Originally posted by Dan South:
Phil,

I recall that you had some experience with the 01V96. I think that we may have discussed this previously.

Yes, I think we did talk about it right after it was first announced. Since that time I've purchased one, and have been very happy with it.

I have a couple of quick questions for you.

Any time Dan!

(1) Does the channel count drop in 96k mode, or are all channels active at all sample speeds?

The only thing that drops at 96 KHz is the effects processor count. You still have full channel count, the same EQ's gates and dynamics (on pretty much every channel), but the number of onboard effects processors drops from four to two at the high sample rates. Otherwise, it remains unchanged.

(2) How do you get 96k audio OUT to other devices?

Take your pick - analog (Omni) outs. S/PDIF. The onboard ADAT interface supports S/MUX, and you've got a variety of new MY series digtal card options - mLAN, ADAT lightpipe, high sample rate AES, etc.

It's a cool board - definitely worth checking out.

Thanks, as always, for your time!!!

Anything for you Dan.

Originally posted by Philip O'Keefe:

Andre t:

The limiting factor at 96 KHz isn't going to be the 01V96, it's going to be the Digi 002. While the 01V96 has several options available for high sample rate ADAT lightpipe (S/MUX and double speed lightpipe; with an 8 channel interface onboard and a 16 channel card available as an option), the Digi 002 will not run the optical port as ADAT lightpipe at the higher sample rates. It CAN run as a 2 channel S/PDIF at the high sample rates, but there's another limitation - you can not run the coax ("RCA") S/PDIF AND optical S/PDIF simultaneously. In other words, you get a total of 10 simultaneous I/O's on the 002 / 002R maximum - 8 analog and 2 digital S/PDIF - either coax or optical. That's it. And as of this time, there's no way to expand it further beyond those limitations.

Sorry I couldn't be the bearer of good news for both of you, but "them's the facts".

Originally posted by Alécio Costa - Brazil:
Phil, I am an old user of the 02R V2 and the 01V. Is the 01V 96 superior to the 02R V2 mic pres and internal efx?
There was a difference betwen the 02R V2 and 01V mic pres, S/N, etc.

I wasn't aware that there were differences between different "versions" of the 01V and 02R mic preamps, but as to the question regarding the preamps on the new boards vs the old boards: Yes. Absolutely. They are a significant improvement. Ditto on the internal effects.

I was thinking of upgrading to the new 02R 96k V2, but budget is limited here.

I am into a mix plus + DSP farm under OS 9.2/PT TDM 5.1.3. People insist on me to save money skipping the purchase of these boards ( 01V 96 and 02R 96k V2) and go Accel HD2.

What is your opinion?

Tough call. Actually, it's really going to come down to you and your needs, and your client's desires. That's a big one, and should not be overlooked.

On one hand, I can't stand mixing with a mouse exclusively. I personally want hardware faders to control DAW functions, and the new Yamaha boards are great for that. And I really still feel a mixing board of some type is crucial - at least for the way I work and the type of stuff I find myself doing most of the time.

OTOH, your clients (I'm assuming it's your clients) are asking for you to upgrade to HD2, and what the clients want should definitely be taken into consideration. I'd definitely consider that a significant step up from the MIX + you're using now.

How many channels do you need on your board? Maybe just one Yamaha and the HD upgrade would be a viable option?

Again, it's hard for me to give you an absolute answer - it's going to depend on your unique situation.