recordings are made in ProTools and a dedicated fast disk 1 TB connected internally (SATA). In most cases and for most users, the Digi 002 is fitted satisfactorily and allows recordings of excellent quality without using the additional gear. But for my part I wanted to push the possibilities a little further made especially for "critical" (voice, acoustic instruments), which is why I use external preamps (Focusrite ISA and / or Mindprint Envoice Mk I) better than those fitted to the Digi 002 and above equipped with excellent AD converters and digital output (S / PDIF and ADAT) to avoid the Digi converters which work certainly adequate but not extraordinary. Output I use a Presonus Central Station that allows me to select different plays and juggling different sources, particularly useful to avoid latency when monitoring Digi while shooting.

UTILIZATION

Most of the time my projects are done in ProTools (in order of updates, versions were used PTLE 7.4 PTLE 8.x, and currently PT9HD PT10HD), but I also occasionally used Logic Pro 8 and Ableton Live 8. The drivers I was never posed problems (except perhaps those of the 9HD which were a bit tricky). No worries regarding updates either, except the price asked by Avid extravagant enough to move from 8LE to 9HD (which, remember, was the first version to be able to use the HD without all have dedicated hardware), and then to the 9HD 10HD ...
I did not do any tests to see how many tracks it is possible to reach before the machine is on his knees asking me pardon, because I do not see the interest in my case. My projects often do not exceed 24 tracks 24bits/48KHz (I'm old school), I think the most I can remember is reaching 33 tracks without the slightest concern, so far theoretical possibilities of PT10HD which are 256 tracks in 24bits/48KHz ...
The issue of latency is however the biggest flaw of this interface is not better than other interfaces much cheaper, and for this price you can find better (eg RME). But this is a false problem in my case since I bypass using my Central Station, and it can also be solved if you use a console ... But there is also the "Low Latency Monitoring" ProTools allows to comfortably work with this interface.

GETTING STARTED

Trouble-free installation particular configuration clear, no incompatibility encountered manuals and more comprehensive in scope, you die! We see here that Avid / Digidesign is firmly rooted in the professional market, nothing is left to chance. Flawless on that side ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use my Digi 002 since 2006, before that I used its predecessor, the Digi 001 since 1999! My choice was on these interfaces especially because I was using ProTools studio for several years. So, I have not really tried anything else, since I wanted to use THAT ProTools and it did not turn solely on the interfaces Avid / Digidesign. This problem is more topical today because ProTools is quite capable of running on any interface, whatever its manufacturer. So I'm not sure I would do this choice today, because at the same price, you can find much better! UAD Apollo example or Apogee, RME or a ...

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
Many inputs and outputs on the FW.

For what purpose?
Applying effects Recording.

UTILIZATION

Driver sometimes capricious. The problem is well known (see Forum Avid and others)
Avoid standby.
More updated driver, Avid considers the machine obsolete.
I use 1024 sample latency under 44.1k. is 23.2ms. 50aine a track simultaneously readable.

GETTING STARTED

No problem.
Buttons in facade do not look anything but devilish practice. ie "mono" and "Alt Src to Mon"

OVERALL OPINION

For almost a year.
I had used these machines recording studio with ProTools (I use Ableton Live).
For that price yes. Namely, despite its good quality, this equipment is aging and no longer supported (which is largely lowered its rating). Nine for the price, there are much better now (with many entries, better preamp and DSP).
Namely: MacOS Lion, there is a problem with the driver CoreMIDI over medium noon.

as explained: 4 mics and 4 simultaneous lines.

UTILIZATION

Mega stable - simple.

GETTING STARTED

more than easy! and better than other bcp.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 10 years.
- Converters audio / digital / audio quality questionable.
- The preamps indisputably bad ...

... BUT

- Extensive connectivity and perfectly thought for this price range (there is always a solution with 02).
- 8 inputs - 8 outputs - and finally possibility to buy a preamp later to compensate for the lack of quality of those provided ...

Certainly a Motu is better but I think it is much more expensive 8x8 version that Digi.

Brief often criticized but eventually we see everywhere as very practical.
If you are after a fade its proximity to the preamp wide open ... this is not bueno!

It made me proud to service!

4 mic inputs
4 line inputs
2 ADAT
Monitor output L / R Utilis (Jack)
6 additional outlets in jack
1 MIDI IN, OUT 2 midi
Optical IN and OUT
SPDIF IN and OUT.
Front:
Headphone jack, and headphone monitor volume, gain mic inputs with selectable mic or line level and a low cut.
The level 4 line inputs is not adjustable.

