Topic: m-audio flying calf

[charles]

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?

[charles]

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

[momule]

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

[charles]

Yeah...just entertaining ideas. Always fun to look at new possible ways of doing stuff.

[hexyjones]

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.

[hexyjones]

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...

[Tim]

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...

[hexyjones]

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?