24-bit/96 kHz fidelity. 18 channels of audio I/O. Integrated MIDI I/O.
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105 People rated this product : 7 out of 10
7 People wrote reviews









10 out of 10
Feature:
everything that it says it has works great, i wish it had seperate i/o for outboard efx/comps but for the price good
Quality:
some of the buttons a bit funny( not funny haha). but oncde again for the price
Value:
I think everything is overpriced
a good wireless beltpack is like 4 grand with no mic or receiver.
everyting is overpriced...but everyone needs there cut eh?
Desirability:
is a box what do you want the best gear in the world looks like c**P but you don`t need funny lights to make look cool.
Sound:
I do not like the preamps....but even using crappy mackie pre`s make a lovely recording....I never use the ints di`s all inputs come from my 1604vlzpro bal line level and this thing sounds great with no noise verry nice.
Ease of Use:
if you never used ptotools before you may have a little curve for use, but if you use an approved computer the thing works great, rem the lower down on the list your computer is the more choppy it will run.
I have a mac mini and it even works on it.
Support:
helped when i needed it...but keep your reg stuff handy
Overall:
looked into this for a long time...nothing else beats it...if you are a pt guy
Submitted: 1/15/2007









10 out of 10
Feature:
I think it has all that you need. Although another headphone output with separate control would have been nice. Overall very sturdy unit so far.
Quality:
Great sounding pre-amps... don't know what people say why they don't sound good. There are better pre-amps available, but we are talking about a medium to low end recording solution. I think for the price they are great! Put it this way... Whenever I start spending $1000+ for microphones, I will upgrade the pre-amps.
Value:
Great value, but I always like for things to be cheaper.
Desirability:
If you are semi-serious about your recording and want quality recordings... get it.
Sound:
The sound is very impressive and precise. I have to agree with others that like this unit. Very impressed with the audio quality.
Ease of Use:
I have to agree with some of the negatives on this one. From most of the negatives I have read, these people just don't have it setup right and that is why they don't like this unit. I don't know if it is any easier with a Mac, but using a PC it took me several calls to get it dialed in. I had issues with having to turn off my wireless card and buffer size issues. I have to set it to 256K and higher to get it to operate efficiently. I no longer have any issues... Turn it on and record for hours.
Support:
The support is great. I always had someone helping me with my initial issues. On-line and in person. They are there to help and do. If you plan to use it with a PC have your cell phone batteries charged. You will be calling to get it dialed in. Just don't give up like some of the negatives you have read. It will work when you figure out why your PC is not working with this unit.
Overall:
I like it...
Submitted: 12/7/2006
Style of Music: rock, blues, jazz, country
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