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Getting your Digi 002 system up and running involves a quick, simple, four-step process. First, you load your Pro Tools LE software onto your computer. Second, you connect your computer to the Digi 002 unit with the included FireWire cable (PC users will need to first purchase a compatible FireWire card). Third, you power up Digi 002. Fourth, you connect your signal sources — mics, instrument cables, patch cords, etc. — to the I/O on the back of Digi 002. Lastly, you launch Pro Tools LE software. At that point, you're ready to go. Your audio and MIDI information travel back and forth between your computer and Digi 002 via the FireWire cable, along with information generated by or returned to the Digi 002 control surface. Any changes you make via your Pro Tools software interface are reflected on the control surface and vice versa. It's that simple.

Digi 002 includes two modes of operation: Pro Tools mode, described above, and Standalone mode. With the push of a button, your Digi 002 unit enters Standalone mode and becomes an 8x2 digital mixer, complete with four effects sends (two internal, two external), EQ, dynamics, effects, and snapshots. Pro Tools LE is disabled in this mode, and your computer is no longer needed for Digi 002 to operate.

Digi 002 Hardware Features

Complementing the intuitive, comprehensive software components of Digi 002 is a unique and innovative hardware configuration that provides access to inputs and outputs, visual indicators, and tactile controls via the integrated control surface. Once you've routed your audio and MIDI signals via Digi 002's I/O, and created a session to build and manage your project, you are in an ideal position to create from beginning to end in a fully self-contained environment. Together, Digi 002's hardware and software interact seamlessly, offering you all the power and flexibility of a Pro Tools workstation in a brand new, results-oriented mini studio that fits under your arm.

Features

  • FireWire connectivity (no PCI card required)
  • 8 touch-sensitive, motorized faders
  • 8 motion-sensitive rotary encoders used for pan/send/meter/plug-in control
  • 10 scribble strips for track name, pan, send, fader, plug-in values, and timeline position
  • 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs
  • 4 mic pres with individual gain and high-pass filter; 48V phantom power enabled on channel pairs
  • 8 channels of ADAT optical I/O, 2 channels of S/PDIF I/O
  • Outputs 1 & 2 mirrored on 1/4" TRS monitor output (with dedicated volume control) and RCA-based -10 dBV fixed output
  • MIDI I/O: 1 IN port, 2 OUT ports (16 channels IN/32 channels OUT)
  • 24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters
  • Stand-alone mode: 8x4x2 digital mixer with EQ, dynamics, effects
  • Alternate Source Input for direct monitoring of -10 dBV audio equipment (tape players, CD players, etc.)
  • Headphone output with dedicated volume control knob included
  • Transport control

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Digi002

Lee
October 11, 2006

Rating: 8/10

I bought the Digi002 at the recommendtaion of a friend who had invested a great deal of time into finding the componants for his home studio. He did in fact previously own a recording studio in Bristol England and had spoken with various contacts before purchasing the unit.
I spent a little time at his home recording studio familiarising myself with the Digi and was so impressed that I decided to buy one myself.

The Digi002 is now the centre piece of my home studio.
At present I have 4 different guitars (Fender Stratocaster, Ibanez Jem7D, Line 6 Variax Acoustic, Yamaha Bass) a Microphone (MXL V69) and a midi keyboard (Korg Kontrol 49) connected to my Digi and I use all of them regularly.

I have been using the Digi002 for some months now, becoming more familiar with the hardware and the flexibility of the software.
The unit arrived with pro-tools le, reason, cubase and other software besides however I find reason and pro-tools provide me with all the tools I need.
All of the buttons on the digi are large and clearly labeled, I had no difficulty in getting used to the controls and setting the intY up.

I will admit that at first I had a hard time getting the Digi installed, this was due to my computer at the time and not the Digi. It was at this point that I needed to contact the digi technical support team by email, who helped to quickly solve my queries. A couple of times since I have had additional queries but in those cases I visited their website where they have a database of problems they have encountered and the solutions they found.

I am slightly heavy handed with my Digi002, often recording the same guitarpart a few times over to get it sounding just right. Thankfully I haven\'t had any problems in terms of wear and tear. The sliders are still extremely accurate and the buttons continue to respond well, I suspect that they will continue to do so for some time.

This was my first attempt at setting up a recording studio and so I spent a good deal of time searching around for the right componants and speaking with people both in and around the industry. Of all my purchases I would say that without doubt the Digi002 was the right choice (shortly followed by my MXL V69 which I love to bits).
When I bought the Digi it cost me a good deal of money (£1600 when I purchased it) and on my salary that was alot, but as I say I thought about it for a long time and the Digi002, the mixer, is essentially the heart of the recording setup and should be given a great deal of care and attention.

Please spend a good deal of time reading reviews and looking around before buying your mixer, as it is an important part of your setup. I personally am extremely happy with my Digi002 and wouldn\'t think twice to replace it if stolen.

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