All user reviews of 5/5 for the Digidesign Digi 002 Rack

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.

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 ...

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!

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

UTILIZATION

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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

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

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GETTING STARTED

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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.

- 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 ...

Plugins are alot. 002 has a built in mixing surface. rack version lacks it but im not a fan of the built in one. id recomend a mackie controller. you cant expand the number of tracks to mix on the 002 full. so im happy i got the rack version.

Price paid

1100

UTILIZATION

Easy to use if you have used any other audio program like cooledit and cubase cuz they all jock protools. the manual sucks if you dont know protools. it shows you some basics but is only 80 pages or so.

GETTING STARTED

It seems well built. nothing has broken. i havent had it for a long time to say it stands up to anything.

OVERALL OPINION

Sound quality is on point. more than enuff inputs good pres compared to other digi products. more than worth the money

yeah im really happy with my purchase. for a grand you cant get software and hardware that would ever touch a 002 rack or protools. i use this for hip hop and its the best for me. my mic sounds on point and its easy to run mpc or reason through. exactly fits my needs. if you need more than a protools le system id say look at higher end protools equipment

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: dfacedxa ( 1-, 2004)

The feature on and in this unit are well thought out and placed. I wouldn't say anything was missing.

Price paid: $1900.00 USD

UTILIZATION

For your average DAW user the usability is a breeze.

GETTING STARTED

The first series of the 002R shipped with a power supply (harness) problem, which digi acknowleged and sent purchasers replacement wiring harnesses. With the newer units the problem has been fixed. I would change nothing in terms of usability.

Other than the harness problem with the earlier shipped units the quality as usual I find to be good. Durability is another issue, I wouldn't take this unit on the road with out the protection of a rack space. It's not that I feel the unit isn't durable, but why take a chance.

OVERALL OPINION

Lover factor. I really do love the 002R. I love the fact that this is a high quality unit, with great sound and features. Also the fact that digi puts Protools into producers/muscians on a budget hands at a fairly low cost.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: dutty ( 4-, 2006)