delta 1010 (not an LT) vs dbx 386

[jg42]

Hi, just a couple of questions here:

1. what sounds better (AD conversion wise) dbx 386 or delta 1010? or it's more like the matter of clean sound (1010) vs warm(ish) saturated (386)?

2. working in 24bit, do you still use compressor for tracking? (vocals/bass)


Thanks!

[ecc83]

Hi, just a couple of questions here:

1. what sounds better (AD conversion wise) dbx 386 or delta 1010? or it's more like the matter of clean sound (1010) vs warm(ish) saturated (386)?

Don't know, others may (if it is a valid question?). I know only of M-A cards and have had faultless service from a pair of 2496's for over 6 years, only a nice gift of cash would shift me (RME!).

2. working in 24bit, do you still use compressor for tracking? (vocals/bass)

Yes if you insist on tracking too hot. No if you "do it properly" and track at -18, even -22dBFS.


Thanks!

Dave.