Hello everyone,
I'm coming from a MOTU PCI audio interface and looking at upgrading to the apollo but had a couple quick questions. First, is there a max length for the FW800 cable to work reliably? I know with my MOTU unit there is a cable length limit. Is it the same with FireWire? How about Thunderport? Though I dont need it yet, its nice to know the apollo is somewhat "future proof."
2nd, in my current setup I have 2 sets of reference monitors + a sub, so I'm running the digital outputs from my MOTU into a Presonus Central Station which allows me to switch between the monitors quickly (A= mains, B= 2nd monitors, C= sub) as well as having a nice fat volume knob sitting on my desk. How are you guys with multiple monitors using the Apollo? Are you using the D/A converters on the apollo and using the monitor outs for your mains, another set of line outs for the 2nd monitors (i.e. line out 1 & 2) & switch them via software? Or are you using a hardware box like the Presonus Central Station?
Obviously I would want the best D/A converters to do the converting, so in my case would it be best to ditch the Presonus completely, or still use it for monitor switching but instead hook it up analog instead of digital? I'm currently running the digital out from my MOTU into the Central station, and letting it do the conversion. The Central Station is a passive unit so its not suppose to alter the sound. I guess that would probably have to be an "in studio" test between the units and decide from there, but I'm curious to know how others are working.
Also, anyone know how to go about getting the best deal on an Apollo? $2000 is a little steep at the moment. I dont need it today, so perhaps I'll wait and hope UA has some sort of hardware special. Or maybe I'll try selling my LA-610.
Bottom line - how are you enjoying your Apollo? Was it worth the purchase? Seems like a very cool piece of kit, but would love some user options. Thanks!!
I'm coming from a MOTU PCI audio interface and looking at upgrading to the apollo but had a couple quick questions. First, is there a max length for the FW800 cable to work reliably? I know with my MOTU unit there is a cable length limit. Is it the same with FireWire? How about Thunderport? Though I dont need it yet, its nice to know the apollo is somewhat "future proof."
2nd, in my current setup I have 2 sets of reference monitors + a sub, so I'm running the digital outputs from my MOTU into a Presonus Central Station which allows me to switch between the monitors quickly (A= mains, B= 2nd monitors, C= sub) as well as having a nice fat volume knob sitting on my desk. How are you guys with multiple monitors using the Apollo? Are you using the D/A converters on the apollo and using the monitor outs for your mains, another set of line outs for the 2nd monitors (i.e. line out 1 & 2) & switch them via software? Or are you using a hardware box like the Presonus Central Station?
Obviously I would want the best D/A converters to do the converting, so in my case would it be best to ditch the Presonus completely, or still use it for monitor switching but instead hook it up analog instead of digital? I'm currently running the digital out from my MOTU into the Central station, and letting it do the conversion. The Central Station is a passive unit so its not suppose to alter the sound. I guess that would probably have to be an "in studio" test between the units and decide from there, but I'm curious to know how others are working.
Also, anyone know how to go about getting the best deal on an Apollo? $2000 is a little steep at the moment. I dont need it today, so perhaps I'll wait and hope UA has some sort of hardware special. Or maybe I'll try selling my LA-610.
Bottom line - how are you enjoying your Apollo? Was it worth the purchase? Seems like a very cool piece of kit, but would love some user options. Thanks!!