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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:56 pm

Kev wrote:

stealthy wrote:

Im choosing a Mac because I have heard of alot of problems with PT on PC.
Code - I dont see why I cant use an older G4 to get me by for the time being?

yes the G4 is fine for a simple 001 PT system
add the cheapest adat unit to get the extra analog inputs

I would still advise you to get a modern intel or amd PC
XP with SP2
add PT 6.4 which is the latest for the 001
a good robust work horse

best bang for buck

I do have a fairly nice PC on XP that I dont use, which would save me money on this, but what about all of the PT/PC problems?

As for the 8ch preamp, what do you have to say on that? Do I have to have that $200 card for the Octopre? Sad

Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:31 pm

I do some of my recording with a simple PC set up
then transfer to the Mac HD system for the heavy mixing

last project was the simple PC with 001 and a ADDA80000
the pc was networked and the other guys in the band were transfering the session folders to their laptops for editing

not the song I was recording into

the when some edits were done they would transfer back and I'd load the song and away we go with more overdubs and new recording

I had no troubles
but then during 'record' all plugs are banned
Smile

it's a 001 and a simple pc
to expand the adat inputs
use what ever secondary unit you can get your hands on

I like the ADDA as it has an adat IN AND OUT
this means it can chase the main system rather than the pc and 001 chase the external

Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:38 pm

Good to know Kev. Thanks. Ill get the specs on my PC tomorrow and let you know, maybe you could tell me if you think it will be adequate for a painless process!

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