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Title: m-audio flying calf
Post by: charles on January 30, 2005, 04:41:04 PM
So...what do you guys think about this one. Would this work?

If I were to take this unit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41784&item=3778132345&rd=1

Run xlr to 1/4 adapters on my mic cables...run them to the 1/4" analog ins......run an spdif coax off the coax out to a unit like this:

http://www.sysconcept.ca/product_info.php?products_id=164

Then run optical out to jb3.

48vpp isn't an issue since I'm running unmoded Nak cm300's. I could run a 9v battery box to the units power input.

So, what am I missing here? I'm sure there's some reason this wouldn't work....especially considering it's some shit I came up with. Where am I going wrong?
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: charles on January 30, 2005, 04:42:15 PM
Hmmm....just noticed there's no level control...no preamp...

what if I ran this in front of it...

http://www.cascademedia.net/products.asp?catid=123&prodid=358
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: momule on January 30, 2005, 05:26:46 PM
after all that $$$ you could just get a UA-5 off ebay for around $200 and try to have someone DIY mod it for ya.

I doubt that Coax>Optical box is Bit perfect  :-\
You would have everything in one box , And sound much better aswell

Nick
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: charles on January 30, 2005, 05:32:21 PM
Yeah...just entertaining ideas. Always fun to look at new possible ways of doing stuff.
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: hexyjones on January 30, 2005, 06:51:17 PM
Quote from: charles on January 30, 2005, 04:42:15 PM
Hmmm....just noticed there's no level control...no preamp...

what if I ran this in front of it...

http://www.cascademedia.net/products.asp?catid=123&prodid=358

Its a standalone Analog to Digital converter...Line Level in > SPDIF out.

Nice meters. No need for a level control...it is made to be driven by a mixer.

I have the 24 bit model...I think it sounds great.
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: hexyjones on January 30, 2005, 06:52:57 PM
Quote from: charles on January 30, 2005, 04:42:15 PM
Hmmm....just noticed there's no level control...no preamp...

what if I ran this in front of it...

http://www.cascademedia.net/products.asp?catid=123&prodid=358

That, or any small mixer/preamp would be a nice match in front of the Flying Calf...

You will still need a coax>optical converter after the flying calf...I use the CO2 with no problems other than the critics here...the HOSA is also recommened by many here...
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: Tim on January 30, 2005, 07:38:54 PM
Quote from: corkscrew on January 30, 2005, 06:52:57 PM
I use the CO2 with no problems other than the critics here...the HOSA is also recommened by many here...

::)

have you ever bothered to test it yourself? If all of the tests and experiences of those on here STILL haven't convinced you that the Co2 is a POS I guess a test on your own would be the only way...
Title: Re: m-audio flying calf
Post by: hexyjones on January 30, 2005, 09:01:26 PM
Quote from: Tim on January 30, 2005, 07:38:54 PM
Quote from: corkscrew on January 30, 2005, 06:52:57 PM
I use the CO2 with no problems other than the critics here...the HOSA is also recommened by many here...

::)

have you ever bothered to test it yourself? If all of the tests and experiences of those on here STILL haven't convinced you that the Co2 is a POS I guess a test on your own would be the only way...

I've recorded a good bit with it - it's never done anything except what it's supposed to do

....what exaclty should I be worried about?