![]() ![]() When I do record, the noise is horrendous - not just clicks and pops (which I have never had in my home studio - always wondered what everyone was talking about.), but tons of static, complete loss of audio, etc. I can only get three channels to record, even though all 8 XLRs on the board are working and responsive. I just got the Mackie and tried to interface it with my HP laptop (zv5000 - pretty good machine, gig of RAM, 3.4 Ghz), and the problems are multiple: I have been running Sonar 2.0XL in my home studio with an Aardvark Q10 for about three years. ![]() If I don't already have them (if they didn't come on my Firewire drivers disc, which I have loaded), do you know where I could find one? Where and how would one choose them, for example? Your mention of ASIO drivers may be the first step I need to solve my multiple problems with my new Onyx 1620.Ĭan you tell me more specifically what you mean by "be sure to choose the ASIO drivers?" With Audition 2.0, go for the ASIO drivers. When using Audition 1.5, the WDM drivers work well. They work better than the WDM drivers for some reason. When using Sonar with the Firewire - be sure to choose the ASIO drivers. Check on the forums for the contact info. There are people who can modify the board for you - about $300. It gives you the cleanest possible signal and allows you to use the board for live sound reinforcement even if you are recording. One thing to be aware of - the direct outs and the firewire outs are taken *right* after the input preamps, before the inserts, EQ, or faders. The boards are built like tanks and sound great. The MOTU levels are also about 8dB hotter than the Onyx firewire. I get the good clean sound of the Onyx preamps (I love them), and a bit better a/d and d/a. In my studio, I hook the 1640 up to a MOTO 24i/o. Mackie sets the firewire so that it has that extra headroom. If you are recording at 24-bits then you've got plenty of room to spare. ![]() For live recording, its smart to leave a little more headroom. For example, there really isn't a standard for exactly how you translate an audio signal in to a digital number. The firewire interface sounds fine - but it really is set up for live recording. I did a 3 hour concert, 32 channels, no sweat. For remote recording I use the firewire into my laptop with an external USB2 hard drive - works great. I have two Onyx boards, the 1640 and the 1620, both with firewire. ![]()
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