Breaking news: Behringer CA16
From the original Analog Industries archive. Some links and images from that era no longer resolve.
In a stunning development, Behringer, a world leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of professional audio and musical instrument products, today announced the imminent availability of the CA-16 High Precision Professional Tube-Driven Ass, an ultimate multi-function ass-modelling workstation. Each CA-16 is is equipped with a hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube with UTC technology for exceptional warmth, lowest noise and signal integrity.
In addition, the CA-16 features ultra-flexible ass modeling technology that allows the user to quickly optimize recordings and choose between 16 different open cans of analog ass. The CA-16 also features direct injection and cheek-size functionality, to allow the user to fully shape the ass to suit the project at hand. The CA-16 features BEHRINGER’s sophisticated output limiter that enhances signal distortion, while a dedicated low cut filter eliminates unwanted flatulance.
The CA-16 will be available Q1 of 2006, for an MSRP of $19.99. Like all Behringer cans of ass, this product will come pre-opened at the factory.
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"please release this as a plugin (RTAS or TDM)"
Don't forget AU!
...i jest!
hahaha
Ummmm. Did you solid-model that can SPECIFICALLY to jab Behringer? Because that there is some dedication!
Exit helpful, informative blog; enter sharp tongued stinging dose of reality blog.
If I didn't know better (and really, I barely do know better) I'd almost believe your tag line.
Two thumbs up for the psuedo product.
--joe
It wasn't a big job or anything. I already had the can, which I normally use to check lighting and materials and what-not, because it's a good shape for that sort of thing. It was just a matter of throwing a tube in it and making the label, which took all of five minutes. It actually took longer to write the press release.
Which, I'll wager, is remarkably similar to the Behringer product development cycle.
-CR
I actually bought a MIC2200 as a preamp between my mackie mixer and delta1010. Yes it has a yellow LED mounted behind the tube to make it look like it's glowing... lol. It's on the input circuit and not the output circuit so it'll never glow on it's own...
http://media.zzounds.com/media/fit ,325by400/quality,85/brand,zzounds/MIC2200-41c176bf8ad3dc973ba22dff9797033b.jpg
I still find it uselful for that little bit of extra headroom..
You're quick to make fun of our crappy Mackie mixers (although I own what is probably an equally, if not more, crappy Yamaha) and Behringer what-nots (of which I have only a compressor that I was already aware is crappy). What would you recommend in the budget, or at least near budget range?
These days? No mixer at all. I don't have one, and I make records just fine, thank you very much.
You're definitely better off with an 8 I/O Firewire interface and just leaving it at that than using one of these pieces of shite. If you need more monitoring options, a Presonus Central Station does the job admirably.
This is assuming, of course, that you're using a Real DAW (Nuendo/Cubase, Logic, DP, PT, Sonar, and Live in a pinch) and not Fruity Studio or whatever. The simple fact of the matter is that, in this business, for the most part, you get what you pay for. A $99 compressor is not going to be any better (and in fact is almost certainly worse) than the stock channel compressor in your DAW. As long as you watch your levels going in, and record with a certain sense of purpose, you're better off working on the audio in your computer than sending it through crud factories like the 3630, Multicom, et al.
Just repeat after me: tube != good. Neither does the word "pro."
-CR
man, a can of ass with TUBES in it.... and i can see them!
i bet korg wants in on that action.
Following on from the earlier question:
What budget Firewire interface would you recommend?
I have an M-Audio FW 410, which sounds alright (to my battered ears) but either my Firewire interface is b0rked or it has some latency issues.
Well, to go without a mixer, let's say for posterity you need eight in, eight out. Following that line of reasoning, there are a lot to choose from. There's the Firepod, the MOTO 828 MK II, the MOTU Traveller, the Tascam FW1804. If you're on OSX, the Metric Halo Mobile I/O is a good box. There's the various RME choices. All kinds of options.
Personally, I'm very happy with my MOTU 896HD rig; I'd be happier if it was all Apogee, but there we are. Thus I have no problem recommending the 828MkII or the Traveller. I hear good things about the Tascam box, which is one of the cheapest options. Presonus always give good bang for the buck.
It's an open question, long story short. Basically, if it doesn't say M-Audio or Digidesign on the case, I'm fine with it.
-CR
please release this as a plugin (RTAS or TDM)
you mean RTASS, don't ya parasitk?
I am actually tempted to buy 2 behringer products:
the 4 channel headphone amp HA 4700, mainly as it has XLR in AND thru, so that I can use a stereo aux send on my Studer console for cue when tracking and as an fx send when mixing without repatching. I think it's the HA-4700.
Also, their 4 channel rackmout transformer DI box, I forgot the name.
Very Bad Idea? If anyone's used these, please comment. THanks.
"Very Bad Idea? If anyone's used these, please comment. THanks."
very very bad idea.
my honest opinion on behringer- ten years ago- before "mixing in the box" and all that- behringer products were a cheap (in all aspects) alternative to just about everything you would find in "THE STUDIO" (OOOH!!!)
mixers, compressors, EQ- behringer made it- and CHEAP!
"WOW! i can have a full studio now!!!"
...and the name caught on. they kept making everything AND it was the least expensive thing in musicians friend- everyone could afford them. every tascam/fostex 4-track guy had a behringer something or another in his setup. there was no internet, no tape-op, no one to tell us what was what... it was all trial and error and most of us tried them out.
it's the same thing right now- any 16 year old with cakewalk and a job is looking for some cheap gear, and behringer is the cheapest on the market- the new fire wire thing is the perfect example of this.
if you can afford the next step up, do it- you will be SO much happier in the long run. if you can't and you REALLY need it then i guess go for it...
i personally (as a former entry level behringer user) would urge you to weigh your options first and explore every possible avenue.
Old thread I know, (-and- I'm backtracking) but, has anyone seen/used or have an opinion of this?
Fireface 800
http://pcaudiolabs.com/detail.asp?item_number=635
I mean, it looks like a pretty sexy little piece of interface. I fear making such a hefty purchase with no brand familiarity or additional information though.
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