Opiniones MOTU 8pre
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8/10)
- 2 opiniones de usuario
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01/02/10
- Características
- The MOTU 8Pre is a firewire based audio interface, consisting of eight microphone preamplifiers and inputs. I like this unit a lot because it doesn't overload you with too many features, but still has pretty much everything that you'd need. As far as connections go, the unit has the eight dual XLR and 1/4" inputs which are controlled by the gain knobs on the front. It also has a MIDI in and out and ADAT optical connections and 1/4" outputs for your monitors. The interface only takes up a single rack space in a traditional rack, so it is pretty easily transported if necessary.
- Utilización
- The design of the MOTU 8Pre makes it very easy to use. Each of the eight channels has a gain knob, a -20db pad, and a phantom power switch. There is definitely nothing complicated about setting this up or using it - everything is just about as basic as possible, making it very user friendly. I also don't feel that this simple make up hinders its versatility, as it seems like they have made the perfect balance of features and user friendliness. Unless your a beginner I don't think that you'll need a manual...
- Puesta en Marcha
- The sound of the MOTU 8Pre is overall pretty clean and suitable for recordings of all types. While not the warmest or my favorite mic pres, they definitely will get the job done for most recording situations. Beyond the mic pres themselves, there really aren't any parameters to control your sounds, but it is nice to have the -20 db pad built in here. My only complaint about the way the pres sound is that they can come off a bit stale sometimes, meaning that if the sound isn't already there, you're not going to be able to beef it up with your pre here alone like you can do with some other mic pres and consoles out there...
- Opinión Global
- If you're looking at getting a reasonably priced audio interface with a great design, the MOTU 8Pre should definitely be on your list of interfaces to investigate. I love the gear made by MOTU, as they offer up high quality interfaces with a great look and sound, and this is one of their best bang for your buck deals out there. The compact nature of the interface doesn't make take away from its features, which is probably my favorite thing about the interface beyond the cheap price. The 8Pre is overall a smartly designed interface with a lot of features for something in this price range.
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27/08/08
- Características
- I got this not long ago to supplement my other MOTU interface, the 828 mk3. This is great for that purpose, because MOTU lets you daisy chain the firewire ports on them. Essentially this is just going to give you another 8 preamps and so another 8 channels of audio inputs. I wanted to be able to record drums at home with a lot of mics, and adding this to my setup allowed that. I am running a PC with Nuendo, Dual Core processor, and 4GB of ram. I am using this thing mostly just for extra microphones when I'm recording something live. It has also got MIDI connections if you don't have another MIDI box.
- Utilización
- This installed with no problems. I didn't even need to load drivers amazingly enough, I just plugged this firewire cable between my 8pre and my 828mk3, and bam - 8 more channels that also show up on the CueMix software MOTU provides. Doesn't get any simpler. I've since had no problems with compatibility or bugs or anything, all smooth sailing here. They do give you a good sized manual, so if you had questions about how to operate anything i'm sure they'd be answered, but there aren't that many controls on this thing.
- Puesta en Marcha
- The drivers have been great, since it's just been running off the MOTU driver I already had installed. They haven't been updated in months, but then again there has been no need to as far as I know. I am using this with Nuendo software as my host. Latency doesn't really come into the picture with this device, it's just putting the audio right through to the 828 which is putting it right through to the PC, so it's negligible. This box adds another 8 channels of audio to your existing converter/preamp box.
- Opinión Global
- I got this about 10 months ago or so when I wanted to get back to having more than 8 tracks to record with at home. I really liked my 828 mk3, so this was great since it basically just expanded that box that I already had. The preamps and converters sound pretty good, and it works just as it says it will, so it's dependable to say the least. It would be nice to have a bigger metering section - that's a little small - but you can still easily tell when something's clipping so it's a small complaint. It's a great value for another 8 channels of audio. I'd get it again.
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2 opiniones de miembros sobre MOTU 8pre en inglés
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 | moosers | | | | | read |
| peepsaudio | | | | | read |
Una opinión sobre MOTU 8pre en alemán
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 | phraseland | | | | | read |
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