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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Oct 11, 2024 1:25:17 GMT -6
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Post by kelk on Oct 11, 2024 3:26:29 GMT -6
Looks great! Am I correct in assuming that they are plug and play class compliant on Mac systems? It seems they only mention control software on windows.
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Post by skav on Oct 11, 2024 4:57:40 GMT -6
This looks very interesting! Have been waiting for a decent interface with transformer pres and inserts. This one even allows for auditioning inserts in and out  great! What is everyones experience with BLA gear? |
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Post by skav on Oct 11, 2024 5:32:24 GMT -6
$1299 made in china. Available November
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Post by raddistribution on Oct 11, 2024 6:33:13 GMT -6
Looks great! Am I correct in assuming that they are plug and play class compliant on Mac systems? It seems they only mention control software on windows. yep, class compliant so it uses core audio on mac. |
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Post by doubledog on Oct 11, 2024 8:25:13 GMT -6
Looks like BLA have now released a full sized interface. I mean it's a full 1u rack mount, but I don't know if I'd call it "full sized" - I'm counting 4 in/4 out + SPDIF and ADAT expansion ports... most 1U rack units have at least 8 in/out. My Orion 32+ has 32in/34out (before the ADAT, MADI, SPDIF expansion ports...). Definitely full sized!  |
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Post by niklas1073 on Oct 11, 2024 8:49:11 GMT -6
This looks very interesting! Have been waiting for a decent interface with transformer pres and inserts. This one even allows for auditioning inserts in and out great! What is everyones experience with BLA gear? I must honestly say despite many seem to like what they are doing, I have only bad experience with their gear and customer service (maybe wrong to say bad as i never received any service despite several attempts). I think I would personally look into MOTU 828(2024) and Arturia 16rig in this case in this category and price range. |
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Post by Dan on Oct 11, 2024 9:04:13 GMT -6
Looks cool. Good parts. No junk. No Jamicom or worse… Lelon caps.
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Post by veggieryan on Oct 11, 2024 12:02:12 GMT -6
raddistribution: Thanks for this release. I really love the tone and quality of my Revolution 2X2 and was looking forward to your next interface. I currently have to use my 2x2 via SPIDF to another interface just to get low latency performance on a Mac. Is there any plan to offer a low latency driver for Mac like you do for PC so that I don't need another interface to use this at low latency? I also asked this on the purple site.
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Post by veggieryan on Oct 11, 2024 12:06:55 GMT -6
Really love the attention to detail here especially the analog inserts after the real-deal preamps. Instantly in a class of its own.
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Oct 11, 2024 12:17:25 GMT -6
Is this the same conversion that our fearless leader Johnkenn was raving about? |
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Oct 11, 2024 12:22:13 GMT -6
Still a little but light on analog I/O for what I was hoping. Keeping my eye on this though!
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Post by nick8801 on Oct 11, 2024 13:23:52 GMT -6
Probably a little light on analog io because they sell an adat expander.
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Post by ericn on Oct 11, 2024 14:15:02 GMT -6
Looks like BLA have now released a full sized interface. I mean it's a full 1u rack mount, but I don't know if I'd call it "full sized" - I'm counting 4 in/4 out + SPDIF and ADAT expansion ports... most 1U rack units have at least 8 in/out. My Orion 32+ has 32in/34out (before the ADAT, MADI, SPDIF expansion ports...). Definitely full sized! The problem with interfaces is one man’s full sized I/O is useless to someone else. my guess Is RAD means full rack space. |
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Post by doubledog on Oct 11, 2024 14:28:42 GMT -6
I mean it's a full 1u rack mount, but I don't know if I'd call it "full sized" - I'm counting 4 in/4 out + SPDIF and ADAT expansion ports... most 1U rack units have at least 8 in/out. My Orion 32+ has 32in/34out (before the ADAT, MADI, SPDIF expansion ports...). Definitely full sized! The problem with interfaces is one man’s full sized I/O is useless to someone else. my guess Is RAD means full rack space. RAD didn't actually said full-sized... it was in the OP. But they are putting actual output transformers (Edcor) in there so that will definitely take up some real-estate. |
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Oct 11, 2024 14:34:08 GMT -6
I mean it's a full 1u rack mount, but I don't know if I'd call it "full sized" - I'm counting 4 in/4 out + SPDIF and ADAT expansion ports... most 1U rack units have at least 8 in/out. My Orion 32+ has 32in/34out (before the ADAT, MADI, SPDIF expansion ports...). Definitely full sized! I thought the returns could be switched to an additional 4 line ins when I posted but they can't. Also explains my confusion when I only saw 3 cirrus logic codecs 2in/2out. |
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Post by raddistribution on Oct 11, 2024 14:45:39 GMT -6
The problem with interfaces is one man’s full sized I/O is useless to someone else. my guess Is RAD means full rack space. RAD didn't actually said full-sized... it was in the OP. But they are putting actual output transformers (Edcor) in there so that will definitely take up some real-estate. Cinemag! Exactly the same preamp circuit as our standalone auteur mk3 |
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Oct 11, 2024 15:08:44 GMT -6
RAD didn't actually said full-sized... it was in the OP. But they are putting actual output transformers (Edcor) in there so that will definitely take up some real-estate. Cinemag! Exactly the same preamp circuit as our standalone auteur mk3 Don't take my comment the wrong way, I'm super excited about this release it's just not for me. If you make a unit with more I/O I'd be very, very interested. Even if it means going 2U. |
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Post by sirthought on Oct 11, 2024 15:25:42 GMT -6
RAD didn't actually said full-sized... it was in the OP. But they are putting actual output transformers (Edcor) in there so that will definitely take up some real-estate. Cinemag! Exactly the same preamp circuit as our standalone auteur mk3 Are the converters the same as on your other interfaces? |
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Post by doubledog on Oct 11, 2024 15:35:45 GMT -6
RAD didn't actually said full-sized... it was in the OP. But they are putting actual output transformers (Edcor) in there so that will definitely take up some real-estate. Cinemag! Exactly the same preamp circuit as our standalone auteur mk3 Oh, interesting, I had one of the Auteur 500 pres (the original) when they first came out and it was definitely an Edcor so I assumed it would be that same one... |
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Oct 11, 2024 16:19:28 GMT -6
Cinemag! Exactly the same preamp circuit as our standalone auteur mk3 Oh, interesting, I had one of the Auteur 500 pres (the original) when they first came out and it was definitely an Edcor so I assumed it would be that same one... They changed to cinemag with the MK111. I think the 500 series is still Edcor though. |
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Post by RealNoob on Oct 11, 2024 20:23:56 GMT -6
Having 2 Auteur preamps on board is a big deal. I had the original version (MK1) for a while. They had some girth but were still fairly fast and punchy.
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Post by skav on Oct 11, 2024 23:49:37 GMT -6
Having 2 Auteur preamps on board is a big deal. I had the original version (MK1) for a while. They had some girth but were still fairly fast and punchy. "Auteur preamps deliver the best of both worlds of classic preamp designs — at lower gain levels, you get the fast attack of American-style preamps; a fantastic compliment for drums and rhythm guitar. Crank up the gain a bit, and you’ll get the warmth and color of classic British preamps, which can be particularly flattering to vocals and bass." |
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 12, 2024 11:27:53 GMT -6
This thing has the guts of a winner from what i can see, interested to hear from peeps who get their hands on it
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Post by raddistribution on Oct 12, 2024 12:50:39 GMT -6
Is this the same conversion that our fearless leader Johnkenn was raving about? Yep, same conversion and analog design but also taking advantage of the higher voltage rails |
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