I know this way somewhat discussed in another thread, but not exactly. What do you guys think would be better quality? 32 tracks to 16 PT bused D/A via AD8000 to a Mackie, or 32 individual D/A channels (no PT bus) of 888 to a Mackie? What I am trying to figure out is at what point does the busing on Pro Tools start to mess with the sound.

I have two choices to upgrade(its a slow process)...A better console (Trident 80B) or full blown Pro Tools mix plus with G4, etc... Which combination would draw more business (or less)? A Mackie with Pro Tools or a Trident 80B with ADAT HD24? We already have thorough selection highend outboard and mics and A/D conversion, so the front end is taken care of.

Expect to see Mackie combine the D8b and the HDR into one box with SS to boot?

just guessing here

I don't know **** from shinola regarding SScape..but I got a good feelin' from what I've heard.

http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM01/Content/Mackie/PR/SYDEC.html

What's up with this? SYDEC developed the technology that's used in Soundscapes DAW's. Hmm.

Dan Roth
Otitis Media

Has anyone worked with the new Mackie HDR24/96 ? Need to know how if it is a good buy or a goodbye ?

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