From: phantomm@suddenlink.net   
      
   "JoeAtari" wrote in message   
   news:kkg32q$ajg$1@speranza.aioe.org...   
   > If you want a quality recording (and monitoring) stay away from the   
   > Falcon's standard inputs. You can use your analog mixer for input, but   
   > you need some type of D/A converter like a DAT machine to go through,   
   > or an ART D/IO (converts analog to digital) or something like that. A   
   > mixer with a digital out is really the way to go. I have an Alesis   
   > Multimix 12 FXD. I'm sure there is something better by now, but it   
   > works like a charm with the coax out to the FDI coax in. The mixer has   
   > built in effects (not great, but works okay for me). Whatever I have   
   > plugged into the mixer gets converted to digital, sent to the FDI   
   > and into the Falcon for Cubase Audio. The mixer also has a "control   
   > room" section, so I don't need an additional output mixer to monitor   
   > things. That silly little $100 and something mixer did away with a   
   > whole rack fully of additional gear for me (effects and output mixer).   
   >   
   > Hope your project works out!   
   >   
   > JoeAtari   
   >   
   > Barry wrote:   
      
      
      
   ok, I have the SoundPool Analog 8 which gives 8 RCA type Outputs.   
   I thought that it converted digital to Analog, ( i'll have to do some more   
   research on it).   
   Anyway, with some software, It will ouput a different song/sample on each of   
   the 8 outputs.   
   While other software will output a song or sample on all or just about all   
   of the 8 outputs.   
      
   Some software knows if the FDI and or Analog 8 is connected and you can   
   choose the way you want   
   to use it. So I'm tring to stay with the software that will use these   
   items. I also have 2 small Cubase DSP clocks.   
   That I can use on my other Falcons. I have several Falcons, and am in the   
   process of setting up a Studio based on   
   them. Also have a nice 1040STe, Mega STe, a SonoVista which is based on a   
   Falcon, Also a Mega ST4 that needs   
   a Video Shifter, and a STacy 4 that's apart for a upgrade project. Just   
   haven't had time to do the upgrades to it yet.   
   It will be a nice Stacy if all goes well. I'd like to put some type of PC   
   emulator board in it, I read that there was one   
   that would work in it, If anyone has one for sale/trade, let me know.   
      
   Also, did some experimenting with the TOS in the STacy, but it seems that it   
   has a special type of TOS and I'm not sure   
   if it can be upgraded. I'd like to upgrade it to at least Tos 1.62 the STe   
   TOS, as I know most stuff will run on that Tos.   
   Although TOS 2.06 or better wouldn't be bad for newer software.   
      
   I recall some software that allows you to boot up the TOS you want on a   
   Floppy. I have it here somewhere.   
   Not sure if it will work on a hard drive, as the STacy has one. 20megs, need   
   to put a larger one in.   
      
   One of the problems, I ran into with the STacy is the internal PowerSupply,   
   it sits over the 68000 or close to it.   
   I removed the 68000, and plan on putting in a 16mhz board with a 68000, and   
   maybe a tweety board.   
   I think I know a way to put the power supply in a different location. But   
   if there is another type of Power Supply   
   (Internal) that I can get, I'd like to know about it.   
      
   If anyone knows any other upgrades or modifications for the STacy, I would   
   like to know about them.   
      
   The Stacy 4 is normally monochrome, unless you connect it to a Monitor, I   
   did some experimenting with a   
   Video Key, and monitor master. It would be cool if I could find a way to   
   replace the STacys stock screen,   
   with one that I could do Color and Monochrome with. Maybe I could get   
   sometype of graphics card in there.   
   I have a spare ET4000, also a Nova but its in my MSTE.   
   I do have 2 SuperChargers, so I can connect one of them to the STacy. Maybe   
   if I take the board and find room   
   inside of the STacy and make some cuts for the ports. (Hmmm) that might   
   work. I'm only interested in running DOS   
   mostly anyway. And the SuperCharger gives you another meg to use IIRC.   
      
   Well, I got off topic, was talking about Falcons and Music. My Mixer is a   
   New Yamaha, has alot of ports, and effects.   
   As I set it all up, I'll see if I have to get a Mixer with a Coaxial port.   
   It may have one labeled sometthing else. If not,   
   I'll look for one if I have to have it to do what I have in mind.   
      
   thanks for your help   
   anyone else with knowledge on using the FDI/Analog 8, I don't mind some   
   advise or   
   reading about your experience using it.   
   Also, looking for Falcon Audio software, will pay cash/trade.   
   And looking for hardware to use a Router with my Ataris with STing (anyone)?   
      
      
   Barry   
   phantomm@suddenlink.net   
      
      
   >>   
   >>   
   >> "JoeAtari" wrote in message   
   >> news:kjtn1o$97h$1@speranza.aioe.org...   
   >>> If you use the coax output, you need a coax digital cable, not optical.   
   >>>   
   >>> I haven't used mine to go out to other equipment much. I have a mixer   
   >>> with   
   >>> a coax out, which I use as an input mixer to my Falcon. The mixer also   
   >>> provides the 44.1 clock. Whatever is   
   >>> hooked up to the mixer is converted to digital for input to the Falcon.   
   >>> I edit the audio with Cubase, and then mix everything down to a stereo   
   >>> file.   
   >>>   
   >>> A long time ago I used the optical out into a Sony minidisc recorder to   
   >>> make masters and it worked great. You shouldn't have a problem doing   
   >>> the same with whatever equipment you have that will accept digital   
   >>> input at 44.1 CD quality.   
   >>>   
   >>> Barry wrote:   
   >>>>   
   >>>> Anyone who reads this group have any   
   >>>> experience with a FDI?   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I recently bought one and have a Analog 8.   
   >>>> And a Original Cubase Audio Package.   
   >>>> Have 2 Small DSP clocks.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> Also have Logic Audio, with Unitor II and the other cart that   
   >>>> has more MIDI ports on it.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I'm not into MIDI alot, mostly D2D recording, making my   
   >>>> own Audio CDs.   
   >>>>   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I'm interested in the Coaxial part of the FDI.   
   >>>> I have some fiber optic cables that I think will work with it,   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I need to know if I can use the Coaxial Input/output with a Mixer   
   >>>> board.   
   >>>> to transfer Audio from the Falcon with FDI to Mixer, then on to   
   >>>> other recording equipment?   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I got no manual with the FDI, I've read some about it on the Net,   
   >>>> But, I'm not finding the info, that I'm looking for. As to just what   
   >>>> it is capable of.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I can run the FDI with or without the Analog 8. But I need the   
   >>>> clock at 44.1 when working with Audio files, or D2D recording.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> Any help is appreciated.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> phantomm@suddenlink.net   
   >>>>   
   >>>   
   >>>   
   >>> Joseph Place   
   >>> www.falconproductions.us   
   >>   
   >> Hi,   
   >>   
   >> Appreciate the info,   
   >>   
   >> I'd like to find out more about going Out with the FDI, also about going   
   >> IN.   
   >>   
   >> With the FDI installed, I want to know if I can still use the Falcons   
   >> Standard Audio INput and OUTput too.   
   >>   
      
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