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Post by guitfiddler on Nov 11, 2020 0:05:13 GMT -6
I was curious if anyone compared the Apollo mkii Blackface modded vs the Apollo X interfaces? Is it something that you would consider? If I could get very close the the Apollo X performance, it was something I’m considering. What are your thoughts?
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Post by Blackdawg on Nov 11, 2020 0:16:39 GMT -6
My good friend talked to BLA about this at AES last year. BLA told them the X was a much better unit and to just get that. Then upgrade the X. But basically didn't sound worth it to upgrade the blackface.
He's going to sell it and get a new X while you can get the DSP accelerator with it.
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Post by guitfiddler on Nov 11, 2020 0:51:33 GMT -6
My good friend talked to BLA about this at AES last year. BLA told them the X was a much better unit and to just get that. Then upgrade the X. But basically didn't sound worth it to upgrade the blackface. He's going to sell it and get a new X while you can get the DSP accelerator with it. Thanks |
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Post by kcatthedog on Nov 11, 2020 3:46:02 GMT -6
I bla’d my silver face and noticed a more linear difference, but the mod with shipping was expensive and I got zero value for it when selling or trading in. The X is definitely better than the BF, now is the time to buy an X for sure with free satellite. I got a topping DA dx7 for $800 cdn to go with my X, not a huge difference but I like it: given my previous experience getting zero resale or trade in value for the bla mod: hard to recommend : ymmv!  |
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Post by guitfiddler on Nov 11, 2020 9:05:20 GMT -6
I’m definitely on board with Apollo X and Luna, just wish I wouldn’t need another computer. It’s going to be an expensive end of year this year. Demoing all new Api summing and new plugs, really cool stuff. I think Drew dropped a hint on the new UA/Bock mics in the other thread. I’m still trying to figure out which interface I want to start with, X16, X8p, or save a little and get an X8.
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Post by kcatthedog on Nov 11, 2020 9:28:46 GMT -6
depends, if you want to use unison or not ? Remember, to consider connectivity further, in the sense that the 8xp lets you keep 8 xlr connected and a further 8 line ins on db25 and just select in software instantaneously, nice feature. |
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Post by guitfiddler on Nov 11, 2020 9:40:27 GMT -6
depends, if you want to use unison or not ? Remember, to consider connectivity further, in the sense that the 8xp lets you keep 8 xlr connected and a further 8 line ins on db25 and just select in software instantaneously, nice feature. I forgot about that DB25 connector on the back for outboard line ins. I wish they had put that on the MKII's. I need AES/EBU, I wish they would've put that on the X8P. |
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