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rkruz



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6db of Dyamic Range.....make that much difference?
      #117985 - 20/04/05 06:48 PM
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If two almost identically functioned Audio interfaces have 107 and 113db dynamic range respectively, is that going to make a difference for the home recording setup?

Im comparing the ESP1010 and Layla 3G. Layla has 113db range. I got ESI feedback from my query to them that their unit is 107db and is measured equivalently as to how the Layla is spec'....so its apples to apples comparison. The $ difference is $100 less for ESP1010.

It seems to me then that it boils down to paying $100 for 1 bit of improvement for Layla3G. You think thats worth it? $319 vs $414.

Thanks for the input.


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Re: 6db of Dyamic Range.....make that much difference? new [Re: rkruz]
      #118012 - 20/04/05 07:52 PM
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Seems to me these things have reached the stage where specs have little bearing on how it sounds, and you probably need world class ears, monitors, room acoustics and recording front end to appreciate the difference.

While it's probably good advice to get the best you can afford, if your kind of music has little dynamic range, the ESP1010 will probably suit you, although you cannot discount a products reputation for reliability and driver quality either. We've so far heard little of either of these two models.

Isn't the M-audio Delta1010 also in this kind of price range? That's 113db in and out (measured) I think.


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