Topic: Zoltrix Nightengale 6 Pro Replacement Suggestion?

[lbgspam]

Hi,

I haven't used my Nightengale 6 Pro for 6 months and I just tried for last 3 hours to get my SPDIF input via COAX from my Tascam DAT output to work. I don't think my settings are incorrect, so I am theorizing the card is just busted.

Is there a cheap replacement out there for a digital COAX input to a PC?  I don't need anything fancy, just something to get the job done to transfer my last DAT to my hard disk.

Thanks!

[tapeworm48]

I had the same problem with my ZNP6.  Never could figure it out.  SO what i did was sent a signal from the coax into my Sony R300, which then passed a signal to my ZNP6 via the optical.  Worked just fine.  Maybe the coax was busted or is faulty in these cards.

To answer your ? though, I picked up an M-Audio Audiophile 2496 for my new setup once i moved.  i bought it from ebay for ~$50, new, sealed, shipped.  so far it hasnt given me problems and i have liked it greatly.  hope that helps. 

[Church-Audio]

Hi,

I haven't used my Nightengale 6 Pro for 6 months and I just tried for last 3 hours to get my SPDIF input via COAX from my Tascam DAT output to work. I don't think my settings are incorrect, so I am theorizing the card is just busted.

Is there a cheap replacement out there for a digital COAX input to a PC?  I don't need anything fancy, just something to get the job done to transfer my last DAT to my hard disk.

Thanks!

Zoltrix could not make a good modem, never mind a sound card. I like the Maudio Delta AP192 this soundcard rocks for the money.

[rowjimmy]

Zoltrix could not make a good modem, never mind a sound card. I like the Maudio Delta AP192 this soundcard rocks for the money.

Good call on the modems.

 

[lbgspam]

I had the same problem with my ZNP6.  Never could figure it out.  SO what i did was sent a signal from the coax into my Sony R300, which then passed a signal to my ZNP6 via the optical.  Worked just fine.  Maybe the coax was busted or is faulty in these cards.

To answer your ? though, I picked up an M-Audio Audiophile 2496 for my new setup once i moved.  i bought it from ebay for ~$50, new, sealed, shipped.  so far it hasnt given me problems and i have liked it greatly.  hope that helps. 

Wow, that's a great price on the Audiophile! They are going for about $30 more now.  Hmm, best i saw was 87 delivered by ZipZoomFly....

I only have a COAX output on my Tascam DA20 and no way to get it to an optical connection unfortunately....I wish I had a digital input on my Edirol R-09 as I really rather not bother with the internal PC card.

[lbgspam]

I only have a COAX output on my Tascam DA20 and no way to do an optical connection.  I really would prefer a USB based device. The only one I found was the M-audio which is only Optical in, I need COAX in.

Is there a USB device that does COAX and Optical in?

Thanks!

[bluegrass_brad]

Buy a JB3 from the yardsale.  Run coax out > Hosa box > JB3.  Then transfer from the JB3 via USB or Firewire.  Bitperfect transfer and you still have a backup deck to the R-09, or just sell it when your done transferring DAT's. There was one in the Yardsale for $75 yesterday.

[lbgspam]

Buy a JB3 from the yardsale.  Run coax out > Hosa box > JB3.  Then transfer from the JB3 via USB or Firewire.  Bitperfect transfer and you still have a backup deck to the R-09, or just sell it when your done transferring DAT's. There was one in the Yardsale for $75 yesterday.

What is a HOSA box? HOw much is that?

[bluegrass_brad]

a HOSA ODL-276 box is a converter to go from coax to optical.  I got mine used for $25.  Its about 2" square, has coax in/out and optical In/out runs off 9v wall wart or battery.  There are several comparable boxes made by other companies.

[lbgspam]

a HOSA ODL-276 box is a converter to go from coax to optical.  I got mine used for $25.  Its about 2" square, has coax in/out and optical In/out runs off 9v wall wart or battery.  There are several comparable boxes made by other companies.

Thanks! I think that is the way to go. I really am sick of dealing with PCI cards etc, rather just do it this way.

[bluegrass_brad]

yeah, it's a pretty painless way to do it.

[rowjimmy]

HOSA > JB3 rocks. I've run this as my patchtastic setup for ages.

[lbgspam]

HOSA > JB3 rocks. I've run this as my patchtastic setup for ages.

Hmm, one thing I don't like, I just found out the JB3 requires windows software to work and is 1.1 USB (not a huge deal).  I was hoping it just mounted as a USB hard drive.

Any other options?

[bluegrass_brad]

Are you on a Mac or PC?

[lbgspam]

Are you on a Mac or PC?

PC.

However, I am interested in something that requires no computer for the transfer. I.e. Copy from the Tascam Da-20 to a device that can then be mounted as a hard disk or something.  If the Edirol R-09 had a digital input I wouldn't even need this

[lbgspam]

What about if I did

Coax to Optical cable ->M-Audio Transit USB

[Shawn]

I guess I don't see why "using windows software" is a problem. There are alternatives to the properitary software that coems with a JB3 so You don't have to use it if that bothers you.  Either way it's really no different than it working as a USB hard drive. You still have to copy the files from the drive of the JB3 onto your PC hard drive.

I've had devices that worked both ways and neither was better or worse.

just my $.02

[bluegrass_brad]

I guess I don't see why "using windows software" is a problem. There are alternatives to the properitary software that coems with a JB3 so You don't have to use it if that bothers you.  Either way it's really no different than it working as a USB hard drive. You still have to copy the files from the drive of the JB3 onto your PC hard drive.

I've had devices that worked both ways and neither was better or worse.

just my $.02

QFT. 

[rustoleum]

If it's your last DAT feel free to send it to me and I'll dump it via my DDS drive and send you a DVDR.  PM if you're interested.

[lbgspam]

I guess I don't see why "using windows software" is a problem. There are alternatives to the properitary software that coems with a JB3 so You don't have to use it if that bothers you.  Either way it's really no different than it working as a USB hard drive. You still have to copy the files from the drive of the JB3 onto your PC hard drive.

I've had devices that worked both ways and neither was better or worse.

just my $.02

Oh, what alternatives are there?

[Shawn]

I believe it's called notmad explorer...

[lbgspam]

I found this converter box, anyone know of it?

http://www.amazon.com/DAYTON-DAC-CO-COAXIAL-OPTICAL-CONVERTER/dp/B0002MQGQI

Also, this instead of the M-Audio Transit:

http://www.roland.com/products/en/UA-1EX/index.html

Seems cheap and gets the job done.

[rowjimmy]

JB3 does have firewire as well...

[rowjimmy]

I found this converter box, anyone know of it?

http://www.amazon.com/DAYTON-DAC-CO-COAXIAL-OPTICAL-CONVERTER/dp/B0002MQGQI

This box is bad. It's oft referred to as the calrad or 'greybox'. It is not bit-perfect and, my brief experience with one was horrid.