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  • #33283
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    That’s what I’m looking for. Out of curiosity, what daw were you using, and what did you have the buffer set to?

    Thanks in advance. :)

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #32956
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    I have the Dante card in the idr48 feeding a core2duo Mac
    Mini. I only use it to track. Don’t think it would be able to run very many plugs at a low buffer to be unnoticeable. And I don’t want to buy/build a rig until I know it’s at least feasible to get super low latency going. I have no doubt I can build a rig to run a good amount efficient plugs at the lowest possible buffer. I’ve read that the DVS adds a fair amount of latency. Hoping the PCIe card is super stable and combined with a powerful computer would make the already great ilive even more flexible. Just don’t want to he the trailblazer here. ;)

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #32950
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    What are you using exactly? Computer, OS, ilive rig? And have you tried using it to run live effects? I’ve been interested in this card mainly for that. To be able to record and process tracks live, with low enough latency no one notices. I have the Dante card and use it for recording into a Mac mini and love it. However the mini isn’t very powerful and doesn’t have PCIe slots. So for me to use this card I’d need to buy/built a computer, and don’t want to if latency is still not low enough.

    Thanks

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #32632
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    And just so you know, you’ll need Pro Tools 9 or 10 to work with Dante and iLive. But you’ll still be limited to 32 channels of I/O. Because of this limitation I record into Reaper and then mix in Pro Tools.

    Also don’t overlook the Waves card. I’m not a huge fan of some of Waves business practices, but being able to use external plug-ins does interest me. But on that note, I believe you have to have the (more expensive)”TDM” versions of their plugs to work with their system. And an external server for olug-in processing (but not for recording, at least that’s my understanding).

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #32298
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    I also use the Dante card to record into a Mac Mini. I’ve had no problems with reaper however. I then import the tracks into pro tools to mix edit. Works really well. I keep telling myself I’m gonna mix/edit in reaper but just haven’t gotten the hang of its workflow. [8D]

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #32159
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    Do you have a laptop you can run the editor software on? That makes moving channels around a snap. I think it would make your life a lot easier.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #31989
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    Relax. We’re just dreaming of what to add to an already outstanding system. Yes I wouldn’t mind pres on the surface. Yes I can add external pres. And more cables. And no recall on settings. Yes I know it will add cost. And I don’t expect A&H to ever offer it. It’s just a wish list.

    And what all wi-fi standards have I missed? 802.11g should still work with almost anything and is 9 years old. N is over 3 years old (but my 5 year old MacBook has it). AC is just beginning. So probably a G/N router built in. Just less cables and power supplies to deal with. A&H could also control the firmware and make setting it up a snap. Not that it’s hard as it is, but again. Just a wish list.

    As far as something I would absolutely love to see is an adjustable slope on the hpf. That would be excellent and usable by everyone I do believe. :)

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #31966
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    Hadn’t thought about it much, but a router built into the surface would be great. And if the inputs on the surface were xlr/combo with preamps I would be tickled pink.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #31932
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    Oh and I’m def waiting patiently. No rush. Just excited and checking to see if its there. I’ll gladly wait until it’s ready for release.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #31929
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    I have the download page saved in my phone. I check it periodically to see if its been released. :)

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #31841
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    Look at the focusrite rednet boxes. They all use Dante. There are several others also. I just don’t remember who makes them.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #31042
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    Good to hear. I’ll try it today at church. I’ve not used ours much as my laptop was much more reliable. Can’t wait to try it.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #30934
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    I’ll also add that if you search I’m sure there’s older threads talking about the sound quality of these systems. I know because I read them before suggesting out church but one. And that may not be what you’re implying, but lately the topics have shifted to a more technical side.

    Another thing is, I believe it’s somewhat assumed that someone using one of these, or any higher end digital mixer, isn’t new to live sound. I know there are younger/greener people here (myself included), but I think most users biggest “issues” are on the technical side. Just for example, I’m fairly confident on my ability to mix, I’ve just never had a wireless router attached to my desk before. Let alone the ability to use a tablet to mix with. So I’ve came here looking for answers to those issues. And I’m sure most others are in similar situations.

    All that said, I do think there’s room, and probably interest in some discussion of the mixing side of things. Anything in particular anyone wants to discuss or share??? I’m always willing to learn a new mic’ing or mixing technique. :)

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #29691
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    There is no way to have no latency in a digital system. I am a bit surprised not everything has the same latency. I don’t yet use any fancy routing so I’m okay, but would like a “delay compensation” option to keep things phase accurate.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

    #29490
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    I use Dante into reaper also, but will say look into the waves card. It allows recording and using their plug-ins also. I think Dante will be capable of that once the PCIe card is out. But the waves card should work now. Not sure if the sound grid server would be required just for recording. And Dante may be better for you. Just don’t overlook that option.

    T112/48, MacBook Pro, D-link DIR-815, iPad 1 w/mixpad, Dante card feeding a Mac Mini w/DVS.

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