I can get a M-Audio MobilePre Mk II for US$89.00, pro tools LE, no shipping, no tax. I have been waiting until Apple and Presonus got on the same page. ( I think Apple is the culprit here?) With the 22vsl drivers for the 2012 Mac Mini. I like the complete Presonus vibe, software StudioLive, etc. But, can I go wrong for $89?
So some one talk me down or provide some input on the Mk II and why I shouldn't jump on it? Thanks.
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No I'm not a freaking pilot!! The Air Force won't let me have a suit with a zipper...or sometimes shoestrings.
My advice and suggestions should never be considered advice or suggestions. These are mostly insane ramblings of a poor aircraft mechanic who can, strangely enough, still hear.
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Heck of a deal. I thought I would do due diligence and check out M-Audio tech support, and gosh, it looks like they have ZERO units compatible with ML 10.8.2. Did you say the FireStudio Mobile was happy with 10.8.2? The SOUND GODS may be pointing me that way?
Tallest guy in the Mod Squad with all his hair still on his head.
No I'm not a freaking pilot!! The Air Force won't let me have a suit with a zipper...or sometimes shoestrings.
My advice and suggestions should never be considered advice or suggestions. These are mostly insane ramblings of a poor aircraft mechanic who can, strangely enough, still hear.
StudioLive 16.4.2, AudioBox 1818VSL, AudioBox 44VSL, Faderport, Digimax FS,, M-Audio Firewire 410
--MultiBoot System--
Win Vista 64/XP Pro/7 x86/7 x64 - Mac OSX Snow Leopard/Lion
Gigabyte motherboard--SYBA TI Firewire XIO2200A--i7 2600k Quad Core--16 GB DDR III--Custom 2U Rackmount--4 TB Raid (all internal SATA II)--19" Samsung HDMI LCD on pivoting VESA 1U Mount
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There's also the question of build quality. I've used several MkI & MkII Mobile Pres.....build quality is cheap plastic and the MkII is flimsier even than the MkI. The FSM, on the other had is built like a tank. Oh, and the Presonus preamps totally blow away M-audio's IMHO.
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I have decided on the FSM, no sense in getting some thing that I end up not being satisfied with and could be broken with one drop. Thanks for the input!
Hardware Controllers: JL Cooper CS-10 Control Surface, Yamaha EZ-EG, Dillion Les Paul style acoustic electric guitar with Roland GK-3 pickup and GI-20 converter.
The Rest: Guitars, Amps, Stompboxes, Mics, Outboard Gear, VST plugins...too much to list!