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I've been looking into possibly upgrading from my mbox2 in the future to the Digidesign 003 rack. It has 8 in 8 out. Only 4 of those inputs are XLR but i've heard and read of getting 8 inputs using ADAT which is how many inputs i'd want for drums etc.

I don't know much about ADAT or how it would work with the 003. Was hoping I could get some info from you guys i've tried searching for some but nothing I could really dig into. Thanks.

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BobRogers Mon, 02/18/2008 - 03:27

I have the 002 rack and the Octopre as well. I'm not as thrilled with the Octopre. Not that bad. Just another 8 pres in the same general quality range as the digi and my A&H mixer. If I knew then what I know now I'd have bought an API 3124+ and lived with 8 channels plus the spdif (I have a bass pod pro for that). It's more money for fewer channels, but quality over quantity.

If you really need the channels look at the Mackie Onyx units while you are looking at the Octopre and the Personus units.

The ADAT is easy to hook up. You need a lightpipe cable and you need to set the clock in the 003 to sync with the ADAT.

BobRogers Tue, 02/19/2008 - 06:25

pfactionbrett wrote: Well this is really good to know. Do you think I may encounter problems when having maybe 4 drums on seperate preamps and 4 on the 003 preamps? Aren't I going to get different sounds?

Nothing wrong with different sound for different drums. I'd make sure the overhead were matched and the toms were matched. Other than that you are free to choose. Just to show you how much fun this can get A Designs will sell you a six-pack of their [[url=http://[/URL]="http://www.adesigns…"]500 series preamps[/]="http://www.adesigns…"]500 series preamps[/] (scroll to the bottom) with different flavors for toms, snare, kick, and overheads.

BobRogers Tue, 02/19/2008 - 06:40

Another question - don't mean to be rude if this doesn't apply. How much experience have you had with recording drums? Are you sure you want 8 mics? I know it's standard for certain types of music, and people sort of expect it. But it's not always necessary, and it can get in the way when you are starting out. I use four mics - two overheads, snare, and kick. Works fine for the type of jazz, country, and folk that I record.

anonymous Tue, 02/19/2008 - 10:36

Not taken rude in any way.

I have not had much experience with drums. I also don't intend to jump into it as I have made it seem. I am simply a very curious person. I like to look at recording gear absorbing as much knowledge as a can about everything....so out of curiousity I ask a lot of questions about a lot of things. I have started recording drums with 4 mics using "recorderman's" technique. I have spent a bit of time with this and I am actually pretty pleased with the latest results i've had with it.

right now no, I don't want 8 mics, nor do I have the money for any of this at this point in time just simply trying to learn.

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