UTILIZATION

Used on mac book, very easy to install, very stable.
Have to play a little on the buffer size according to whether it is or mix rec.
Slight latency with Pro Tools LE (normal considering the price).
For the rest everything is clear, I / O configuration modular Pro Tools.

GETTING STARTED

I'm a bit of a quiche computer but I have managed to install everything without too many problems.
Pay attention to the internal clock if you pair a octo-in ADAT preamp.

OVERALL OPINION

Good machine, does the job.
Integrated preamps are not crazy but considering the price that is normal, that is not there for that.
Very robust, solid metal construction, solid knobs too.
No surprise with this Bécanne if you want to work on Pro Tools with more than 4 inputs I see no better (at the same time I have not tested everything either!).
Coupled with a octopréamp gives 16 inputs and there you can work, save the concert etc, very convenient.

This is the only way to 8 inputs / outputs to run pro tools 8 on a G5 that has motivated my choice, I use an analog console with 16 tracks, and I used to record (voice, bass , guitars, synths, sound effects and mix externally), I use an external preamp, I am not using the internal preamps.

UTILIZATION

I am using the card only for Pro Tools.
Firewire tends to lose the connection with the card, it happened to me only mix at a rate of once per session, I can record 8 tracks simultaneously, and I must have sessions that run over 30 tracks .

GETTING STARTED

Installed without a problem, very simple configuration, and no incompatibilié

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year and a half, I'm working on a Pro Tools HD system at work and DIGI 002 converters that are soft and do not transcribe the feeling that I have taken, I know that the result will not the pitch when shooting, what I like most is the 2 track controls, mute and mono.
Bypassing prémps and converters, this card can only run older versions of Pro Tools.
I would do this choice under the constraint of an old Pro tools ...

I have used both the DigiDesign 002 Rack as well as the actual console model. There are some small differences between the two. Mainly just that the rack doesn’t have the mixing sliders on it (because there is no room) but that doesn’t mean that the 002 Rack isn’t good. The great thing about this interface is that it is affordable, there are not many interfaces that are great with PC or with MAC that run on Fire wire and are made for pro tools. It is like having a real full professional studio right in your house. With the 8 channels that are balanced analog and also 8 of ADAT optical I/O you cant go wrong. On the DigiDesign 002 Rack there are 4 mic preamps with 48V phantom power, there is also some midi ports as well, I cant remember exactly how many there are though but there are well more than the average home musician needs.


UTILIZATION

When you purchase DigiDesign 002 Rack it will come with Pro Tools LE (if I remember correctly). Since this rack is pretty much made for Pro Tools it makes it really easy to configure and to set it up and start using it right away. If you are new to Pro Tools then that’s where the trouble will come in. Pro Tools is not easy to understand right away, it will take some time. But the DigiDesign 002 Rack will cause you no problems setting it up. The latency is almost 0 and the drivers are very stable, I don’t think I have every had any updates for it though. I used it on a Quad Core PC and also with a Mac Book.


GETTING STARTED

The manual isn’t the easiest thing in the world to understand, but you can get through it if you need to use it.


OVERALL OPINION

My favorite thing about the DigiDesign 002 rack is that its like having a major studio right in the privacy of your own home, and it’s a great tool to understand how things will work in the major studio. I do suggest getting the actual 002 Digital Mixing Console (board) over the rack though, it will come in handy later down the road.

I have used the DigiDesign 002 Rack in a few different studio’s and I must say that its amazing! I wish I could have this at my house! Its an amazing audio interface with all of the ins/outs you need to have a powerful session.


UTILIZATION

It seems pretty simple to run, they had it in pro tools in the studio that I was in. I am very familiar with pro tools so it was simple. I am not too sure if you can use it on a different DAW though. Digidesign does create other audio interfaces that can be used on several platforms though. But the whole time we were using it, we had no lag/latency. Well there is no such that as 0 latency , but you would think the DigiDesign 002 Rack had 0 latency with how well it worked! Probably the best interface of I have every worked on. It didn’t crash on us or anything. We had absolutely zero problems with it, for the few hours we were using it.


GETTING STARTED

Getting started with it wasn’t hard at all , as I said before I am really good with pro tools. But with a newbie it could be an issue getting started. But I am sure the manual will clear up any questions or concerns you might have. It does allow you to run several tracks at once, so if you are running this on a mac with a lot of ram you will be good to go! Very powerful tool right here!


OVERALL OPINION

Overall, I say if you can afford this unit buy it now! You probably wont find anything better on the market that can fit in your rack at home. This unit is used in major studios all across the world, and after using it I See why. No complaints at all with this one! Buy it!

