Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially considering the price for two during the promotion. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski wrote: > > Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying a > new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be > supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I > would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can take > both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as long as I > can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would like something > that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I travel. For my > microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is able to switch > between picking up everything in a room and just around the front of it or is > it better to buy two different microphones for this purpose? Again I am not > for any brand just as long as it is not one of those fall apart microphones > and works well. USB or thunderbolt connections probably thunderbolt is best > as that is what the future is going to version two of thunderbolt or better > probably is best but if it only supports version one that is fine I want to > buy for the future. Anymore questions please ask. I am going to look into a > control surface as well would think it is best if that is not part of the > interface and if there is one that has automated controls that move when Pro > Tools moves the fadors and supports changing plugin settings that would be > nice. Nick Gawronski > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably grab it for testing purposes for the software. Slau > On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: > > Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many > inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop > format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. The > other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control > software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two > inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after > their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience > the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work > with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. > Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the > Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar > patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially > considering the price for two during the promotion. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski wrote: >> >> Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying a >> new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be >> supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I >> would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can >> take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as long >> as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would like >> something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I travel. >> For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is able to >> switch between picking up everything in a room and just around the front of >> it or is it better to buy two different microphones for this purpose? Again >> I am not for any brand just as long as it is not one of those fall apart >> microphones and works well. USB or thunderbolt connections probably >> thunderbolt is best as that is what the future is going to version two of >> thunderbolt or better probably is best but if it only supports version one >> that is fine I want to buy for the future. Anymore questions please ask. I >> am going to look into a control surface as well would think it is best if >> that is not part of the interface and if there is one that has automated >> controls that move when Pro Tools moves the fadors and supports changing >> plugin settings that would be nice. Nick Gawronski >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Hello Slau, Would the Apogee Element Cut the mustard for a home recording project studio in your opinion? I am looking at dumping the 003 myself and am in the dark right now, meaning, I am not sure what to think about adding to the rig because I have been off the grid for the last 18 months or so. I have a couple of nice preamps, but do want to make sure that the conversion is up to speed and that the pre's are bipassable, or extremely usable on my next interface. If you have time, maybe send me a line or two on your thoughts. Nate Kile, Assistive Technology Instructor, Tech Vision Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision/virtual instruction for schools Also Private training to your needs 907-444-3707 Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com -Original Message- From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Slau Halatyn Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 2:39 PM To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably grab it for testing purposes for the software. Slau > On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: > > Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many > inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop > format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. The > other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control > software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two > inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after > their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience > the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work > with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. > Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the > Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar > patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially > considering the price for two during the promotion. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski wrote: >> >> Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying a >> new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be >> supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I >> would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can >> take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as long >> as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would like >> something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I travel. >> For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is able to >> switch between picking up everything in a room and just around the front of >> it or is it better to buy two different microphones for this purpose? Again >> I am not for any brand just as long as it is not one of those fall apart >> microphones and works well. USB or thunderbolt connections probably >> thunderbolt is best as that is what the future is going to version two of >> thunderbolt or better probably is best but if it only supports version one >> that is fine I want to buy for the future. Anymore questions please ask. I >> am going to look into a control surface as well would think it is best if >> that is not part of the interface and if there is one that has automated >> controls that move when Pro Tools moves the fadors and supports changing >> plugin settings that would be nice. Nick Gawronski >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://gro
