abelsna

Dda D-series For Recording

Hey

I have been offered a DDA Arena (D-series) console for about 1000 euros. Its in good shape and have been in a non smoking studio. As far as i can remember its a live console and not for recording, therefore i'm a little uncertain whether to buy it or not. I know its a 8 bus console but does anybody know if it has direct out on all channels or what the configuration is?

Sometimes i record on tape ( a tascam MS-16, 16 track 1-inch) and sometimes in protools (digi003 + rme octamic). I have used a behringer MX8000, and is currently using a soundtracs fmx-series (only 8 mic preamps)

Any help would be nice!

THanks
abelsna

Tascam M-2600 Mkii

Does anybody remember this 10 year old model from tascam? I'm currently thinking of buying one, but the guy who's selling it does'nt know anything about it.

As I recall it had tape in on every channel and something called group out, but is the group out just a direct out (maybe even with a fader/gaincontrol)from each channel allowing me to hook it up to my tape machine or RME pre+converter?

Any usefull info would be nice. Thanks.

Best regards

Protools Vs Logic

I´m afraid i cant escape the digital age anymore, so therefore i´m in the market for either protools or logic (or a third option?). I have recorded on a tascam MS-16 but more often than not the bands just want it on the harddrive, for them to take home. Therefore i have to invest in a PC and a suitable program. The question is; how much RAM and how powerful does the PC have to be and what software should i pick? My hot shot producer friend shout protools but a lot of my not-so-well-paid colleagues says logic. I have tried protools and it is very easy(!) but how is the perfomance?