Four channels, 24-bit at up to 96kHz sample rate support. Analog, digital, and MIDI capabilities with dedicated monitor and headphone outputs. The unit can supply phantom power if need be.

I ran it into an ancient mac book and used the version of protools that came with it. Worked great.

UTILIZATION

This unit is (i think) discontinued, which means no more driver updates. I had no issues with the unit crashing or freezing, so no updates were needed.

There was some latency, but the unit allows you to directly monitor the signal (with the monitor and headphone outs) which means latency is a moot point.

I never used it with anything besides the version of protools it came with, which worked flawlessly.

It allows you to record 4 tracks simultaneously. I only ever did it with 2. I had no issues what so ever.



GETTING STARTED

The only issue I ever had with it was when it came to MIDI. I tried to use it to program my FCB1010, however the 002 rack wouldn't recognize it. Its was just a compatibility issue between the two units, the MIDI worked fine when it came to anything else.

I never had a need to consult the manual, so I cannot comment.

As for the setup, it was really simple. Simple enough that I did not need the manual.

Everything is clearly laid out and clearly labeled, so its really easy to find and access all the functions.

OVERALL OPINION

Besides the lone MIDI issue there is not much to complain about, the built in mic preamps sound great, its really easy to setup and use, and its runs flawlessly.

I used this unit on lone from a friend, and as great as it is I can't really see paying full price for it. Its an excellent unit, but not $1200 excellent. I'd much rather pickup a Makie onyx board or some other equivalent unit for half that price.

DCID has several things very promptly choose the 002 rack:
- Reliability: I had a DSP2000 for 3 months, it sounded okay, but the glitches taken during the ... my hair has taken a hit! it sounds and it is the reliable +
- Stabilit: A soft, program = less problem, the choice is between tinkering with full of possibilities on paper or have something that works for what is announced in this ca us closer to the philosophy " hardware ", it is reassuring.
- Compatibility asio (2in/2out for now), go, we can just laugh even when ...
- Jobs software bundle with the live / Reason / AmpliTube / SampleTank / DigiRack / eq tracks!! (For the price of a 002 rack, there are full of good stuff too ... naked!)
- Pro tools, even when, the fact that ca ... As we do not have MIDI (this is irreplaceable cubase)
config: clron1.7/ASUS P4PE/512Mo/3 120GB HDD for a total

UTILIZATION

It's going to install itself. Thank you for prvenir when there is a manual trans REFERENCE ProTools LE 6.1, even in PDF m'interresse aussitt ca!

GETTING STARTED

No worries up Submitted, I'm still waiting to reach the limits of Systm ... that will depend on my config, as native PTLE. But that changes when you can Save even without any concern (nothing like a hiccup file for taking the shekel to the ground, is not Mr ca Hoontech?). Latency is exceptional even with a growing but not exagree use of plugs.
As for the audio engine is subjective, but I think overall ar more than the SX (better spatial Stereo), and dynamic.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month without problem, so I change!

Lectroniciens and hackers of all kinds, choose plutt a Motu 828, 8 outputs that will make your sampler ... Cubase SX is when even more is that PTLE. That said, if your most real machines that virtual synths, you can also mix prferer has pro tools.

Save for those who want a well made dmo without s'nerver while shooting is the best compromise at the time. Well, it is only my opinion ...

For my part I own the non-rack version, and I am fully satisfied, if ct is again it would be now! After all that you use depends on its subject ...

UTILIZATION

Just put the installation CD and everything was going perfectly: just right to be secured to ensure the serial or no resettlement possible!

GETTING STARTED

Drivers very satisfactory, just as we would like to have an asio that takes into account all the features of the table (automation) but for the rack version is irrelevant

OVERALL OPINION

Use since November
0 crash
even if the price is a bit high frankly worth the blow given the reliability of the product

See digidesign sit,
I use with the Alesis AI-3 and a Mackie 32/8/2

UTILIZATION

No problem for installation is just a guide to let it work alone, no pb with acid, no crash yet

GETTING STARTED

Very easy to use even for a beginner are simple functions

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for three months, I have an earlier and much DSP2000 tell you guys that there is a world between my dsp deux.Avec I were always obliged to retoucher.La it works alone.
The sound is very clear and well defined.
Only downside, lack of plugin, enough for my taste compared to VST.
But in a studio, pro tools becomes essential.
best choice on the market today in this price range

Used with a PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz. A REGAL installation use. I wanted an impeccable sound card and so far, it fills all my expectations (I bought it a month ago and she keeps walking). Right now (September 2004) is found from new 1100, but by running the competition, we can have it for 1050 (I took the test). Made 50, but will not do without!

