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Questions re: "ancient" interface: Echo Layla 24/96

wraub

wraub

Apr 9, 2004
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#1
The drummer in my band recently picked up one of these to record our band. We know it's technically outdated, but it was inexpensive.
All drivers are loaded, and the unit and Reaper are on speaking terms. Have yet to give it signal, this is a developing situation...

Any hints/tips for proper usage, and likely issues to look out for?
 
#2
Any tips for proper usage that apply to a modern interface apply to this one.

Track with appropriate levels at the input stage. -18 to -20dbfs is just fine for your average signal input, even though it doesn't look like much on the screen. Try not to let any peaks cross -6dbfs. You can get away with -0.1dbfs, but as soon as one slips by, or you get intersample clipping you'll hear it. Staying at -6dbfs on the peaks as a maximum is a sufficient safety net.

I don't know how to do this in Reaper, or if it's even possible, but if you can, measure roundtrip latency and adjust accordingly. In Logic it's a simple task of patching a cable from one of the interface's outputs to one of its inputs and doing a loopback test. They even have a tool that does all the math for you and gives you the option to setup the recording delay to get everything right on the tick. If Reaper has such a tool, take the time to use it.
 
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Isn't that the one with a PCMCIA interface? Or did the do different models?

Anyway, as far as I remember these were good boxes with quality components, and the problem with older I/Os is often that the connection to the computer is outdated. So while the I/O might still be very good it might force you to use older PCs, which in turn means you cannot use the lates and greatest SW (DAW, pluins, OS)...
 
#4
Don't know about different models, but this one does have the PCMCIA card, which is currently installed in an older PC with good specs.
Having some issues getting the interface and Reaper to play with each other.
Will keep chipping at it, not in a rush...
 
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wraub said:
The drummer in my band recently picked up one of these to record our band. We know it's technically outdated, but it was inexpensive.
All drivers are loaded, and the unit and Reaper are on speaking terms. Have yet to give it signal, this is a developing situation...

Any hints/tips for proper usage, and likely issues to look out for?
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Wrub, I am sure your drummer will figure it out. Drummers are known to be the smartest members in a band. They are also the most desired by girls due to their overwhelming hotness. Hope this helps!
 

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