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Best Budget 8 channel mic preamp

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I want to buy na 8 channel preamp with ADAT lightpipe and i need some help to decide the best quality equip. I have search and find this 4 option:

-Focusrite octopre + ADAT interf card $1000 (96khz/ADAT/compr/limiter)
-Mackie onyx800r $1000 (192 khz/ADAT/M-S enc)
-PreSonus digimax LT $800 (48khz/ADAT)
-maudio octane $600 (48khz/ADAT/M-S enc)

Can I use an ADAT as a 8 channel A to D converter?

I have a MOTU 828 and an ADAT XT. I am able to record 16 channels at once by using ADAT optical input to the MOTU 828, but only by playing an ADAT tape. I would like to use the ADAT analog inputs and optical output into the 828. I have not been able to find a way to make the ADAT put the 8 analog inputs out the digital output. Seems like if I push the right buttons, this should work.

Recording max 8 channels with a low end Dell Laptop?

No plugins or ediiting needed, I plan to transfer recorded tracks to my home PC DAW for editing. I simply want something mobile to record 8 tracks max at 44.1/24bit (for drums, guitar, bass)

Can you get away with 256 Meg, less than 7200rpm harddrive, and 400 FSB? A low end Inspiron 6000 Dell selling now for around $600.

Or am I being too much of a tightwad ? :)

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