UTILIZATION

Installation without problems, no conflict, handling and use of a childish simplicity

GETTING STARTED

Protools 6.2.2 book (it works with the fire of God)
BUT not enough plug-ins and it's really dcevant (but for the price ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I can only recommend this great sound card. I had a DSP2000 before .... if you want the terrace of the winery of the Montparnasse tower, buy this machine!
I use it for recording voice, scratches, synth analogigues, and string instruments. I am not yet totally fun with the beast, but I can tell you that a 4-track recording and 24-bit 96KHz him no problem (the song silent jou live there and the session lasts 8min30 a last 2:30)
Report qualitprix the advantage of acqureur
If I had to make another choice, I immediately buy the digirack002. But this is not a board; dpend all of what you want to; suohaitez you continue to eat and sleep set hours? If you are always behind the base, do not buy this sound card .... Your friends, friends, and parents do not forgive anything. A word!

I do not score 10 for gnerale because the number of plug-ins is disappointing.
For personal info, I know the reasons Bombois to put that machine 3 medium. Can he tell me? In advance, thank you.

A good asset: 4 pramps microphones, in 10 lines, 10 lines out (+ adat)
Config: Mac G4 dual processor running OS 10.3.2 2 x867

UTILIZATION

- Installation fastoche. We put the CD, one connects, it is an update internet ...
- ATTENTION with the wanadoo modem FAST800 from home!
I 0 crash if I unplug my modem to boot the computer against 5 per night if I leave it plugged!
- The manual comes in pdf ... like 800 pages in English :-( print self-same, but hey, the use is instinctive enough to do without if it contains the English vocabulary is quite easy to read even when.

GETTING STARTED

- Zero-latency mode in the software
- 26 tracks with 30 plug-in 24 bit 44.1 khz, and still running ... Reason without derrire. Reason in the background is resource intensive. So I import audio mixes in Reason in Pro-tools if I need a lot of runs.

OVERALL OPINION

- Use the past year.
- What is enjoyable pro-tools!
- The pramps are good, it's stable, pro, the interface is enjoyable, a hardware price of a quality "almost available" ...
and when we see qu'oin finds Used now! too cool!

Everyone knows
config, Athlon XP3200 + 1gig of ram and 3 internal NTFS HD + Lacie 160G

UTILIZATION

Installation ok,
I find it odd qd even have to upgrade the firmware of the 002 power-up but good.
manual in English, Yeah ...
no printed manual pt

GETTING STARTED

S install the ASIO drivers with pt.
Pt does not turn direct the first crash for no reason of the launch, bp dma so that it no nya bp
I am back on it works, strange.
launch pt crying because I have a file name extension on some of my discs.
Not possible to open a file because that makes it 12 characters, necessarily
pt taken first, not view the map entry, direct monitoring in pt, not really practical, a red and green LED on each input n would not cost much more.
huge latency in normal mode, not envisegeable to an outlet like that.
low latency mode is ok but c c is painful to have to check every time, all of that if you bump with plug (compression, eq) ca is the big change in the level of the mix when making a decision.
j tries asio in cubase (pt must be closed if its not working)
Listen to a mordeaux, pb buffer, I have tried three values ​​and it still does not work, ca m angry.

OVERALL OPINION

It'll be three days I was wasting my time trying to do well with the asio.
Preamp and general cool
features mean and really bad when you work more on protools.
acceptable value for money

very disappointed to have to waste my time still a mess with stuff in the computer, hard, painful painful
Besides being able to advance the project of PT HD, I do not see the interest of this card compared to competitors who are smarter cheaper and more versatile.

>> Top
Frankly yes the card is expensive, but the connections more about the sound that was there was a lot of potatoes with DIGI

UTILIZATION

>> Top
Yes we must meet the specifications imposs, the correct version etc ...

GETTING STARTED

Top>>>
Yes it is going hungry in a same PC MUSCL APRS is Pro Tools HD for you.

OVERALL OPINION

The best sound card for the Home Studio.
The connection is more than enough and you can move from one table to mix well.
NightHawk say that c '"is a imbcile ....
Guard your card, yes it is delicious, yes I do more session and it is limited to the track but there are sound and Bomb Factory plug ben fortunately they are .....

