jared
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Post by jared on Aug 27, 2020 21:45:39 GMT
Hi, I apologize if this topic has been covered at length. I currently am using an Apollo Twin Duo audio interface. There is a lot of hype surrounding audio interface quality and videos online demonstrating that I will greatly improve my sound quality ad/da if I upgraded to a Lynx or a Prism interface etc. I heard a big difference in a particular online blind test video on YouTube comparing the Apollo with the Prism. Most people commenting including myself were able to decipher the superior sounding Prism in the tests quite clearly. Or somehow was this test flawed? m.youtube.com/watch?v=JtuBu5rXpMYAny advise would be greatly appreciated. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2020 8:03:40 GMT
There is a difference. The sample rate also affects the playback, I couldn't believe it when I about a month ago went from 44.1khz to 96khz. Im using focusrite clarett.
Especially on the high frequencies and bass. Even my girlfriend noticed a difference in the sound, I didn't even tell her what I was changing, she said put it back "bass was better and highs smoother". (same reaction I had)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2020 8:05:12 GMT
Remember, these are changes but usually makes no sense to upgrade, until you have everything else sorted out; room response(WAAAY bigger impact) etc etc...
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jared
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Post by jared on Aug 28, 2020 8:25:10 GMT
Thank you Pasim!
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Post by Hexspa on Aug 28, 2020 8:51:27 GMT
From what I've gathered, any improvement in sound when going to a higher sample rate has to do with the converter's design as opposed to extended frequencies that you're perceiving. Dan Lavry wrote about this.
Secondly, I recently got an RME Babyface Pro FS. While it does seem to be more stable than my MOTU was when running through a PCI firewire card, I'm not sure I hear any difference between them. In fact, I'm still using my MOTU Ultralite mk3 as a S/PDIF output and I forget that it's different conversion. This is yet another example that, if there's a difference, my hearing and/or room doesn't support making it obvious.
Ethan writes about the concept of gear being 'audibly transparent'. Though this definition my have some subjectivity baked into it, it's comforting to know that beyond a certain point, 'better' in terms of low noise, etc., doesn't matter.
That being said, I much prefer the TotalMix FX software mixer, the louder headphone output, level dip switch and the more convenient ergonomics of the hardware.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2020 9:11:09 GMT
I had at some point Behringer FCA1616, when I replaced it with Clarett, the sound tonality changed a lot. Probably due to the behringer not being so great.. (even it has quite good preamps).
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Post by Hexspa on Aug 28, 2020 22:15:03 GMT
My first interface was an M-Audio Fast Track and I thought the MOTU sounded better than that. The sound probably did change between the MOTU and the RME but it was too small for me to be sure. I'll probably get a Clarett 8pre for more outputs, at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 8:04:39 GMT
I have the thunderbolt version of clarett 8pre, not anymore availbe. Wish I would have went with 8preX. But I was too impatient, it was out of stock when I bought my 8pre.. Silly me..
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Post by Hexspa on Aug 31, 2020 4:04:42 GMT
Definitely seems like waiting tends to be the best bet when buying.
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