Digidesign Digi 002

The DigiDesign is an all-in-one solution towards getting a basic recording studio set up. Basically, this is a hardware controller for your audio. The device itself is not rack mountable as far as I know, but they do make a separate rack mount version for those who want to go that route. There are four mic pres, it hooks up via Firewire, has S/PDIF, MIDI and a ton of other features that I'm sure most of you guys already know.

UTILIZATION

DigiDesign did a really good job making this. For one, everything is laid out very nicely. It's easy to understand and easy to navigate. The sliders themselves feel nice, and the overall construction doesn't feel overly cheap. I like how everything is contained within this unit so you don't have to use some ridiculous breakout cables like certain other pres out there. It comes with Pro Tools, and that's one of the greatest things about this device. Because you have this all-in-one solution at your hands, it's extremely easy to get up and start recording within minutes. Pro Tools never has any install problems, and the manuals for these devices are always very clear.

GETTING STARTED

The pres sound pretty good, especially considering today's standards. While it was more expensive back in the day, today you can find these pretty cheap. I never experienced any hiss with the devices as the converters themselves are pretty clean and clear. Pro Tools itself sounds great, and there are all kinds of built-in features that can truly make your mix stand out from the rest vs using certain other DAWs out there.

OVERALL OPINION

Given the price of these used, they're a pretty good buy for those looking for an all-in-one solution with the hardware mixer and mic pre setup. While I'm more of a digital software mixer kinda guy, these definitely serve the market for those who want a more hands on kinda feel when recording and mixing.

CHARACTERISTICS The main interface of this is to have the real-time control of any custom settings in pro tools reduced cost compared to other HD and 24 pro ...
I use to work for mounting pubs NRJ studios and this one true rgale.
MAC G4 dual processor running 867 MHz, RAM 256 mega (lightweight), 100 GIGA firewire. 2 LCD screen (useful for displaying the page and edit mix).
It is used for voice recording and mixing commercials. Neumann U87, DBX, O2R (It does little more for the routing of the cabin Talkback speak). ADAT and SPDIF connectors.

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem, thanks to the professionalism of Digidesign. little less, not compatible with MAC OS X, as only 6 runs on the Protools sytme. Not yet available.
If no incompatibility is not required to purchase the software for playing MP3, damages for the price of the product. The Systm uses a lot of resource, not lsiner the configuration.
English manual damage, for the fans ....

GETTING STARTED

Drivers inpeccable.
The assictance is perfect and updates are automatically provided to register online.
Latency is zero.
One reads and records the tracks to a maximum of ProTools LE.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 months and is really reliable product, the only ngatif point is that it does not gre edition, always use the mouse and keyboard shortcuts unlike a pro 24. Maybe the next modle.Par cons, it controls all the windows, recording and plugs in real time, not to mention the automation of any custom settings (monstrous). The faders on a resolution of 1024 which is not found in competitors prices. (Equivalent to an SSL studio 100,000 Euros). compared to other interface (Steinberg, Tascam or ...) which is a resolution of 124 Not to the south. Here is the Firewire. DIG is a 001 with an interface. The price remains same for all pupils but you must know is that we want. In addition Standelone mode allows to use it as mixer apparentiere, is that Reduces the cost of purchase. I count up a home studio and is the product j'achterais no doubt even if I have to ruin me. If the means to the plug, no need to rack ruinous effect and prampli.

She is mixing desk numrique autonomous ac class!
-My config:
bipro a G4 867
a digi 002
a pod, a QY 100, periph (tc m300 ...) and tools (strato, Jazzbass, keyboard ..)
a pair of Alesis M1 MK2 amplified
Sony VAIO for a dplacements

well everything has turned recess on protools.

UTILIZATION

All this without problem, for it is a bit strong point digidesign c is to provide machines very pros (a bit expensive but it works on PC and Mac users)

home on my G4 with 1G of RAM running from death: the plugs, the automation ,...... the mix is ​​a rgal, I have the impression of having a big tlcommande for Pro Tools

live (on the VAIO + DIGI + Park microphones) we end up with a real pro studio in three suitcases!

c is a bit of a Motu 896 with a Mackie Control.

GETTING STARTED

Everything is stable, updated as needed

the plugs supplied with the best (WAVES. ...)
32 audio tracks and a lot of Midi (128?)

OVERALL OPINION

For three months I spend my nights on it, without laughing c true, it can cause marital problems and sleep.