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Published on 11/13/12 at 19:01MOTU had a good reputation, especially for the A / DD / A, and it was at the time my priority. I knew Digidesign Session 8 PC with an interface 828 MkII which I was very happy, and then I made the mistake of falling for different audio cards offering plethora of supposed benefits (yamaha DS qqchose, Creamware Pulsar and other qq) but had suffered from declining quality dramatically as it had involved. With the 828, I found sound "solid", full, punchy.
I mainly use the balanced inputs connected to preamps. I do not use the preamps of the 828 that are there to help, but not to make definitive catch. It is also the only real weak point.
UTILIZATION
I bought this interface for use with the PC despite some negative feedback regarding PC drivers. I took a chance and I must say that I have never had to complain of the 828 drivers. But it is true that I ride my own PC and is rather attention to the various elements that I use, I learn about bugs and incompatibilities particular chipset, and have followed the recommendations of Motu on the choice of chipset Firewire, to avoid unpleasant surprises me as possible.
Drivers are updated as each major version of Windows, and pose no problems. My Motu had XP, Vista and Seven. Under Vista, I had a lot of trouble, but I can not blame Motu, because I had a lot of problems with Vista in general.
I rarely record more than 3 tracks at once (eg when I pick up the sound of a guitar pure sound of the preamp + live + the sound of one or more micro transplanted to an amp or line output a simulator hp). I work with 24 bits/44.1 buffer at least at the beginning of the project ... Then gradually as the # of tracks increased and I began treatment for the mix, I increase the max buffer fast enough, because there is how to have big cracks unmanageable.
The latency problem arises, but only when using VSTi. Direct monitoring of the savings we map bp latency in the sound.
GETTING STARTED
The installation is very easy.
Configuration may seem difficult, given the number of inputs / outputs. For example, I've never tried to run their routing for monitoring cabin / console explanation did not seem very clear, but I have not really emphasized the use I have was being too limited.
I used two UAD1 and today UAD 2. No compatibility worries at this level.
OVERALL OPINION
bought in 2003, it continues to serve me faithfully. I am satisfied with the sound as always. I knew the wave Yamaha DSP card and Creamware. Yamaha (DS24 memory) I was just disgusted, I found the sound horribly low, and horribly cold treatments. Creamware Pulsar was the much better from every point of view, but a little cumbersome to use and still below what I had experienced with the Digidesign 882. I was led to working with RME very popular at the time, which was very decent but I have not had the thunderbolt.
After this period of "trial & error" sound card Motu 828 MkII the conquered me, so much so that I have still not changed to this day.
Given the products available at the time, it was the best choice I would do without hesitation. Today, however, it seems that there are better offers, both in Motu than competitors. But it seems that despite the news, the 828 MKII is a very good choice in terms of sound quality and reliability, the sound it produces does not seem down today and I feel no need to change in the immediate future.
I mainly use the balanced inputs connected to preamps. I do not use the preamps of the 828 that are there to help, but not to make definitive catch. It is also the only real weak point.
UTILIZATION
I bought this interface for use with the PC despite some negative feedback regarding PC drivers. I took a chance and I must say that I have never had to complain of the 828 drivers. But it is true that I ride my own PC and is rather attention to the various elements that I use, I learn about bugs and incompatibilities particular chipset, and have followed the recommendations of Motu on the choice of chipset Firewire, to avoid unpleasant surprises me as possible.
Drivers are updated as each major version of Windows, and pose no problems. My Motu had XP, Vista and Seven. Under Vista, I had a lot of trouble, but I can not blame Motu, because I had a lot of problems with Vista in general.
I rarely record more than 3 tracks at once (eg when I pick up the sound of a guitar pure sound of the preamp + live + the sound of one or more micro transplanted to an amp or line output a simulator hp). I work with 24 bits/44.1 buffer at least at the beginning of the project ... Then gradually as the # of tracks increased and I began treatment for the mix, I increase the max buffer fast enough, because there is how to have big cracks unmanageable.
The latency problem arises, but only when using VSTi. Direct monitoring of the savings we map bp latency in the sound.
GETTING STARTED
The installation is very easy.
Configuration may seem difficult, given the number of inputs / outputs. For example, I've never tried to run their routing for monitoring cabin / console explanation did not seem very clear, but I have not really emphasized the use I have was being too limited.
I used two UAD1 and today UAD 2. No compatibility worries at this level.
OVERALL OPINION
bought in 2003, it continues to serve me faithfully. I am satisfied with the sound as always. I knew the wave Yamaha DSP card and Creamware. Yamaha (DS24 memory) I was just disgusted, I found the sound horribly low, and horribly cold treatments. Creamware Pulsar was the much better from every point of view, but a little cumbersome to use and still below what I had experienced with the Digidesign 882. I was led to working with RME very popular at the time, which was very decent but I have not had the thunderbolt.
After this period of "trial & error" sound card Motu 828 MkII the conquered me, so much so that I have still not changed to this day.
Given the products available at the time, it was the best choice I would do without hesitation. Today, however, it seems that there are better offers, both in Motu than competitors. But it seems that despite the news, the 828 MKII is a very good choice in terms of sound quality and reliability, the sound it produces does not seem down today and I feel no need to change in the immediate future.