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CedarSound wrote:It doesn't matter, though. Windows 7 32 bit is running like a champ

Ditto, Win 7 32 bit is running fine for audio.

According to MS, Win 7 32 limit is 4GB, 64 limit is 8GB-192GB, depending on the version http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778%28VS.85%29.aspx I installed 32 bit because I have 4 GB RAM, but mostly due to previous experiences with poor 64 bit driver support and stricter driver signing enfo...

I went to a pro audio chain store to grab a couple of 6-space racks to house recent purchases. The sales pro automatically started getting down a $200 6 space rack, and I mentioned the $130 ones I saw on their website. Since they didn't stock them, the only option was that $200 rack. I quickly got o...

Probably a good idea. I don't recommend it in your situation unless you are a masochistic PC nut. I started using it because my laptop hard drive failed and figured I'd test out w/ Cubase and my ZED R16. Works great, using a SSD as my system drive.

Also ATR Magnetics in York, PA - those folks are friendly and highly regarded in the magnetic tape world.

http://www.atrtape.com/

Sorry for the dumb question, but would it be safe to say that if I'm on XP Pro SP3, all I need to do is upgrade to W7 and everything should be fine? Meaning, I don't need to uninstall any of my programs or change settings? IMO that's *never* a good idea. Not only are you trusting the new OS, but yo...

BTW - on Saturday morning I installed Win 7, cubase and drivers, and was recording a couple hours later, no issues.

RE: xp > win 7: XP is a relatively old OS (released 8 years ago). You'll need to backup your data and reinstall apps. Do some googling on xp windows 7, and you'll find details.

My old setup: Vista 32 (triple boot) firestudio project 320GB 7.2krpm 16MB cache internal drive (2.5") 10 channels of 24/96 no probs New setup, in process (the firestudio project and internal HDD died) Win 7 32 (dual boot) allen & heath zed r16 intel x25 SSD 80GB internal (OS / apps only) external v...

T500, Cubase 5, A&H Zed R16, no issues with onboard firewire or firewire expresscard.

I've recorded quite a bit with a firestudio project and a firewire expresscard

I have a 2BA-221 and I love it as well for being very versatile. Especially with the variable impedance and HPF. I've been thinking about getting another one and the rack mount lately as well. I just splurged on a pair of Sage pres though, so we'll see when that happens. What's your experience with...

subatomic pieces wrote:The levels look great to me.

Ditto!

huh yeah, that's interesting, I'm curious what all the problems are. I haven't had any yet.

I also wanted to mention that I tried connecting to my Thinkpad T500 via the onboard 4 pin firewire port. No issues so far, will test extensively and report back.

I've never had luck with any 64bit OS with audio related environments, mostly due to driver issues. I had a ton of problems w/ my Presonus FiresStudio Project and XP, but switch to Vista solved the issue, and their latest drivers helped even more. So I'm running Vista on both my studio machine and m...