Are there any issues with using a Flying Calf with a JB3, I'm a little confussed on the 24bit, I thought the JB3 will toss out the last 8bits, or am I nutsĀ
I suppose I could you a mic preamp after to adjust gain.
I've used a Flying Calf 20bit a-d for about 3 years or so with a mixer/pre in front of it... totally solid unit, accurate meters, never previously had a problem with it. Unfortunately for me, it died recently (my bad... the AC cable broke and didn't realize it until it was too late) otherwise, I'd still be using it. M-Audio said they were going to repair my Flying Calf for about 50 bucks so that's what I will probably do when time permits.
I don't think the lossed 8-bits is a big deal. My only complaint is that it's Coax out only. You have to use a m-audio CO2 or Hosa ODL-276 box to convert the Coax to optical for the NJB3. There is a posted recording of mine on archive.org if you want to hear it paired up with the Co2>NJB3 running 16/44.1: turbine2006-02-03
http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=33893I almost bought a used Flying Cow to replace the Calf, but then noticed it's AC only (the Flying Calf is DC9v). Since I usually use portable power sources it's pretty much useless for me. For you, this might be a inexpensive solution since you always use AC.
Hope I've been helpful,
-Kevin