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Hi Nate, I would regard all Apogee products as high-quality and definitely great for any setup. The new Element series is less expensive by making the products a bit more software driven. That said, they do also offer the Apogee Control which is a hardware remote for the Elements series. As always, when moving away from one surface, one needs to consider the jump and it looks like the Fader Port 8 is a good deal for the price at around $500. There's been talk for a while about a Digi 004 but I wouldn't hold my breath. I think they're ditching the digi concept and going for the S series. I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with an S1 or something along those lines. Time will tell… Slau > On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:50 PM, Nathaniel Kile wrote: > > Hello Slau, > Would the Apogee Element Cut the mustard for a home recording project studio > in your opinion? I am looking at dumping the 003 myself and am in the dark > right now, meaning, I am not sure what to think about adding to the rig > because I have been off the grid for the last 18 months or so. I have a > couple of nice preamps, but do want to make sure that the conversion is up to > speed and that the pre's are bipassable, or extremely usable on my next > interface. > If you have time, maybe send me a line or two on your thoughts. > > Nate Kile, > Assistive Technology Instructor, Tech Vision > Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision/virtual > instruction for schools > Also Private training to your needs > 907-444-3707 > Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office > products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with keystrokes: > www.yourtechvision.com > > > -Original Message- > From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Slau Halatyn > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 2:39 PM > To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and > good microphone suggestions > > Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is > accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty > accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret panels > are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably grab it for > testing purposes for the software. > > Slau > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: >> >> Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many >> inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop >> format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. >> The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control >> software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two >> inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after >> their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience >> the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work >> with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. >> Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the >> Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar >> patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially >> considering the price for two during the promotion. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski wrote: >>> >>> Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying a >>> new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be >>> supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I >>> would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can >>> take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as >>> long as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would like >>> something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I travel. >>> For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is able to >>> switch between picking up everything in a room and just around the front of >>> it or is it better to buy two different microphones for this purpose? >>> Again I am not for any brand just as long as it is not one of those fall >>> apart microphones and works well. USB or thunderbolt connections probably >>> thunderbolt is best as that is what the future is going to version two of >>> thunderbolt or better probably is best but i
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
The second gen scarlet and the Clarett are using the same control software. The difficulty with Keyboard Maestro may be if it shows a different interface for each device type. Any idea if the Element Mac software is accessible or will we have to rely on the iOS software? > On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: > > Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is > accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty > accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret panels > are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably grab it for > testing purposes for the software. > > Slau > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: >> >> Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many >> inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop >> format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. >> The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control >> software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two >> inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after >> their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience >> the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work >> with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. >> Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the >> Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar >> patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially >> considering the price for two during the promotion. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski wrote: >>> >>> Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying a >>> new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be >>> supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I >>> would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can >>> take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as >>> long as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would like >>> something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I travel. >>> For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is able to >>> switch between picking up everything in a room and just around the front of >>> it or is it better to buy two different microphones for this purpose? >>> Again I am not for any brand just as long as it is not one of those fall >>> apart microphones and works well. USB or thunderbolt connections probably >>> thunderbolt is best as that is what the future is going to version two of >>> thunderbolt or better probably is best but if it only supports version one >>> that is fine I want to buy for the future. Anymore questions please ask. I >>> am going to look into a control surface as well would think it is best if >>> that is not part of the interface and if there is one that has automated >>> controls that move when Pro Tools moves the fadors and supports changing >>> plugin settings that would be nice. Nick Gawronski >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Even if the interface displays different things, it's possible to customize it so that macros are specific to the connected interface. A lot can be accomplished but it's a matter of having access to the hardware in order to run the software as a start. The software for the Elements interfaces is somewhat accessible and, again, Keyboard Maestro can help. The story is exactly the same: I need to have the hardware in order to make it work. Once the work is done for one interface, it's not terribly difficult to adapt it for other interfaces. It's not a 100% solution but it can help a great deal. > On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:13 PM, TheOreoMonster wrote: > > The second gen scarlet and the Clarett are using the same control software. > The difficulty with Keyboard Maestro may be if it shows a different > interface for each device type. Any idea if the Element Mac software is > accessible or will we have to rely on the iOS software? >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >> >> Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is >> accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty >> accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret >> panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably >> grab it for testing purposes for the software. >> >> Slau >> >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: >>> >>> Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many >>> inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop >>> format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. >>> The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control >>> software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two >>> inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after >>> their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience >>> the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work >>> with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. >>> Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the >>> Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar >>> patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially >>> considering the price for two during the promotion. