Have it but don't use the digital option as much now that I've gone to a Radar. The converters on the 428's digital card are likely an improvement over most stock DAW or AIO converters - at least it was for me.

Thanks for the reply. I would be using it as a front end for a DAW, probably either Cubase or Sonar.

Dear Skeetch:

From your reply, it sounds like you're still using the mic pres as input to Radar. Are you happy with the 428 pres?

Absolutely. Pretty clean but with a bit of warmth. The output goes from the 428 into a Soundcraft Ghost, then into the Radar. The 428 also has some handy features that make it a versatile preamp.

In addition to the 4 pres, the metering, input impedence choices, 4 di's and the 4 extra line in's when the digital option is installed make it look like a keeper.

You are right, it does seem like a great deal ona good pre. I am leaning this direction as well.

I have one and have been using it for a few months now and am very happy with it. I haven't bothered to hook it up to my Apogee converters as well for an A/B test, but it's sounded good enough with what I've used it for that I haven't felt it necessary to do so.

-Duardo

if i have the 428, do i also need to get a soundcard like a MOTU to interface with my DAW

The studio I work in has a 428 with the digital option installed and the converters sound great. You really can't go wrong with a 428. We have a couple MOTUs that we use it with, but I'm not sure if you'd actually need one to use the 428 with your DAW.

I got my 428 last week, and all the preliminary testing that I have done with it has shown it to be a really nice piece.

I do not have the A/D card, although it will be my next purchase. It adds a lot of value to the unit to be sure.

Once thing I really like about the 428 is the inclusion of the inserts! Well done!

the sound card issue is solved to the extent that now i've zeroed in on the the Pro Tools HD2.

However, with this I want to use either the Prism Dream ADA-8 or an Apogee converter. I'll be getting a digital mixer like the DM2000, but would want to use external pres.

In this case, which AD would be rated higher -- the ISA with digital option or the Prism/Apogee?

bhuvan wrote: the sound card issue is solved to the extent that now i've zeroed in on the the Pro Tools HD2.

However, with this I want to use either the Prism Dream ADA-8 or an Apogee converter. I'll be getting a digital mixer like the DM2000, but would want to use external pres.

In this case, which AD would be rated higher -- the ISA with digital option or the Prism/Apogee?

Just a guess, but I'd have to say the Prism/Apogee stuff would be of a higher quality.

What are you guys paying for the 428?

NolanVenhola wrote: What are you guys paying for the 428?

The best price you will get, without question is from Alto Music.

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You'll need to email them for a quote, but I'm sure you will find it is much less than what you would find at most other places.

btw...I am very much in love with my 428!!! It is a really, really nice piece of gear, and sounds very full and detailed. I am very pleased with my decision, and the Alto folks are really great to deal with.