Dec 06, 2007 03:40 am ADATS aren't needed these days, and are generally a bit outdated.
As far as what they do, they just record the audio. There are different means to do that, from tape to computer, adat is just one means.
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Multitrack / Hard Disk Recording necesseray for a pro studio?
Posted on Dec 06, 2007 03:20 am
capellino
Member Since: Dec 06, 2007
is an adat hard disk recorder nessecerary for a pro recording studio? what the perpose of the hard disk recorder what is it do?i am looking to learn more and more things about recording music cause i want to open a pro studio
please help i am waiting for you answers to inlighten me
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Dec 06, 2007 03:40 am ADATS aren't needed these days, and are generally a bit outdated.
As far as what they do, they just record the audio. There are different means to do that, from tape to computer, adat is just one means.
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Dec 06, 2007 04:08 am yeah ADAT recorders, (NOT the optical cable itself) ....are digital recorders that record digital audio to (what looks just like) a VHS style cassette tape....there is an "HD" (hard disk) version out there now as well that doesn't need the tapes.
if you plan on recording to a computer then an adat recorder is out of the question...as i don't think a you can say record to adat, then mix on a computer using software....you need a standalone mixer....and honestly, i don't see a need for them, unless you hate computers.
that said, i've worked in a studio that had 3 adat machines (24 tracks total) and we did use them several times a year....not to record to, but to pull tracks (that were already recorded from other clients) off and convert them over to data CD for mixing elsewhere....so format compatibility/conversion is a good benefit/service to offer.
and no, you don't need ADAT anything to be "pro"....what you DO need is extensive knowledge/experiance on audio technique, and the gear you already have, and a good client base to run a 'pro' studio.
Dec 06, 2007 04:27 am so if i have a good cpu some good mic preamp and a good audio interface i can make a pro studio right?tha studio that we are recording now has the rm dp hammerfall the octamic mic pre and a yamaha mixer and a adar hard disk and thats its and it has killer sound
Dec 06, 2007 04:38 am Quote:
so if i have a good cpu some good mic preamp and a good audio interface i can make a pro studio right?
you're going to need good monitors and a good recording aplication as well, but otherwise yes, you should be set....
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tha studio that we are recording now has the rm dp hammerfall the octamic mic pre and a yamaha mixer and a adar hard disk and thats its and it has killer sound
i bet it's more of the people working the gear than than the other way around....i guess what i'm trying to say is buying all the 'best' gear isn't going to give you the 'best' sound....i've been to a number of "pro" studios here in Nashville and have seen some really crappy technique get by, which can lead to a not so good reputation when you hand the client the final product....which WILL kill your business quicker than any other single factor.
it's all about the ear, not the gear.
Dec 06, 2007 04:46 am i have allready good monitors..what do u mean abou recording application?soory but i am green and my english is not too well do u mean software?if u mean that i have the ne nuendo 4 and its awesome and i can say i know it very well so thats not the problem..i have allready purchased killer mics such as NEUMANN M149 PLATIN wich is 5.000 euros shure akg and sennhizer mics for the drums and amp and i need a killer audio interface preamps and mixer..which do u suggest since u are a pro?i would like some pro advice;)
Dec 06, 2007 04:53 am ok....first off, lets put the outboard pre's on hold for now since we can use the pre's on the mixer or interface.....
how many individual tracks (channels) do you want to be able to record at the same time....do you plan on recording acoustic drums?
that will steer us twards an interface....are you on a mac or pc?
Dec 06, 2007 04:56 am yeah and drums too..i have a great pc with nuendo 4 i would like to record at least 12 chhannels lets say 7 for the dums 2 for guitars 1 bass 2 vocals and some keys or synth if the band plays keybords
Dec 06, 2007 05:04 am ok, so you're going to need an interface that can handle 12+ inputs simultaneously.
most firewire type interfaces max out at around 10 analog inputs (we're not talking digital here)....so there's a couple of ways we can approach this....you can get two identical fireware interfaces (like the presonus and what not)
or you can get a good pci card that can handle mutiple ADAT inputs....ADAT (optical) can have up to 8 channels of digital audio on one optical cable) so a card with two ADAT inputs can handle 16 channels of audio (RME makes some really good ones like the hammerfall)
there is no right or wrong way to go here, money usually dictates this choice, the firewire interfaces will be less expensive in the long run.
Dec 06, 2007 05:08 am did u saw the setup i send u?the motu hd 192 have 12 analog in and out..is it bette to purchase the motu hd 192 or two of the motu 896 if u can look at the info i send u about these cards and tell me your opinion and thanx a lot for your advice..i saw tha u have the blutube dp..i have that too and the presonus firepod but i am not happy at all..i think i have to go to motu for a pro studio but witch motu is best?
Dec 06, 2007 05:22 am i added u on the msn if thats ok?please add me if u like to talk from there
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Dec 06, 2007 05:27 am thanx a lot man for all your help..if anyone like to tell me some more suggestions and opinions fire away..i am waiting..
Dec 06, 2007 09:50 am I am personally going to link two Motu 8pre's when I can afford it. 16 channels of pre-amp goodness. I have a nice computer but it would choke once I start mixing 20+ tracks at 192.
Dec 06, 2007 12:53 pm so u suggest the motu 192? or should i get two motu's hd896?
Dec 06, 2007 01:45 pm capellino, please try to keep your questions specific to the thread in which you post them.
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