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski wrote: Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying a new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as long as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would like something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I travel. For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is able to switch between picking up everything in a room and just around the front of it or is it better to buy two different microphones for this purpose? Again I am not for any brand just as long as it is not one of those fall apart microphones and works well. USB or thunderbolt connections probably thunderbolt is best as that is what the future is going to version two of thunderbolt or better probably is best but if it only supports version one that is fine I want to buy for the future. Anymore questions please ask. I am going to look into a control surface as well would think it is best if that is not part of the interface and if there is one that has automated controls that move when Pro Tools moves the fadors and supports changing plugin settings that would be nice. Nick Gawronski -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Thats annoying as I was still considering an ensemble one day and they updated the ensemble to use the elements control software now. But if the iOS app works then thats a start. Hopefully One can pair iOS to the device or desktop app independently. Thats the downside with the Focusrite stuff, you need sighted assistance to pair the iOS app to the desktop app. > On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: > > Even if the interface displays different things, it's possible to customize > it so that macros are specific to the connected interface. A lot can be > accomplished but it's a matter of having access to the hardware in order to > run the software as a start. > > The software for the Elements interfaces is somewhat accessible and, again, > Keyboard Maestro can help. The story is exactly the same: I need to have the > hardware in order to make it work. Once the work is done for one interface, > it's not terribly difficult to adapt it for other interfaces. It's not a 100% > solution but it can help a great deal. > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:13 PM, TheOreoMonster >> wrote: >> >> The second gen scarlet and the Clarett are using the same control software. >> The difficulty with Keyboard Maestro may be if it shows a different >> interface for each device type. Any idea if the Element Mac software is >> accessible or will we have to rely on the iOS software? >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >>> >>> Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is >>> accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty >>> accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret >>> panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably >>> grab it for testing purposes for the software. >>> >>> Slau >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that many inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger desktop format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are mic/line. The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the Focusrite control software for switching between line and instrument level on the first two inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the ones designed after their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass Filter. In my experience the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i assume the 4pre would work with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not accessible last i looked. Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy one get one free on the Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they have switchable polar patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth a look especially considering the price for two during the promotion. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski > wrote: > > Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying > a new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be > supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I > would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can > take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as > long as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would > like something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I > travel. For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is > able to switch between picking up everything in a room and just around > the front of it or is it better to buy two different microphones for this > purpose? Again I am not for any brand just as long as it is not one of > those fall apart microphones and works well. USB or thunderbolt > connections probably thunderbolt is best as that is what the future is > going to version two of thunderbolt or better probably is best but if it > only supports version one that is fine I want to buy for the future. > Anymore questions please ask. I am going to look into a control surface > as well would think it is best if that is not part of the interface and > if there is one that has automated controls that move when Pro Tools > moves the fadors and supports changing plugin settings that would be > nice. Nick Gawronski > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ptaccess+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessi
RE: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Hello Slau, Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. I have been reading up on the Elements interface now and am very interested. I have a question, can you access all of the necessary settings through the PT panel to take advantage of the Elements features. Thanks, Nate -Original Message- From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of TheOreoMonster Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:46 PM To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions Thats annoying as I was still considering an ensemble one day and they updated the ensemble to use the elements control software now. But if the iOS app works then thats a start. Hopefully One can pair iOS to the device or desktop app independently. Thats the downside with the Focusrite stuff, you need sighted assistance to pair the iOS app to the desktop app. > On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: > > Even if the interface displays different things, it's possible to customize > it so that macros are specific to the connected interface. A lot can be > accomplished but it's a matter of having access to the hardware in order to > run the software as a start. > > The software for the Elements interfaces is somewhat accessible and, again, > Keyboard Maestro can help. The story is exactly the same: I need to have the > hardware in order to make it work. Once the work is done for one interface, > it's not terribly difficult to adapt it for other interfaces. It's not a 100% > solution but it