This is a rack biensur no problem it is the same names!
FireWire connectivity
8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs
4 XLR mic gainindividuel and filters, 48V phantom power
8 channels of ADAT optical I / O or 2 channels of S / PDIF I / O
Outputs 1 & 2 mirrored on 1 / 4 "TRS monitor output, RCA-based -10 dBV fixed output
MIDI I / O: 1 IN port, 2 OUT ports (16 channels IN/32 channels OUT)
24-bit/96 kHz A / D and D / A converters
Headphone output

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the rack is an absolute pleasure, very simple, purified max.
adjustments are made with natural instinct (no need to look for three hours a button inaccessible) I did not like me needed the manual to make my connection.

GETTING STARTED

The sounds emitted by this little jewel is really not bad, but I advise you to have to connect the physical effects hardware (mic preamp, expander ...) as soon as you start recording the voice, because this pro tools are how I feel.

OVERALL OPINION

I work with for 3 years, I was able to leave the finished product impeccable, I compose instrumentals and I prefer cubase to pro tools because I think there is a better understanding between the software and hardware (which makes sense for digidesign).
money no problem.
I buy it back with pleasure

It's going to level connections are a lot of stuff but less than the price concurence gal (no AES / EBU or BNC for clock). Satisfying all the same throughout.

UTILIZATION

Plutt as well on this point is very simple installation (no driver) and all software works well with.

GETTING STARTED

The use as same is simple and well thought. However, when used with Pro Tools (LE 6.4), it is not stable and often rev the computer loses the card, it is true that my computer is not powerful trs (mac 700 MHz) I do not know if it s a. .. Any fawn it is clear that it is better to have more power to use it if it's not the top. For latency there is nothing scandalous.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year and I do not know if I do it again this choice. Rel is the only advantage that you can use Pro Tools (Digidesign thank you ...). but if not better go in RME or motu me, because for the same price it has more connectivity and better sound.
What is the biggest problem m'ammne the digi: the sound. the 4 pramps are shit and trs convertos ways ... even when hurt when dbourse over 1000 euros. the pramps are soft and unfit treat high frequencies. for converters, I find they tend to take life to the sound of dpart and miss a little wide at the bottom.
If you are not an absolute fan of Pro Tools is best to use DP or Logic etc. and do not buy this sound card, it was loud and clear.

I use the Digi002 rack for a year and a half I am to version 7
audio software is excellent and the version 7 is at a MIDI
the least, there are only 32 audio tracks (which may be enough for most)
to access to more tracks, tools kit (98 mono tracks)
quality price is ok!
I work with studios with ProTools TDM teams so it's convenient for me
and I am quite satisfied with the sav, I had a problem it was done in 4 days
this material suits me fait.je nine dishes because there are only 32 audio tracks.

UTILIZATION

N / A

GETTING STARTED

N / A

OVERALL OPINION

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Why is this rack?
When using Protools LE (7) for the FireWire interface, the srieux recognized the Digidesign hardware.
For what purpose?
computer music instrumentals with some hardware and a lot of plugins. Used in home studio.
What config?
See my profile, it's simpler.
Systm and instruments?
Windows XP Pro SP2 with Command8 surface of control and a pair of KRK RP5 in monitoring. TRS connectors (awaiting DI 8 channels) and ADAT I / O with another PC in sync.

For CHARACTERISTICS nothing wrong: it's srieux.

UTILIZATION

Installation very simple: my computer is 100% made up of components recommended by Digidesign.

No incompatibility.

Configuration gnrale breeze.

Comprehensive manual.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are outstanding, clean and well done for, installs automatically with PT LE7.
The updates are not lgion but walking, I decide not to touch: when it's stable must have the rest.

LE7 used with PT, Live5 ...

Minimal latency (thank you also CPU and RAM!)
Even less lag when I reu the UAD-1, but for now ngligeable.

I record some audio simultann: catch bass, guitar and synths in one or two MIDI. The rest is a matter of plugins.

OVERALL OPINION

In an area of ​​complment CONTRL friendly (the Command8) is that of happiness.
The pack I t Consulta vigorously by a friend-ing sound. I do not regret it.
All this equipment is trssrieux.

What I like most:
- Simple Setup
- Imperceptible low latency and
- Trs pramplis correct (do not forget ID)
- Monitoring well done in combination with the C8
- Mute the auto ignition is an excellent ide
- The connector ADAT I / O is terribly practical optical
- The rack is solid and inspires confidence

What I like least:
- The weight
- The price (even if it is quite justified)
- The gray plastic on the faade that ESG for the rack
- Touch the knobs of gain (but hey, I do not spend my time playing with)

The report qualitprix is ​​really good if we Whereas the pack Digi002R Command8 + + PT-LE7. And reliable solution pro harbor home studio with possibilities really beautiful. This is an excellent production tool that must be tamed a bit. For those who find the pramplis of poor quality I recommend a DI systmatiquement on guitars, basses and synths. Far from being bad, they are not fantastic, but for the price, you should not expect the SPL.

