@bradtwo I actually have plans of switching to Aurora 16 converters. The Apogees are fine, but for the same price I can have both 32in and 32out with the Auroras. I went with 32 outs because I wanted full options for analog summing. That's turned out to be totally unimpressive thus far. I do live bands in the studio from time to time and would certainly prefer more than 16 ins, but so far it's not been an isse.
@buccigm I guess I should try these some day. When I bought the console, I decided to go ahead and be done with this whole preamp mess. I bought an API 3124, Wunder Pa4, and Focusrite ISA428 in addition to my other goodies. Because of this and the way I designed my patchbay, I've never tried the console preamps. I'll add that to my list this week.
I can fully relate! I have a Neotek, not Toft but went through much of the same things with long days of wiring, etc. I'd be interested to know what kind of client base you have and what your studio does. Just curious since times are so tuff.
So far, so good. You know one HUGE result of having the console and the nice racks of "stuff" on each side. The clients LISTEN. My clout in regard to song structure, performances, etc has gone up 200%. I'll take it!
The console was a big investment. No one tells you the patchbays are going to cost 80% of what a used console does or a month to design and wire the stupid things.
Oh well. I can't imagine going back. Look for a real review soon.
You deserve a higher rate after that investment. Kudos for actually doing it - many talk about it but never jump. Hope you get loads of good work from it.
@oliviergastonca No, scraping your peepee on a barbwire fence is PAINFUL. Listening to me is ANNOYING and maybe IRRITATING. Sorry, I'm sucker for semantics. ha ha
@oliviergastonca He sounded just fine. People are more than likely accustomed to speaking slower where you are. In New England, his pacing was on par with normal conversation.
@sistermicrowave Ah yes, the Either-Or Fallacy, king of flawed logic. Just for a fun, I'm curious if the inverse is true. Is the viewer slow or is he just a moron?
The truth is I haven't quite mastered the Dan Rather style yet, but look out Dan. I'M COMING FOR YOU! Ah ha ha haha ha ahahahhahahahahah
@polyphony89 Nothing is wrong with good converters. I am quite happy with the Apogee AD-16x and (2) DA-16xs. However, when the total gear expenditure gets to be the price of the average house and sound quality only improves marginally, a person has to laugh at this high end gear thing just a little bit.
cool
djvartan 2 months ago
So, how's the ATB treating ya dude? What are the preamps like?
DarkMedievalTimes1 3 months ago
Solid console dude ; ) but how much was the Jesus figure?
DarkMedievalTimes1 3 months ago
Why did you go with 2 DA instead of 2AD ? I'm interested in getting a Toft myself.
bradtwo 3 months ago
@bradtwo I actually have plans of switching to Aurora 16 converters. The Apogees are fine, but for the same price I can have both 32in and 32out with the Auroras. I went with 32 outs because I wanted full options for analog summing. That's turned out to be totally unimpressive thus far. I do live bands in the studio from time to time and would certainly prefer more than 16 ins, but so far it's not been an isse.
recordingreview 3 months ago
How do the Toft pres sound compared to the Focusrite pre's you have?
buccigm 5 months ago
@buccigm I guess I should try these some day. When I bought the console, I decided to go ahead and be done with this whole preamp mess. I bought an API 3124, Wunder Pa4, and Focusrite ISA428 in addition to my other goodies. Because of this and the way I designed my patchbay, I've never tried the console preamps. I'll add that to my list this week.
recordingreview 4 months ago
why does it sound like everytime you do a video, you're sucking on a cough drop?
PeteWojMusic 6 months ago
I can fully relate! I have a Neotek, not Toft but went through much of the same things with long days of wiring, etc. I'd be interested to know what kind of client base you have and what your studio does. Just curious since times are so tuff.
coffeebeanfilms 7 months ago
So far, so good. You know one HUGE result of having the console and the nice racks of "stuff" on each side. The clients LISTEN. My clout in regard to song structure, performances, etc has gone up 200%. I'll take it!
The console was a big investment. No one tells you the patchbays are going to cost 80% of what a used console does or a month to design and wire the stupid things.
Oh well. I can't imagine going back. Look for a real review soon.
recordingreview 11 months ago
You deserve a higher rate after that investment. Kudos for actually doing it - many talk about it but never jump. Hope you get loads of good work from it.
promotah17 11 months ago
Dude, you need to breath. At least a little. It's really painful to listen to.
oliviergastonca 1 year ago
@oliviergastonca No, scraping your peepee on a barbwire fence is PAINFUL. Listening to me is ANNOYING and maybe IRRITATING. Sorry, I'm sucker for semantics. ha ha
recordingreview 1 year ago
@recordingreview LMAO ! and I have to hand it to you. You're right. ;-)
That made my day. Keep'em rockin'.
oliviergastonca 1 year ago
@oliviergastonca He sounded just fine. People are more than likely accustomed to speaking slower where you are. In New England, his pacing was on par with normal conversation.
(Don't forget the "e" in "breathe".)
EricIvar 1 year ago
Is he on speed? Or is he just a moron?
sistermicrowave 1 year ago
@sistermicrowave Ah yes, the Either-Or Fallacy, king of flawed logic. Just for a fun, I'm curious if the inverse is true. Is the viewer slow or is he just a moron?
The truth is I haven't quite mastered the Dan Rather style yet, but look out Dan. I'M COMING FOR YOU! Ah ha ha haha ha ahahahhahahahahah
recordingreview 1 year ago
@recordingreview Sorry, I meant moron in a good, wholesome, life embracing manner.
sistermicrowave 1 year ago
Whats retard about getting good converters?
polyphony89 1 year ago
@polyphony89 Nothing is wrong with good converters. I am quite happy with the Apogee AD-16x and (2) DA-16xs. However, when the total gear expenditure gets to be the price of the average house and sound quality only improves marginally, a person has to laugh at this high end gear thing just a little bit.
recordingreview 1 year ago
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polyphony89 1 year ago
Great expontaneous review and considerations. You make people feel at ease like an old friend. =)
TheDriveMaster 1 year ago
Good for you. You seem excited and I'm glad to see you accomplished what you set out to do.
TheMichguff 1 year ago
Hahaha ray guns. Love it!
Nice review though pal.
mabrecordings 1 year ago