can help a great deal. > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:13 PM, TheOreoMonster >> wrote: >> >> The second gen scarlet and the Clarett are using the same control software. >> The difficulty with Keyboard Maestro may be if it shows a different >> interface for each device type. Any idea if the Element Mac software is >> accessible or will we have to rely on the iOS software? >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >>> >>> Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is >>> accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty >>> accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret >>> panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably >>> grab it for testing purposes for the software. >>> >>> Slau >>> >>>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin wrote: >>>> >>>> Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that >>>> many inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger >>>> desktop format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are >>>> mic/line. The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the >>>> Focusrite control software for switching between line and instrument level >>>> on the first two inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or the >>>> ones designed after their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass >>>> Filter. In my experience the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i >>>> assume the 4pre would work with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not >>>> accessible last i looked. Regarding the mic, BLUE looks to be doing a buy >>>> one get one free on the Hummingbird till end of december. Not sure if they >>>> have switchable polar patterns but they seem well reviewed so may be worth >>>> a look especially considering the price for two during the promotion. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Nick Gawronski >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi, I have been waiting until I really want to do some work before buying >>>>> a new interface as my Digi 003 is rather large and it probably won't be >>>>> supported much longer so I want to get something before that happenss. I >>>>> would like around 8 inputs that are preferabley the combo jacks that can >>>>> take both XLR and quarter inch connections. I am not set on a brand as >>>>> long as I can effectively use it with Pro Tools 12 or higher. I would >>>>> like something that is easy to configure and can be taken places when I >>>>> travel. For my microphone suggestion I would like a microphone that is >>>>> able to switch between picking up everything in a room and just around >>>>> the front of it or is it better to buy two
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Hi Nate, When using it with Pro Tools, stuff like bit depth and sample rate are identified by the session itself. The things that you'd need to use the Apogee software for are items such as soft limit and, if applicable, analog versus digital assignments to the interface's output channels. Also, any preamp volumes are also accessed through the Apogee software. I found it to be somewhat accessible, although as I mentioned, apparently the iOS version is fully accessible. I only spent 10 minutes with the Elements interface at NAMM in January so I hardly have a true picture of the potential. Much like the case with other control panel software, a lot can be done with Keyboard Maestro. If I upgrade one of my Symphony chassises, I'll surely go through the trouble of customizing a macro group specifically for the Apogee software. Again, I should point out the Apogee Control hardware (costing $200) that allows you to control preamp volumes remotely. If I were going for an Elements interface, I'd surely go for the hardware remote for instant access. Slau > On Sep 14, 2017, at 11:09 PM, Nathaniel Kile wrote: > > Hello Slau, > Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. I have been reading up > on the Elements interface now and am very interested. > I have a question, can you access all of the necessary settings through the > PT panel to take advantage of the Elements features. > > Thanks, > Nate > > > > -Original Message- > From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of TheOreoMonster > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:46 PM > To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and > good microphone suggestions > > Thats annoying as I was still considering an ensemble one day and they > updated the ensemble to use the elements control software now. But if the > iOS app works then thats a start. Hopefully One can pair iOS to the device or > desktop app independently. Thats the downside with the Focusrite stuff, you > need sighted assistance to pair the iOS app to the desktop app. > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >> >> Even if the interface displays different things, it's possible to customize >> it so that macros are specific to the connected interface. A lot can be >> accomplished but it's a matter of having access to the hardware in order to >> run the software as a start. >> >> The software for the Elements interfaces is somewhat accessible and, again, >> Keyboard Maestro can help. The story is exactly the same: I need to have the >> hardware in order to make it work. Once the work is done for one interface, >> it's not terribly difficult to adapt it for other interfaces. It's not a >> 100% solution but it can help a great deal. >> >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:13 PM, TheOreoMonster >>> wrote: >>> >>> The second gen scarlet and the Clarett are using the same control software. >>> The difficulty with Keyboard Maestro may be if it shows a different >>> interface for each device type. Any idea if the Element Mac software is >>> accessible or will we have to rely on the iOS software? >>>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >>>> >>>> Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is >>>> accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty >>>> accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret >>>> panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably >>>> grab it for testing purposes for the software. >>>> >>>> Slau >>>> >>>>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Steve Martin >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Portable and 8 combi inputs? Not sure that exist as anything with that >>>>> many inputs usually ends up being atleast 1 rack space, or a larger >>>>> desktop format. THe Focusrite Clarett 4 pre has 8 inputs but only 4 are >>>>> mic/line. The other 4 are just line inputs. Also it relies on the >>>>> Focusrite control software for switching between line and instrument >>>>> level on the first two inputs, Switching between the standard mic pres or >>>>> the ones designed after their ISA preamps, and switching on the High Pass >>>>> Filter. In my experience the iOS app was accessible with the 8prex so i >>>>> assume the 4pre would work with it accessibly as well. The Mac app is not >>&g
RE: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