With exprience ... Yes. I am still far from being an expert but I dj on the clock a few hundred hours on bte passes and still no worries.

Just a note not mchante: PT ahrit universe MAC disabilities. Mchant nothing, you just avoid your HD have names suprieurs 12 characters. Even if it works still with it better and quickly without a dialog breaks c **** at boot software.

In: 4 analog line / mic, 4 analog line without knob, 1 optical ADAT, a cinch / RCA SPDIF
Out: 8 analog line, 2 line analog knob with common (monitor), an analog line with ST knob (headphone), an optical ADAT, a cinch / RCA SPDIF

Is there a way to save a lot of tracks simultaneously FireWire is much instantly.

I use it for more than three years with a Mac (formerly a G4 733MHz, yes I know ... but now a Mac Intel Quad hh.

UTILIZATION

I have not had a problem, but one day with an update Systm (Mac OS X 10.4, by installing rsolu I do not know what combo). But I'm pretty tired my ears listen to complaints from a lot of people tearing their hair on ProTools (especially PC .. ct at the same time it's clever, it's PC .. haha: D).

ProTools is one of the strongest programs in the world, like all-the-world knows. I do not speak of incompatibility, it would be absurd.

GETTING STARTED

There are updates for ProTools rgulires when the DigiCore Audio prt I did not care. I do not know if I had bad luck with respect to dates particulire Specifies the Digidesign promotions, but in three years I had to pay two updates .. and gav me a little.

OVERALL OPINION

I never t of the DigiRack because he did what he asked and you know before you buy it you may request. But now I intend to leave the Systm Digidesign to turn to Apple (which, it must be said, has broken all records with the release of Logic Suite $ 500), I find myself facing a SERIES of indniables made. The conclusion is that Digidesign is much too expensive. While you pay the reputable certainly achte is a program that runs in the studio and is rput to function properly. But ProTools LE s'crase to Logic. ProTools LE does not compensate for the latency of the plug ins, ProTools LE asked to pay for every little misrable optional plug-ins included with the basic programs are mostly of poor quality .. and so on.

I do not regret my investment because it has served me well, but if I had rinvestir in this type of hardware .. it is clear that I would spend on a system "open" as Apple, with better quality hardware (converters and the pramp Digi002 not worth really not worth it ..) . Gender, for Hardware: RME HDSP FIREFACE 800.

Hello all, I acquired this sound card in 2005. It seemed to me to be the best solution for my case: j'tais above all a great passion for music, but wanted to become his Eng. What motivated me to buy ft first common use with Pro Tools since I was going to learn it, then the number of entries, which can record a complete battery you or the whole group of flies with four prampli SERIES! With its many connectors as used in the mid-pro (ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI ...), and its usefulness mobile.
My use was made in an environment amateur and semi-professional recording especially for models.
I am the branch of a Firewire external hard drive Maxtor 7200 rpm / min I also firewire connects my laptop. It's an ASUS Intel Core Duo with 2 GB of RAM running WinXP SP2.

UTILIZATION

Prcisment following the guide, the installation does not pose a problem. Some modifications are made to Systm and installation is done by pro tools.
However, I have to do the opration 2 times because I let myself be that proposed by windows to install the card itself, something that is not according to the manual, so no problem at the install!
According to the Digidesign website, my computer n'tait not be compatible with the meaning Digi002R because of its motherboard and hard drive not recognized by Digidesign (Maxtor)! I have not yet had a problem.
On configuring the card, everything is done by pro tools. Everything is configurable but the default custom settings are are good. The software is in English of the same as the instruction manual, but this dernire is available in French on the Digidesign website. All other books (plug-in software Retailer keyboard shortcuts ...) however, are in PDF format with the Pro Tools CD.
I also Discoveries by surprise that a lot of plug-ins come with pro tools (gualisation, compression, d-esser, limiter, rverbe, delay ...) and three other CDs containing version complte Reason, Ableton, and new plug-ins: AmpliTube LE, SampleTank SE and T-RackS EQ. I was able to install without problem set by AmpliTube that crashed for some reason to boot. But be all APRS internet to look for cl ACCS for each plug-ins, I could edit a text file to launch AmpliTube and since then more problem!

