lotus@... writes: >I was thinking of using the AES/EBU I/O of the 888 with the O2r. You should get the ADAT Bridge instead of the 888. Not only is it cheaper, but you'd get 16 channels of I/O from the ADAT Bridge. Plus, cabling to the ADAT card that you'd need for the 02r (instead of AES card) is also cheaper and easier. >Or would standalone mic preamps be better and just use the O2r for >monitoring/mixdown? High quality expensive mic preamps are definitely better than what's in the 02r. I'd recommend at least one high quality mic preamp. >Lastly. Would there be much point in selling the O2r and getting >a DB8 and using the DB8 as the front and back end for the 888 >(AES/EBU)?? Again, even if you did get the d8b, you shoudl get an ADAT card, not an AES card. The d8b is certainly a better and more upgradable mixer.... if money is no object then go for it. But if it is (when is money NOT and object?), consider why you *need* the d8b over the 02r. Could money best be spent elsewhere, like on high quality mic preamps or a really nice chair???? f-erenc "Without chemicals, he points"