Hello Slau, This message fell through the cracks. Thank you for the response. I may investigate the remote again and re think all of it. When it boils down to the quality and sound of Apogee VS UA, do you have an opinion that you would like to share. I have very little with either, my UA experience is all based on their traditional hardware. Nate Kile, Assistive Technology Instructor, Tech Vision Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision/virtual instruction for schools Also Private training to your needs 907-444-3707 Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com -Original Message- From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Slau Halatyn Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:45 PM To: PTAccess List Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions Hi Nate, When using it with Pro Tools, stuff like bit depth and sample rate are identified by the session itself. The things that you'd need to use the Apogee software for are items such as soft limit and, if applicable, analog versus digital assignments to the interface's output channels. Also, any preamp volumes are also accessed through the Apogee software. I found it to be somewhat accessible, although as I mentioned, apparently the iOS version is fully accessible. I only spent 10 minutes with the Elements interface at NAMM in January so I hardly have a true picture of the potential. Much like the case with other control panel software, a lot can be done with Keyboard Maestro. If I upgrade one of my Symphony chassises, I'll surely go through the trouble of customizing a macro group specifically for the Apogee software. Again, I should point out the Apogee Control hardware (costing $200) that allows you to control preamp volumes remotely. If I were going for an Elements interface, I'd surely go for the hardware remote for instant access. Slau > On Sep 14, 2017, at 11:09 PM, Nathaniel Kile wrote: > > Hello Slau, > Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. I have been reading up > on the Elements interface now and am very interested. > I have a question, can you access all of the necessary settings through the > PT panel to take advantage of the Elements features. > > Thanks, > Nate > > > > -Original Message- > From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of TheOreoMonster > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:46 PM > To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and > good microphone suggestions > > Thats annoying as I was still considering an ensemble one day and they > updated the ensemble to use the elements control software now. But if the > iOS app works then thats a start. Hopefully One can pair iOS to the device or > desktop app independently. Thats the downside with the Focusrite stuff, you > need sighted assistance to pair the iOS app to the desktop app. > >> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >> >> Even if the interface displays different things, it's possible to customize >> it so that macros are specific to the connected interface. A lot can be >> accomplished but it's a matter of having access to the hardware in order to >> run the software as a start. >> >> The software for the Elements interfaces is somewhat accessible and, again, >> Keyboard Maestro can help. The story is exactly the same: I need to have the >> hardware in order to make it work. Once the work is done for one interface, >> it's not terribly difficult to adapt it for other interfaces. It's not a >> 100% solution but it can help a great deal. >> >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:13 PM, TheOreoMonster >>> wrote: >>> >>> The second gen scarlet and the Clarett are using the same control software. >>> The difficulty with Keyboard Maestro may be if it shows a different >>> interface for each device type. Any idea if the Element Mac software is >>> accessible or will we have to rely on the iOS software? >>>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >>>> >>>> Apogee Element is a bit more expensive but 8 I/O and the iOS app is >>>> accessible. regarding the focusrite panel, I can probably make it pretty >>>> accessible through Keyboard Maestro. Curious if the Scarlet and Claret >>>> panels are the same. My brother just got one of those and I can probably >>>> grab it for testing purposes for the software. >>&g
Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and good microphone suggestions
I don't have any opinion one way or another, frankly. These days, modern converters sound great and it's more a matter of their connectivity and flexibility. Thus far, the Apogee stuff has been almost entirely accessible through the Apogee Maestro software. With the new Control software, since they broke with their long tradition of being Mac only, we're now seeing the down side of the cross-platform side step. As far as pure sound quality, though, it's pretty much a non issue. Slau > On Nov 15, 2017, at 12:37 AM, Nathaniel Kile wrote: > > Hello Slau, > This message fell through the cracks. Thank you for the response. I may > investigate the remote again and re think all of it. When it boils down to > the quality and sound of Apogee VS UA, do you have an opinion that you would > like to share. I have very little with either, my UA experience is all based > on their traditional hardware. > > > > Nate Kile, > Assistive Technology Instructor, Tech Vision > Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision/virtual > instruction for schools > Also Private training to your needs > 907-444-3707 > Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office > products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with keystrokes: > www.yourtechvision.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Slau Halatyn > Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:45 PM > To: PTAccess List > Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and > good microphone suggestions > > Hi Nate, > When using it with Pro Tools, stuff like bit depth and sample rate are > identified by the session itself. The things that you'd need to use the > Apogee software for are items such as soft limit and, if applicable, analog > versus digital assignments to the interface's output channels. Also, any > preamp volumes are also accessed through the Apogee software. I found it to > be somewhat accessible, although as I mentioned, apparently the iOS version > is fully accessible. I only spent 10 minutes with the Elements interface at > NAMM in January so I hardly have a true picture of the potential. Much like > the case with other control panel software, a lot can be done with Keyboard > Maestro. If I upgrade one of my Symphony chassises, I'll surely go through > the trouble of customizing a macro group specifically for the Apogee > software. Again, I should point out the Apogee Control hardware (costing > $200) that allows you to control preamp volumes remotely. If I were going for > an Elements interface, I'd surely go for the hardware remote for instant > access. > Slau > >> On Sep 14, 2017, at 11:09 PM, Nathaniel Kile wrote: >> >> Hello Slau, >> Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. I have been reading up >> on the Elements interface now and am very interested. >> I have a question, can you access all of the necessary settings through the >> PT panel to take advantage of the Elements features. >> >> Thanks, >> Nate >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptaccess@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of TheOreoMonster >> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:46 PM >> To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: question about new audio interface for traveling purposes and >> good microphone suggestions >> >> Thats annoying as I was still considering an ensemble one day and they >> updated the ensemble to use the elements control software now. But if the >> iOS app works then thats a start. Hopefully One can pair iOS to the device >> or desktop app independently. Thats the downside with the Focusrite stuff, >> you need sighted assistance to pair the iOS app to the desktop app. >> >>> On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote: >>> >>> Even if the interface displays different things, it's possible to customize >>> it so that macros are specific to the connected interface. A lot can be >>> accomplished but it's a matter of having access to the hardware in order to >>> run the software as a start. >>> >>> The software for the Elements interfaces is somewhat accessible and, again, >>> Keyboard Maestro can help. The story is exactly the same: I need to have >>> the hardware in order to make it work. Once the work is done for one >>> interface, it's not terribly difficult to adapt it for other interfaces. >>> It's not a 100% solution but it ca