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are now stable: I have not had any bug even on 6 hours of continuous recording.
Note that even when I spent some time on the instruction manual pro tools, all is not instinctive, but when we do not know, it is essential to take note.
Concerning latency, for a buffer of maximum size, it is relatively low. A decision instrument can even be performed at this level! I let you imagine what a can be for a minimum buffer size!
Tration, one can read and record 32 tracks 16 tracks simultanment. But I have yet to test the recording tracks with as much, if not read with 16 tracks including plug-ins, automation, ... everything is fine. Note that there is a low latency monitoring mode for recording with no latency while having a maximum buffer size.

OVERALL OPINION

So After a few weeks of using it in spring. While I like this sound card! The possibilities are tural extension.
Note however that my c'tait Premire real sound card and that I am fully satisfied.
The report qualitprix, without being excellent, I think is correct.
I would add all of the same you can see for quite some time and many many complaints on the forum, which have many incompatibilities or bugs, I think I had some luck on this move but the Digidesign website is what we can say trs well done, with updates, supports, updates downloads, a forum, something to contact a service-APRS Fran sale, and most importantly, a complete list of incompatibilities with some software and other hardware. In addition, the digi002R markets since 2002 is, so they had time to make changes and updates interface, so that those sold today get a better stability .
I would do IMMEDIATE this choice because, above all, the quality and the experience digidesign is recognized worldwide, so why not for the home studio!
And you do not run especially without reading the manual and visit the Digidesign website!
Be careful, I was not looking at all the versatility, which can be a barrier for some, dsireux touching everything!

APRS and 3 years ...?
To date, following these few years of use, I am still satisfied. I have no problem adapting the evolution of my computer hardware, Pro Tools, the peripherals and had no trouble or crash compatibility (I recall that I'm on PC). She traveled: chang environment, temprature, excluding alas transport (even when in flight case!) And did not flinch as everything is new!
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UTILIZATION

Easy installation
OS Compatibility Warning; HARDWARE ...

GETTING STARTED

Easy and fun

Are a lot of criticism about the quality and reliability of this map ... justified but circumvented:
-The quality of preamps: the "bypass" with an A / D converter => coax or optical input.
PT-lost connection with the card, the card "blocking" was the lighting: Known issue with digi: free repair by them of the firewire power supply.
-Stability and greed of the program: be sure of the compatibility of the config, with sufficient RAM, use 2 HD: 1 = system = 2 sessions, avoid cracked plugs; update PT.
PT is a program that was heavy enough to run, configure the machine as a dedicated PT (watch out for patches of various programs background)
Once stable there ... and it affects more bump.

OVERALL OPINION

It's a good card, but for the price: four converters good, it would not luxury, but once repaired the computer and correctly configured, it provides access to the program as enjoyable, the most stable (ca is debatable of course) and more intuitive in terms of recording, editing, mix ...

The three big negatives: preamp M ° ° °; NO CLOCK WORDCLOCK and Internal (A / N) Yeah.

The world is unfair ...: A very good to work with RME Fireface Cucubase or logic (really?)
Or Digi002 Bof bof ... to puff on the well thought Protools.

I would do if this choice?
A budget and even without considering PT, RME Fireface 800 far better
PS: changed on www.blacklionaudio.com

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
First, the possibility of accder Pro Tools for the era not too expensive. Also, I left the studio, a studio with pro tools HD, has allowed myself to recuprer sessions and tweaking (provided you have at least Produstion Music Toolkit with 48 tracks instead of 32) . ngatif Petit point, moreover, Pro Tools LE, prompting the purchase of TRS addons not always cheap! Anyway, I find the quality of treatment of Pro Tools really excellent and I love level ergonomics is simple and mga really screwed. And then everyone said to me well then good, 18 tracks simultaneously has suited me. already made a good decision-Reserved for battery!

- For what purpose?
My use is Mobile Home Studio and Studio. Compositions and model home. Couraging demos, or pre prod prod album self for groups.

- What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
A PowerMac G5 DualCore 2ghz with 5GB of RAM, a hard 10000tr/min in Systm give in and 250GB. Mac OSX 10.4.11, 10.5 and ending for an external FireWire drive 800.

- Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
In home studio I use it only for now, I seek my Systm boost preamp with ADAT see a console that would serve numrique 01V96 surface CONTRL, 12 channels of preamp (8 adat and 4 line via omni). Mobile studio I couple that belongs to a 01V96 friend with whom I work. Standard connectors, the standard studio cblage (multicore, XLR, Jack etc ...) The card connects via a single FireWire 400 cable.

