--- In logic-users@yahoogroups.com, Edwin <edwin@...> wrote: > I have a Metric Halo 2882 +DSP which a remarkable piece of > gear. Very flexible. I checked the specs of that one out. Looks good. I also have an RME Octamic D. While the pres aren't > exceptional sounding, they always get the job done and the conversion > is very nice sounding. Very smooth. It doesn't have a firewire > connection, but it has ADAT out, which makes it a perfect companion > to something like the 2882 to give you 16 inputs. These both are a > whole different level of cost than M-Audio/Motu, etc, but offer a > much higher level of sound quality. > > I know this all basic for most of you, but for those of you who are > looking to get to the next level, I highly recommend the MH stuff. > > Edwin For me, you the the nail on the head there. The boxes you pointed out are the more premium level like apogee. Very nice stuff, but whether its right for me right now I don't know, considering the extra bucks. I will mainly be using it to have my synths hooked up ready for work alongside the software ones, and some live work for my music projects. I think for my budget the MOTU traveler or Presonus Firestudio or maybe an RME 400 or something could be the ticket. I like the idea of the presonus with its 8 mic pres and of course if I buy any one of these the optical i/o opens the door to adding a premium A/D down the track... at any rate this thread has made me realise that running Digi hardware with anything else than PT is not really worth the hassle. Pity as many of us need to run PT for work, indeed I earn a living from my skills on it in audio post.