I put 9 because of Pro Tools LE, not enough original track ...

UTILIZATION

- Installation is it without problem?
I read other reviews and I realize that I was lucky. In the era of purchase I had a good quip PC (a P4 2.8 Ghz Hyper Threading Northwood type with 1GB of RAM, a Raptor drive that I always 10000tr/min and motherboard After an Acer server pro, all under XP Pro SP1), it was not on the net, and never FireWire PCI card worked flawlessly and 20 fully compatible with the Digi002 (VIA chipset). But I understand other users. Without wanting to spit on the PC, I just find that PC world is so varied and complicated that it is sometimes difficult to have a system that works with any PC ... That's what that really DCID to turn to Mac, a system that clearly more stable and adapted computer music but certainly more expensive, it is a choice. In addition, also making graphics, c'tait the ideal solution.
On installing Mac, the too, for me not galre ... seconds by the clock (well I understand)

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
None Mac, a PC either, as I say, I had to get lucky (in the end the guys and go You Save Mac has simplified the stuff lol)

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
Well, level configuration of the card, not much to do, just the size of buffers re calibrating based on usage, but the one is as in other Systm of this type. Not really saying anything, handling IMMEDIATE!

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
So in my version of 2004, the doc silent in English, fortunately, I liked the cole was then not even worry too much about the technical terms that are left when the same musical field which we are confronted constantly ds achte that a rack effect pedals for a scratch or a plug. The manual provided is clear on the installation and handling. For all the cons I have even used several resources: a well-known book on ProTools, a sound ingnieur (Serge Begnas (Khaled, Goldmann, Tripod, INDUST.) What a bully) and our beautiful community I love hello AFienne elsewhere.
A 10 because for it was a good exprience.

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?
The again, when you have a stable config PC or Mac is no problem. There was a concern with the water internal FireWire dcrochait often see that almost all the time, but this silent problem experienced by Digidesign, unfortunately they did not fix this problem fouls factory pr Frant send the buyer in a rparateur which passed the note as collateral. I find it plutt way from a big box as a! Once corrected the problem, the Systm is stable as it should, since a word, not a crash caused by the map in 3 years.

- Are they often put day?
On this point, I think they are updated with new versions of Pro Tools. When I got the card, there was a Firmware Update, since then, no news on this subject can be .. I will get information ...

- What software do you use most often?
Pro Tools 7.3.1 and plugs. Sometimes Logic ...

- What you get lag?
Almost zero depending on the setting of the buffer. Still not using external DSP for now I increase the buffer size to mix work and the publishing, history of being comfortable but trs trs little crash dua a lack of buffers and has been for the beginners?

- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...
Ben 32 without the Music Production Toolkit, with many plugs in the shafts including Waves and EZdrummer. Like any Systm of this type, it must be on a lot of ram to be comfortable, but I invent nothing l.

Then the level quality of the card, not n'tant ingnieur sound pro, I think she's done really well Taf, the sound is clean, dynamic and respect from the source.J 'I got really made trs "pro" with this card. Too bad there have only 4 preamps, but for me and my use they behave perfectly. Of course I heard the diffrence with a card FireFace RME is better but still perfectible even for someone who has no ear for platinum. Remember one thing is that this card is Designed for a system that even when Home Studio. For the pro, we change the range. It is true that for the price we would have AIM a little more about this card when same. And I want to believe that other brands are better.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been three years since I have this card. I like the ease of handling, its stability once the problem of water firewire corrected CHAC Pro Tools LE.
I regret the lack of preamp, 8 t would welcome. To follow what t says below, why not 8 and a better quality would be nice t from Digidesign.

Before I did not have a home studio computer, I used a tape recorder (we'll call me old-timer before the time!) I export in Cubase SX using the internal sound card of my PC to burn them. hh. So all of the same aa change my life, especially since I'm primarily a musician and dsireux to produce good quality recording trs close to the pro. This card gives me any satisfaction with my expectations. Qualities for me delete some default, but not all. As its price for example, in 1300 the new era, for four preamps. At that price it would have been the again esprer better on this point. Difficult therefore to give the report due 10/10 qualitprix.

In retrospect I think I redo the same choice. Now, if I get the uroccasion, I toffe this Systm with ADAT interface and a system that surface CONTRL (adat Preamp Mackie Onyx or RME-800R and Command8 or simply a 01V96 which gives the possibility of the 18 tracks thanks to the SPDIF) or pass a config carrment CT but we'll see if I become a world-famous rock star in my dpartement ...